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Six Squamish events to check out now that wildfire threat has eased

Six Squamish events to check out now that wildfire threat has eased

Now that emergency crews have brought the Dryden Creek fire under control, it’s time for some well-earned fun. These six events mark a vibrant return to community life.
Whistler this morning—Wednesday, June 18

Whistler this morning—Wednesday, June 18

A quick look at weather, mountain and highway conditions in the resort
Woss man sent by taxi to Victoria hospital — a $2,148 round-trip fare

Woss man sent by taxi to Victoria hospital — a $2,148 round-trip fare

Nigel Poulton was grateful when Island Health provided a drive to and from his medical appointment in Victoria, but floored by the cost to the health authority.
Firefighters responding to small wildfire on Sunshine Coast

Firefighters responding to small wildfire on Sunshine Coast

Photographs show a wildfire burning in the hillside near Homesite Creek.
Bains and Karlsson lead Canucks to Game 3 win in Calder Cup Final

Bains and Karlsson lead Canucks to Game 3 win in Calder Cup Final

Vancouver Canucks prospects Arshdeep Bains and Linus Karlsson each had four points in a lopsided Abbotsford Canucks win over the Charlotte Checkers.
West Vancouver's Sam Reinhart scores four goals for Panthers in Cup-deciding Game 6

West Vancouver's Sam Reinhart scores four goals for Panthers in Cup-deciding Game 6

Reinhart tied an NHL record for the most goals in a Stanley Cup Final game.
Opinion: B.C.'s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

Opinion: B.C.'s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

A mental health system that respects Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms can also promote public safety.
Canadians spending less time with friends, especially those of working age: StatCan

Canadians spending less time with friends, especially those of working age: StatCan

A Statistics Canada reports says Canadians are spending less time with friends than ever, with the decline sharpest among the working-age demographic. The data released Tuesday show that in 2022, only 19.
Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn't yet quite know what they'll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday.
16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them.Â