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Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

A big warming event is expected in B.C., one that will rapidly weaken the snowpack and cause widespread natural avalanches.
Editorial: We raise our hands to the revival of the Squamish language

Editorial: We raise our hands to the revival of the Squamish language

At one point, there were as few as seven fluent Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim (Squamish language) speakers remaining
Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

'Active day, quiet night' wildfire model upended in study.
Kirk LaPointe: Mayor Mark Sager’s Law Society saga far from leader-like

Kirk LaPointe: Mayor Mark Sager’s Law Society saga far from leader-like

It is no small thing that the mayor of West Vancouver has been suspended from practising law for two years, writes columnist Kirk LaPointe
Capilano University introduces new reconciliation framework

Capilano University introduces new reconciliation framework

Living document Chén̓chenstway will be adapted and changed over time as the university progresses on its journey of reconciliation
West Vancouver to build four new pickleball courts at Ambleside

West Vancouver to build four new pickleball courts at Ambleside

The new courts in Ambleside Park address an exploding demand for the fast-growing sport
FortisBC unveils $50M energy saving pilot program for older homes

FortisBC unveils $50M energy saving pilot program for older homes

The program will target older homes and multifamily who need an energy-saving facelift.
Vancouver-based Sky Global fallout continues three years after U.S. charges

Vancouver-based Sky Global fallout continues three years after U.S. charges

Case against the smartphone tech company’s CEO 'ongoing' but appears dormant, and none of the allegations have been tested in court
Controversial RCMP unit aided local detachment during North Vancouver overpass protests

Controversial RCMP unit aided local detachment during North Vancouver overpass protests

Anti-SOGI protesters gathered weekly last May on the Mountain Highway overpass above Highway 1.
Collingwood scores second provincial boys AA basketball title

Collingwood scores second provincial boys AA basketball title

Meanwhile, West Van came 4th in B.C. AAAA after a strong regular season