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Updated: BCTF calls for 'authentic' consultation on back-to-school plan

Updated: BCTF calls for 'authentic' consultation on back-to-school plan

The BC Teachers Federation was quick to criticize the Ministry of Education’s plan to have students return full-time to classrooms in September. Schools are scheduled to re-open on Sept.
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Squamish’s Stawamus Chief Peaks Trail is popular as ever

Squamish’s Stawamus Chief Peaks Trail is popular as ever

Virtually all of the 400 daily passes were taken during first two days of reopening
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Lack of a bailout leaves B.C. Ferries high and dry

Lack of a bailout leaves B.C. Ferries high and dry

B.C. Ferries is struggling to stay afloat financially after the federal government failed to include the company in bailout funding for public transit agencies during the pandemic.
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UPDATED: Man dies after incident at Whistler's Rainbow Park, say police

UPDATED: Man dies after incident at Whistler's Rainbow Park, say police

Whistler RCMP asking for witnesses regarding a man who had been swimming in Alta Lake
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B.C. Liberals name West Vancouver-Capilano nominee

B.C. Liberals name West Vancouver-Capilano nominee

The B.C. Liberals have named non-profit CEO Karin Kirkpatrick as their nominee for West Vancouver-Capilano in the next provincial election. MLA Ralph Sultan announced last year that he wouldn’t be seeking a sixth term.
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Just 40 per cent of B.C. parents would send kids back to school, survey finds

Just 40 per cent of B.C. parents would send kids back to school, survey finds

More information on fall school session to be announced today
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Bear conflicts on the rise and people are to blame, say wildlife advocates

Bear conflicts on the rise and people are to blame, say wildlife advocates

A bear that bit a 10-year-old girl isn’t the only case of human-bear conflict on the North Shore recently. Wildlife advocates say there have been a number of recent problems. And they say humans are usually to blame.
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North Shore dog owners warn of pooches ingesting drugs on outdoor trails

North Shore dog owners warn of pooches ingesting drugs on outdoor trails

Some dog owners are warning people to be on the lookout for what their dogs put in their mouths after several pooches ingested drugs while being walked on local trails.
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LGBT youths’ suicidal thoughts decline with community supports: study

LGBT youths’ suicidal thoughts decline with community supports: study

Lesbian and bisexual girls need increased supports, research indicates
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Surrey approves $692m worth of development

Surrey approves $692m worth of development

Developers have confidence in city: McCallum
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