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Scrap tires being recycled for B.C. playgrounds, waterparks and arenas

Scrap tires being recycled for B.C. playgrounds, waterparks and arenas

From arena dressing room floors to splash pads, the old tires are being recycled.
Ex-NHL player admits illegal insider trading, consulting misconduct in B.C.

Ex-NHL player admits illegal insider trading, consulting misconduct in B.C.

Cameron Paddock, a director of hockey for the North Shore Winter Club, admitted to illegally trading securities for companies that issued him consulting contracts.
Quest University sale details redacted from newly disclosed agreements

Quest University sale details redacted from newly disclosed agreements

Significant information regarding Capilano University’s acquisition of the troubled Squamish school were censored from records disclosed under freedom of information law
Ralph Sultan: Caregivers need to be given a break as society ages

Ralph Sultan: Caregivers need to be given a break as society ages

Demand grows and grows but the health-care system is lagging
Baldrey: Are politicians losing their nerve to fight climate change?

Baldrey: Are politicians losing their nerve to fight climate change?

It appears government leaders are getting more nervous about climate change's steep price on the consumer, says Keith Baldrey.
West Van moves to ban fireworks in district

West Van moves to ban fireworks in district

Most Metro Vancouver municipalities already ban the sale and private use of fireworks
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh leader Tsawaysia Spukwus: Bridging cultures through song, stories and art

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh leader Tsawaysia Spukwus: Bridging cultures through song, stories and art

A multifaceted Indigenous leader and educator; Squamish Library hosts Free workshop with Spukwus on Oct 5th.
North Vancouver trails closing for explosives search

North Vancouver trails closing for explosives search

It’s the third time the contractors have been back, and they expect to find and detonate more explosives
Large metal object wraps around overhead section of Lions Gate Bridge

Large metal object wraps around overhead section of Lions Gate Bridge

Bridge traffic closed for an hour in both directions Monday afternoon as crews use shovel to dislodge the piece of metal
Squamish Nation signs education jurisdiction agreement with federal government

Squamish Nation signs education jurisdiction agreement with federal government

Seven First Nations in B.C. have assumed formal control over education in their communities