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Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

By Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist Imagine a situation where, instead of calling 911, someone in mental-health distress calls a hotline which summons a mental-health professional. Imagine a harm reduction and addiction outreach worker being called to help someone using drugs in public or showing signs of an overdose.…

BC Ferries customers must bring a mask

By The Canadian Press The move meets directives from Transport Canada Anyone using a British Columbia ferryon routes longer than 30 minutes will have to bring a face mask with them to protect against transmission of COVID-19. Starting June 15, BC Ferries said all passengers over the age of two will be asked to confirm […]

A virtual AGM: A first for the Whistler Museum

By Allyn Pringle Next Thursday (June 11), the Whistler Museum & Archives Society will be hosting its 2020 Annual General Meeting online beginning at 5 p.m. using Zoom, one of the many online platforms that have become increasingly popular over the past few months. Though this will be the first time in more than 30 […]

Squamish Nation family honours Dr. Bonnie Henry with blanket ceremony

By Brent Richter/ North Shore News Shawl features images of water, a heart and a house, representing calm, kindness and safety (or staying home), respectively The woman leading B.C.’s fight to stop the spread of a pandemic may be feeling the love this week after a Squamish Nation family found a way to show their […]

A look at actions the Liberal government has taken to counter racism

By The Canadian Press Prime minister points to anti-racism strategy as proof Liberals are working on issue Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to do more to address issues of systemic racism in Canada in the wake of protests demanding immediate change. Trudeau has been pressed in the past about what his government has done […]

New moms told go work to get EI parental benefits after jobs lost to COVID-19

By Jordan Press / The Canadian Press New mothers, and those still expecting, stare down losing out on federal parental benefits through no fault of their own Alexis Adams is joyful about the arrival of her third daughter but she is also concerned about how to pay for another maternity leave that is, like her […]

Study shows 18% of retailers missed May rent

By Western Investor staff Commercial landlords say many tenants not paying rent: options are taking limited government aid or evictions, but not both Commercial landlords say many tenants not paying rent: options are taking limited government aid or evictions, but not both Commercial real estate landlords in B.C., who are dealing with many retail tenants […]

Cautious Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave of COVID: Poll

By The Canadian Press / Glacier Media Fear of a second wave of infection may be behind people’s increased caution Canadians are increasingly wearing protective face masks as they emerge from months of isolating at home to curb the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests. And it suggests that fear of a second wave […]

Feds will go after ‘deliberate fraudsters’ of CERB, warns Trudeau

By By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver PM also defends lack of fiscal update amid pandemic Prime Minister Justin Trudeau once again cautioned that the federal government would be going after those who “knowingly and wilfully” have made false claims for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). “We’re not looking at punishing people who […]

BC Parks funding up for grabs

By Pique Staff Proposals due by June 26 Volunteers and community groups looking to improve provincial parks can apply for a funding boost. BC Parks is making a total of $240,000 available—$40,000 in each of its six regions—for volunteer- and community-led projects through its Park Enhancement Fund.…

SLCC, Audain Art Museum set to reopen

By Alyssa Noel Both institutions opening their doors on Friday, June 26 Two Whistler arts and cultural institutions have announced that they will be re-opening on Friday, June 26 with new COVID-19 protocols in place. The Audain Art Museum and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) will both be opening their doors after months of […]

Becoming the best Canadian female boulderer

By Steven Chua / Squamish Chief Film documents Squamish ascent that made Allison Vest become the first Canadian woman to top V13 It was one of those climbs that turned into an obsession. After coming back from a disappointing performance at last year’s world championship competition, Allison Vest threw her frustration into ascending one of […]

OPINION: Rethinking roads can drive down species decline

By David Suzuki When we look for ‘shovel-ready’ projects as we emerge from the pandemic, let’s also look for ‘shovel-worthy’ ones. With roads closed and vehicle traffic down during the pandemic, some animals are getting a better shot at survival. Roads are a main driver of wildlife decline in Canada, taking their toll in myriad […]

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'disappointed' that protesters broke health regulations

By Glen Korstrom / Business in Vancouver B.C.’s provincial health officer had banned gatherings that include more than 49 people Recent protests in Vancouver and Victoria against racism have numbered in the thousands, raising the specter that B.C.’s success at controlling the COVID-19 pandemic could be put in jeopardy, according to provincial health officer Bonnie […]

Locals launch Bottles for Black Lives Matter

By Alyssa Noel New organization raises $1,000 in just four days A group of seven young Whistlerites have banded together to create a non-profit organization called Bottles for Black Lives Matter. In just four days, the group collected and returned enough recyclables to raise $1,000 to donate to various organizations that support the Black Lives […]