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Shoppers warned to watch out as online scams reach all-time high

December 21, 2022

timescolonist.com – Consumers are being warned to be extra-vigilant about online scams as holiday-shopping time ticks down and desperation increases. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1604678416967548928


Photos: 10 most highly attended women's soccer matches ever played

stacker.com – Wembley Stadium in London hosted three of the 10 women’s football matches on this list, the most of any single stadium. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1603798113222885376


Marielle Thompson strikes World Cup silver again

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler’s Thompson now has 54 career World Cup ski cross medals under her belt, while Cultus Lake’s Howden won his tenth individual medal in Switzerland. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1602755996623020034


Inside The Haven, An $18M Whistler Chalet That's Rustic, Yet Modern

December 20, 2022

storeys.com – The chalet is a 20-minute walk away from Whistler Blackcomb, and has a unique two-worlds vibe, with rustic charm, but also modern touches. Tweeted by @storeyspub https://twitter.com/storeyspub/status/1602695005348528130


Village of Pemberton plans ‘early and ongoing’ consultation on new housing proposal

December 19, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – A proposed 35-lot subdivision called Parkside would include 34 small residential lots and a larger commercial lot. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1603783014194053120


Video series puts cultural connection into substance use harm reduction strategies

windspeaker.com – Not allowing someone in because they’re high or drinking is taking away their identity, taking away everything about them. Colonization brought separation from traditional medicines, separation from … Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1603404528883318784


Steve MacNaull: Elephants and elegance in Thailand

piquenewsmagazine.com – When we were planning our trip to Bangkok, elephant interaction was top of the to-do list. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1604446388254801926


Snowmaggedon part 2: Traffic chaos at the foot of North Vancouver’s Cut

burnabynow.com – A New Westminster city councillor said he is at a loss for words, three weeks after a snowstorm stranded motorists on bridges and highways overnight throughout the Lower Mainland. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1604648217119002626


Photos: 10 casino movie myths debunked

oddsseeker.com – Despite romanticizing casinos in movies, gambling games are heavily regulated. Casinos place limits on how much can be bet at a table. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1604567938652053505


Jack Knox: Car trunk turkey and other holiday budget tips

timescolonist.com – Inflation is a problem this year. Best to work within a budget. With that in mind, here are some guidelines to follow when planning holiday spending. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1604552839015325696


Here we go again: Up to 25 cm of snow could be heading to Metro Vancouver | News

dailyhive.com – If you love the white stuff, you’re going to love this forecast. The Weather Network is predicting another massive dump of snow. Tweeted by @BCHOMEHUNTER https://twitter.com/BCHOMEHUNTER/status/1602730001111318530


Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

squamishchief.com – B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal says a Surrey strata cat owner doesn’t have to pay fines for the feline’s escapes, using gardens and planters as litter box. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1603495155192979486


Escaped William Head inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder

timescolonist.com – James Lee Busch will spend life in prison without eligibility for parole for 25 years for killing Martin Payne in his home in Metchosin. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1603721631955927040


Close to 200 people search for Victoria hiker missing near Sooke

timescolonist.com – Given the amount of time since Victoria woman Melissa McDevitt went missing, the search is likely a recovery mission, search-and-rescue officials say. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1604583038532337667


Cameras at babies' bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

piquenewsmagazine.com – VANCOUVER — When Preethi Krishnan would return home from the hospital after visiting her premature twins, she took comfort in knowing they were just a few clicks away on her laptop or phone, even in … Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1603088940696748032


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