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Sea to Sky Gondola opens to the public today

By The Chief staff / Squamish Chief Six days after reopening exclusively to passholders on May 22, the Sea to Sky Gondola has announced it is opening up sales to the general public. As of May 28, members of the public can buy tickets online, but not in person at the attraction.…

Watch this lost gosling return to Alpha Lake

By Alyssa Noel Conservation officer responds to Whistler call for lost bird A local gosling is back where it belongs after a Whistler resident spotted it wandering around a parking lot and called the Conservation Officer Service (COS) on Wednesday, May 27. In a video on the COS Facebook page, you can watch an officer […]

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver closes Sea to Sky offices, programming

By Brandon Barrett Children’s charity has seen funding drop by more than 80% during pandemic Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver has made the decision to close its Sea to Sky offices and programming after seeing the lion’s share of its funding dry up during the pandemic. In a release confirming the closure, which is effective […]

RMOW will consider expedited approval process for bars and restaurants looking to expand patio areas

By Brandon Barrett Move meant to facilitate safe physical distancing during pandemic The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is considering streamlining its review and approval process to allow local restaurants and bars to temporarily expand their patio areas during the COVID-19 crisis. “Approved patio expansions would allow businesses to safely serve patrons while complying with […]

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Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

By Jane Seyd / North Shore News Studies point to low risks as B.C. classrooms get set to reopen As B.C. schools gear up renewed classroom teaching in June, medical health officers said there appears to be very little risk of children contracting COVID-19, getting sick from the virus or transmitting it to others. “It’s […]

UBC scanners could accelerate COVID-19 diagnoses

By By Cornelia Naylor, Jeremy Hainsworth / BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER 50 Burnaby-made scanners to be deployed in “rural” B.C Clarius pocket ultrasound scanner | Photo: Submitted UBC researchers said rural B.C. doctors will be among the first to use a network of 50 portable, handheld ultrasound scanners that could help accelerate COVID-19 diagnosis.…

Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says

By Canadian Press $40.33 billion going to 8.21 million people through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Parliament’s spending watchdog said the estimated deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion, leaving the government with little fiscal firepower to stimulate an economic rebound. Budget officer Yves Giroux previously estimated the federal deficit at […]

Conversations 'need to be had' over long-term care but PM won't commit to inquiry

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver Military reports detail conditions of long-term care facilities in Quebec and Ontario Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says conversation with the provinces “need to be had” following a second military report detailing disturbing conditions in long-term care facilities. From lack of personnel to disregard for physical distancing and personal […]

B.C. teacher suspended after kids told to 'go back to working on rice farms'

By Jeremy Hainsworth / Glacier Media Vancouver teacher suspended for three days for multiple incidents A Vancouver teacher who suggested students whose families were from other countries should go back where they came from will be suspended for three days, B.C.’s Commissioner for Teacher Regulation ordered May 26. Klaus Hardy Breslauer had been a high […]

North Shore provincial parks reopening June 1

By Brent Richter/ North Shore News After months of closure thanks to COVID-19, the North Shore’s parks and playgrounds are set to reopen. The gates on the roads leading to Mount Seymour and Cypress provincial parks will be opened on June 1, the province has confirmed.…

Despite hiccup, record reservations for B.C. campgrounds

By Jeff Bell / Times Colonist Despite an opening day marked by technical issues for B.C.’s camping reservation system, a record 50,479 bookings were made. The Ministry of Environment repeated its apology to people who had trouble with the Discover Camping system due to huge demand on Monday.…

‘Careless’ motorcyclist escapes police after veering into Spruce Grove Park

By Brandon Barrett Police Briefs: Cyclist injured in collision; Richmond motorcyclist airlifted to hospital Whistler RCMP is on the lookout for a motorcyclist who managed to evade police, who were pursuing the man after he was seen driving without a licence plate. At about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, police observed the motorcycle without […]

B.C. state of emergency extended another two weeks

By Nelson Bennett Premier John Horgan said there is “no likely end in sight” to B.C.’s longest-ever state of emergency B.C. Premier John Horgan today announced another two-week extension of a provincial state of emergency, with “no likely end in sight.” Horgan said the current state of emergency, put in place 10 weeks ago to […]

Whistler resident wins $500,000 Lotto Max prize—one day before his birthday

By Megan Lalonde Francis Masculino plans to use his winnings to pay off his vehicle, purchase a home and spend more time with his family A Whistler man received a once-in-a-lifetime birthday present this year. The night before his big day, Francis Masculino found out he’d $500,000 from the March 3 Lotto Max draw.…