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Grinch caught on video stealing candy cane decorations from B.C. family

December 13, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – A woman was captured on video surveillance being naughty and stealing decorations from a home in Nanaimo, just a few weeks before Christmas. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1469799152737390594


Floods set to worsen B.C.'s labour shortage

biv.com – Given the current supply chain disruptions, access to labour and materials will need to be watched closely when considering rebuilding costs, says BC Building Trades. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1469331068813725697


Calling all violinists: The Sea to Sky String Orchestra wants you

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Sea to Sky String Orchestra, which will be playing its holiday concert at the Fairmont on Dec. 22, is looking for classically trained violinists. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1469406566046601220


B.C.'s eased COVID-19 rules could mean a surge in electricity use this holiday season

burnabynow.com – In a new report, BC Hydro says it anticipates higher electricity usage over the 2021 holidays due to eased coronavirus restrictions, when compared to 2020. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1469551269387898880


31 bears had to be killed in B.C.'s Elk Valley this year, conservation officers say

cbc.ca – In one of the worst years for human-bear conflicts in the East Kootenay, 17 black bears were killed around Sparwood, B.C., while 12 black bears and two grizzly bears were put down in the Fernie area,… Tweeted by @shroffanimallaw https://twitter.com/shroffanimallaw/status/1469380654148190208


'Too restrictive': Restaurants Canada calling for changes to federal COVID-19 support programs

piquenewsmagazine.com – Restaurants Canada is calling for better financial assistance as the sector continues to struggle amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1468968680683982848


Recent weather around Whistler could be perfect storm for avalanches

December 10, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Following recent heavy rain and atmospheric rivers, Whistler BC’s avalanche risk in December 2021 depends on its next snowfall—and it’s not looking good. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1467152211398443012


Whistler's Thompson lands on podium in Beaver Creek

December 9, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Broderick Thompson finished in the third spot just 0.95 seconds off the top spot at the World Cup stop in Colorado Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1466599318249525248


Fork in the Road: Love and cheer with local gifts that disappear

December 8, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – There are so many local amazing gifts to give and organizations to support, you’ll have your shopping list crossed of in Whistler in no time at all. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1466175274542940175


Dead turkeys slow traffic on Highway 99

December 7, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Traffic on Highway 99 was delayed this morning after about 100 deceased turkeys fell from a transport truck, police said. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1465782687600308224


Squamish's Lorne Cardinal reflects on the need for meaningful representation

December 6, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Squamish’s Lorne Cardinal is being honoured at the 21st annual Whistler Film Festival, which is on now. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1467376942273990657


Rebuilding B.C.'s destroyed highways will account for changing climate

castanet.net – The B.C. government is looking at rebuilding provincial highways better than they were, in anticipation of more frequent severe weather in years to come. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1466794353485963267


Over 100 mm of rain en route to B.C. with latest atmospheric river

theweathernetwork.com – Significant rainfall will impact many areas in coastal and southern British Columbia that are already contending with flooding and swollen waterways. Tweeted by @TenaciousSandhu https://twitter.com/TenaciousSandhu/status/1465433577089212419


Majority of cows, turkeys, laying chickens survived Sumas flood

castanet.net – While thousands of animals were killed in the Abbotsford flood, many have survived thanks to massive efforts by farmers and other volunteers. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1467709131045941248


It’s going to be a rainy winter, are you ready?

piquenewsmagazine.com – Accuweather is predicting that this winter will be wetter than the past five in southern British Columbia. Having waterproof clothing, like Vessi shoes, is a must. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1465762442659516420


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