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Eby rejects a recall of the legislature, will amend, not repeal UN Indigenous Act
Eby rejects a recall of the legislature, will amend, not repeal UN Indigenous Act
VICTORIA — Opposition politicians and a business group are urging the British Columbia government to recall the legislature in order to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples Act after the province's Appeal Court ruled in favo
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December 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Eby rejects a recall of the legislature, will amend, not repeal UN Indigenous Act
Ottawa opening new express entry pathway for international doctors next year
Ottawa opening new express entry pathway for international doctors next year
Currently, more than 13,000 internationally trained physicians in Canada are not working in their field, says Canadian Medical Association president.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Ottawa opening new express entry pathway for international doctors next year
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
As holiday baking season begins, federal health agencies are warning Canadians that an investigation into salmonella-contaminated pistachios is still ongoing.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
Food contaminated with salmonella may look or smell normal.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
Indigenous Act can be repealed in days if Eby recalls legislature: Opposition leader
Indigenous Act can be repealed in days if Eby recalls legislature: Opposition leader
VICTORIA — The interim leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. says the Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples Act can be repealed in a few days, if Premier David Eby immediately recalls the provincial legislature.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Indigenous Act can be repealed in days if Eby recalls legislature: Opposition leader
Squamish skaters keep gliding through ice hardships
Squamish skaters keep gliding through ice hardships
From early morning drives to borrowed gym space, the families behind Skate Sea2Sky went above and beyond this fall—helping their young athletes succeed against all odds.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Squamish skaters keep gliding through ice hardships
Rob Shaw: The unintended consequences of DRIPA land at BC NDP’s doorstep
Rob Shaw: The unintended consequences of DRIPA land at BC NDP’s doorstep
Premier David Eby says judges are overstepping into the role of elected lawmakers
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December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Rob Shaw: The unintended consequences of DRIPA land at BC NDP’s doorstep
Squamish braces for more wet weather with rising freezing levels
Squamish braces for more wet weather with rising freezing levels
A powerful frontal system is drenching British Columbia’s south coast with heavy rainfall and strong alpine winds, prompting Environment Canada to issue a warning that remains in effect through Monday night.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Squamish braces for more wet weather with rising freezing levels
B.C. new auditor general the office's first internal hire
B.C. new auditor general the office's first internal hire
“I have had people come up to me who I’ve worked with for a long time, and they’re like: ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t believe you’re the AG,’ ” says Bridget Parrish.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
B.C. new auditor general the office's first internal hire
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump answered "we'll see" when he was asked Sunday whether he'd resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
‘Not for kids’ gift lists’: Vancouver Coastal Health reminds parents that e-scooters are not toys
‘Not for kids’ gift lists’: Vancouver Coastal Health reminds parents that e-scooters are not toys
The Canadian Institute for Health Information found a 61 per cent increase in hospitalizations due to e-scooter use over one year among children aged five to 17
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December 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
‘Not for kids’ gift lists’: Vancouver Coastal Health reminds parents that e-scooters are not toys
Squamish letter: 'Frack On'
Squamish letter: 'Frack On'
'Wake up and smell the gas'—a stark message from one resident captures frustration in Squamish over a controversial energy project some say endangers lives.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Squamish letter: 'Frack On'
Outdated rules leave Howe Sound whales at risk, advocates warn
Outdated rules leave Howe Sound whales at risk, advocates warn
British Columbians living along key shipping corridors are demanding stronger protections for marine mammals after a string of fatal whale strikes highlighted gaps in current vessel monitoring practices.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Outdated rules leave Howe Sound whales at risk, advocates warn
Volunteers help purple martins rebound in Squamish Estuary
Volunteers help purple martins rebound in Squamish Estuary
With only a handful of natural nesting sites left decades ago, the survival of B.C.’s largest swallow now depends on community-driven projects like the one underway in Squamish.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Volunteers help purple martins rebound in Squamish Estuary
Squamish letter: ‘Destruction of a partnership’
Squamish letter: ‘Destruction of a partnership’
A growing rift between the District of Squamish and Woodfibre LNG has escalated into a full-blown legal battle, raising questions about governance, ideology, and economic priorities.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Squamish letter: ‘Destruction of a partnership’
Squamish Nation unveils first 10 year Valley plan
Squamish Nation unveils first 10 year Valley plan
Squamish Nation is getting ready to reveal a first-of-its-kind plan for the next decade for Squamish Valley.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Squamish Nation unveils first 10 year Valley plan
Squamish’s new cat rescue service is ready to go
Squamish’s new cat rescue service is ready to go
A new non-profit is set and ready for all cats in need of rescue.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Squamish’s new cat rescue service is ready to go
Eby seeks exemption from wind tower tariff that threatens B.C.'s electricity supply
Eby seeks exemption from wind tower tariff that threatens B.C.'s electricity supply
The recent 25 per cent tariff comes as B.C. turns to wind farm projects to make up for a coming electricity supply-gap
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December 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Eby seeks exemption from wind tower tariff that threatens B.C.'s electricity supply
8 winter lawn care mistakes to avoid, according to experts
8 winter lawn care mistakes to avoid, according to experts
As temperatures drop and lawns go dormant, many homeowners unknowingly set themselves up for trouble come spring.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
8 winter lawn care mistakes to avoid, according to experts
Opinion: Governments need to prepare for more frequent large floods
Opinion: Governments need to prepare for more frequent large floods
Governments and experts need to consider both the frequency and size of floods to better prepare for future ones.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Opinion: Governments need to prepare for more frequent large floods
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada 'decimate' wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada 'decimate' wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada is calling on the federal government to reverse the planned cuts.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada 'decimate' wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Update: Police say investigation found no criminality in Squamish girl's fall from highrise
Update: Police say investigation found no criminality in Squamish girl's fall from highrise
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist Squamish resident and child care director Mahsa Hedayatzadeh, who is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of her young daughter.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Update: Police say investigation found no criminality in Squamish girl's fall from highrise
Mario Canseco: Rustad's Conservatives rose on frustration, fell on folly
Mario Canseco: Rustad's Conservatives rose on frustration, fell on folly
A party that surged on frustration fell apart under a leader who misread voters
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December 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Mario Canseco: Rustad's Conservatives rose on frustration, fell on folly
Squamish mom finally sees involuntary care guidelines put in place that may have saved her daughter
Squamish mom finally sees involuntary care guidelines put in place that may have saved her daughter
Premier David Eby announces guidelines for involuntary care for youth.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Squamish mom finally sees involuntary care guidelines put in place that may have saved her daughter
Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings
Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings
Health Canada is asking diabetes patients to check if their glucose monitor is subject to an international recall that has serious health risks.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings