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B.C. health minister vows overdose revamp after addictions portfolio is scrapped

B.C. health minister vows overdose revamp after addictions portfolio is scrapped

The stand-alone Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, which advocates say had no "teeth," was created in 2017 to provide co-ordinated responses to the toxic drug crisis. It has now been absorbed into the Health Ministry.
Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

Retailers are skeptical that a GST exemption would spur more spending during the holiday season.
ICYMI: How Second Chance Cheekye Ranch rehabilitates rescued horses

ICYMI: How Second Chance Cheekye Ranch rehabilitates rescued horses

A deeper look at the rehabilitating and rehoming of rescued horses at Squamish’s Second Chance Cheekye Ranch.
ICYMI: Policing in Squamish’s Indigenous communities

ICYMI: Policing in Squamish’s Indigenous communities

'I don’t do anything performatively. I’m passionate about connecting with people,' says RCMP Const. Kelly Dean.
Opinion: 5 common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship

Opinion: 5 common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship

To make entrepreneurship more gender-inclusive, it's important to confront the underlying biases that create barriers for women.
Poll: 50% of respondents would like Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úHalloween fireworks event

Poll: 50% of respondents would like Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úHalloween fireworks event

The Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²ú polled 181 readers and asked the question: Would you like to see an organized fireworks display on Halloween again?
Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úcouncil cut: Short-term rental licences change in 2025

Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úcouncil cut: Short-term rental licences change in 2025

The District has announced the new fees for a short-term rental licence going into 2025 and they start at $400.
I Watched This Game: Canucks survive Hughes misconduct to unseat the Senators

I Watched This Game: Canucks survive Hughes misconduct to unseat the Senators

Quinn Hughes' unexpected game misconduct in the first period put the Vancouver Canucks in a bind against the Ottawa Senators.
Carbon capture technology is vital in tackling climate change, says SFU prof

Carbon capture technology is vital in tackling climate change, says SFU prof

Learn about the role of carbon capture technology—like at Squamish’s Carbon Engineering—in combating climate change and the possible future of this ‘essential’ innovation.
On today—Cram the Cruiser at Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úWalmart

On today—Cram the Cruiser at Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úWalmart

Cram the Cruiser is on today, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Donate toys, food and gift cards for the Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úcommunity in need this Christmas.
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