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Gentle wash cycles could reduce your microplastic habit by 70%, finds B.C. lab

Gentle wash cycles could reduce your microplastic habit by 70%, finds B.C. lab

Synthetic clothing washed at home dumps vast quantities of harmful microplastics into the ocean every year. There are growing signs it could damage life big and small.
Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
Foundation seeks input from Â鶹Éç¹ú²úresidents on pressing issues

Foundation seeks input from Â鶹Éç¹ú²úresidents on pressing issues

Â鶹Éç¹ú²úCommunity Foundation will host a community conversation at Brennan Park on Nov. 24 to prepare its Vital Signs report.
B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

Dr. Bonnie Henry said masks are an important tool that should be used in situations where it makes sense, like health-care settings.
Â鶹Éç¹ú²úpolice briefs

Â鶹Éç¹ú²úpolice briefs

Three bikes worth $9,000 altogether were stolen in a break-and-enter on Government Road, and more.
Â鶹Éç¹ú²úlisted as a top 2023 travel destination

Â鶹Éç¹ú²úlisted as a top 2023 travel destination

Of the 50 places to go, Â鶹Éç¹ú²úis the only destination listed from Canada.
Could a 'silent killer' be behind B.C.'s recent whale deaths?

Could a 'silent killer' be behind B.C.'s recent whale deaths?

The public is being reminded to call DFO if they spot a whale in distress or if they suspect they've hit one with their boat.
Final District of Â鶹Éç¹ú²úcouncillor sworn in

Final District of Â鶹Éç¹ú²úcouncillor sworn in

Coun. Lauren Greenlaw was sworn in during a Nov. 15 meeting. All elected councillors and mayor have been officially sworn in.
Here are Squamish's most popular dog names of 2022

Here are Squamish's most popular dog names of 2022

Jasper, is that you? Rover.com releases its lists of top pet names of 2022.
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