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B.C. calls on public as it looks to 'future-proof' province from floods

B.C. calls on public as it looks to 'future-proof' province from floods

To counter increased risks to flooding, the B.C. government wants to improve flood maps, plan for community retreat in high-risk areas, and open up natural floodplains to give water a place to go. It's calling on public input for the new plan.
Unique Â鶹Éç¹ú²úproperty up for sale

Unique Â鶹Éç¹ú²úproperty up for sale

Other properties around town include condos under $500,000.
Â鶹Éç¹ú²úHighway 99 construction pushed back again

Â鶹Éç¹ú²úHighway 99 construction pushed back again

The acceleration lane from Cleveland Avenue onto the highway is now scheduled to be completed in early November.
Accomplished Â鶹Éç¹ú²úclimber remembered

Accomplished Â鶹Éç¹ú²úclimber remembered

Friends and family recall Nathan Roberts’ adventurous spirit and generous persona.
Â鶹Éç¹ú²úman arrested following Whistler Village assault

Â鶹Éç¹ú²úman arrested following Whistler Village assault

Also in police briefs this week: Whistler RCMP respond to motorcycle incident near Daisy Lake Dam; police investigating after watch, ring stolen from hotel room
B.C. COVID-19 deaths rise

B.C. COVID-19 deaths rise

The 32 COVID-19 deaths in week up to Oct. 15 is highest total since Aug. 27
New Ocean Wise program aims to reduce unnecessary plastics in Squamish

New Ocean Wise program aims to reduce unnecessary plastics in Squamish

The program hopes to reduce plastics in food and beverage industry, as six out of 12 common types of litter could be traced back to these types of businesses.
Annual Â鶹Éç¹ú²úearthquake drill on Thursday

Annual Â鶹Éç¹ú²úearthquake drill on Thursday

The drill will commence at 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20; Squamish’s emergency alert system to be tested during the province-wide drill.
Armand Hurford is confirmed as Squamish’s mayor

Armand Hurford is confirmed as Squamish’s mayor

The official results for Squamish’s 2022 local government election have been released; Preliminary ballots cast for each candidate remain unchanged.
One in 10 Canadian testers find radioactive gas a problem at home, says StatCan

One in 10 Canadian testers find radioactive gas a problem at home, says StatCan

While 10% of Canadians who tested for radon found it was a problem in their home, only 56% had ever heard of the naturally occurring radioactive gas — the country's leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
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