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Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
The party will hold a leadership vote on May 30.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
Speed limit reduction rolls into Squamish's core
Speed limit reduction rolls into Squamish's core
The District of Squamish is reducing speed in the downtown and at Oceanfront in response to community feedback and ICBC data.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Speed limit reduction rolls into Squamish's core
Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
OTTAWA — The federal government announced a suite of new electric vehicle policies Thursday, including the reintroduction of the popular rebate program and the elimination of the EV sales mandate in favour of new emission standards.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
CP NewsAlert: Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
CP NewsAlert: Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
OTTAWA — Canadians looking to buy a new electric vehicle will be able to access federal rebates again starting Feb. 16.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
CP NewsAlert: Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy
Help spot bat killing fungus
Help spot bat killing fungus
Biologists asking the public for reports of bats
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February 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Help spot bat killing fungus
Mario Canseco: Canadians picky about which flags belong at city hall, poll shows
Mario Canseco: Canadians picky about which flags belong at city hall, poll shows
Canadians support Indigenous and sports flags but balk at other national symbols, according to Research Co. survey
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February 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Mario Canseco: Canadians picky about which flags belong at city hall, poll shows
Stroke a wakeup call for Port Alberni man; many Canadians not aware of risk: report
Stroke a wakeup call for Port Alberni man; many Canadians not aware of risk: report
Half of Canadians don’t truly understand their risk for stroke or heart attack, says a report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation released this week.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Stroke a wakeup call for Port Alberni man; many Canadians not aware of risk: report
Feds expected to announce national automotive strategy, new EV rebates today
Feds expected to announce national automotive strategy, new EV rebates today
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce new electric vehicle policies today including a revival of the popular EV rebates for consumers.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Feds expected to announce national automotive strategy, new EV rebates today
Auto repair shops face big hurdles as cars get more technologically advanced: report
Auto repair shops face big hurdles as cars get more technologically advanced: report
Independent auto repair shops are increasingly facing roadblocks in offering cost-effective services and maintenance as vehicles become more technologically advanced, a new report suggests.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Auto repair shops face big hurdles as cars get more technologically advanced: report
Spreading love in Squamish: What you need to know for Valentine’s Day
Spreading love in Squamish: What you need to know for Valentine’s Day
Your local guide for spreading the love this Feb. 14.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Spreading love in Squamish: What you need to know for Valentine’s Day
Prawn fisherman fined $17,000 for violations on Howe Sound
Prawn fisherman fined $17,000 for violations on Howe Sound
The man failed to keep proper logs and was fishing in a closed area.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Prawn fisherman fined $17,000 for violations on Howe Sound
Two people escape unharmed from in-bounds avy at Whistler Blackcomb
Two people escape unharmed from in-bounds avy at Whistler Blackcomb
Feb. 2 incident occurred in Saudan Couloir on Blackcomb
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February 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Two people escape unharmed from in-bounds avy at Whistler Blackcomb
Squamish Terminals files lawsuit over Spit removal
Squamish Terminals files lawsuit over Spit removal
The shipping operator is alleging that the removal of the Squamish Spit has caused hazardous marine conditions and damaged port operations.
dlvr.it
February 5, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Squamish Terminals files lawsuit over Spit removal
B.C. travel across U.S. border plunges for 12th straight month
B.C. travel across U.S. border plunges for 12th straight month
Traffic going through U.S. border crossings near Vancouver drops 32% in January
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 11:07 PM
B.C. travel across U.S. border plunges for 12th straight month
Sea to Sky MP Patrick Weiler quits X over deepfake child exploitation concerns
Sea to Sky MP Patrick Weiler quits X over deepfake child exploitation concerns
Part of a growing exodus, Weiler denounces platform’s failure to address 'sexualized deepfakes' and child safety
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February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Sea to Sky MP Patrick Weiler quits X over deepfake child exploitation concerns
Squamish council greenlights plan for new brewery with railcar downtown
Squamish council greenlights plan for new brewery with railcar downtown
Boltage Brewing, a brewery with a separate tasting lounge slated for 37781 Cleveland Ave.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Squamish council greenlights plan for new brewery with railcar downtown
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
The health benefits from gardening are multifaceted.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
Early results of prostate cancer clinical trial promising: Victoria specialist
Early results of prostate cancer clinical trial promising: Victoria specialist
The trial, if successful, will cut radiation treatments down to two from five for localized prostate cancer.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Early results of prostate cancer clinical trial promising: Victoria specialist
Parents of B.C.'s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died
Parents of B.C.'s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died
The family will hold a "beautiful celebration" of their daughter's life with a funeral service on Feb. 28.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Parents of B.C.'s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died
Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
Despite the general level of approval, three-quarters of those polled had at least one concern.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
What's a 'thumper'? B.C. RCMP describe devices in an unneighbourly noise dispute
What's a 'thumper'? B.C. RCMP describe devices in an unneighbourly noise dispute
The complainant told officers he didn't know why the conflict "erupted" in January 2025, after years of living as neighbours without issue.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
What's a 'thumper'? B.C. RCMP describe devices in an unneighbourly noise dispute
Rob Shaw: Forestry review finds five years of NDP policy has failed to stabilize sector
Rob Shaw: Forestry review finds five years of NDP policy has failed to stabilize sector
Experts argue centralized decision-making has led to closures, job losses and stalled planning
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Rob Shaw: Forestry review finds five years of NDP policy has failed to stabilize sector
Squamish opinion: Boulder-gate—the internet reacts to the return of Portable
Squamish opinion: Boulder-gate—the internet reacts to the return of Portable
'It’s just a rock,' some might say—but for climbers in Squamish and beyond, the return of 'Portable' is proof that even small things can carry big meaning.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Squamish opinion: Boulder-gate—the internet reacts to the return of Portable
Highway 1 in North Vancouver closing overnight Wednesday
Highway 1 in North Vancouver closing overnight Wednesday
Traffic will be detoured from 10 p.m. Feb. 4 to 5 a.m. Feb. 5 as work continues on a new pedestrian overpass
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Highway 1 in North Vancouver closing overnight Wednesday
Victoria philanthropist's email part of Epstein files release
Victoria philanthropist's email part of Epstein files release
Michael Bloomfield, executive director of the Harmony Foundation of Canada, said Monday that he was unaware of Epstein’s conviction at the time he sent the letter.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Victoria philanthropist's email part of Epstein files release