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2021 Census data highlights Indigenous identity gaps in Squamish

2021 Census data highlights Indigenous identity gaps in Squamish

Historic policies like enfranchisement still impact identity for many, census data suggests.
Business association eyes Sechelt waterfront improvements

Business association eyes Sechelt waterfront improvements

The grant application from the SDBA is the first step in moving forward on plans to revitalize the Boulevard.
‘More than just educational resources’: Squamish Language brought to life in library kits

‘More than just educational resources’: Squamish Language brought to life in library kits

Knowledge keeper curates resources to help anyone with a library card learn Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim and help revive a language that was once almost lost
B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

The discovery of the 1-cyanopyrene carbon molecule was made in the Taurus molecular cloud, a star nursery that offers clues to the formation of our solar system.
Food for Thought catering program serves up cooking skills

Food for Thought catering program serves up cooking skills

Besides kitchen experience, the catering program at Arrowhead Clubhouse teaches self-confidence and team work.
Powell River-Sunshine Coast student vote favours Conservatives’ Moore

Powell River-Sunshine Coast student vote favours Conservatives’ Moore

While BC NDP’s Randene Neill handily won Powell River-Sunshine Coast during the provincial election Oct. 19, hauling in 49.4 per cent of the vote, the students of the riding preferred a different candidate.
Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Bear found to be orphaned gets chance to survive winter thanks to a concerned citizen and community collaboration
Deep Cove baristas needed a rope rescue to escape café during flood

Deep Cove baristas needed a rope rescue to escape café during flood

Stories of harrowing rescues and heroic helpers are emerging as the Deep Cove community comes together to help businesses hit hard by flooding.
Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

The pre-print study found little evidence that lethal interventions, which often account for upwards of 500 bear deaths a year, lead to a decrease in human-wildlife conflict.
SCRD greenlights Pender Harbour Reading Centre, School of Music improvements

SCRD greenlights Pender Harbour Reading Centre, School of Music improvements

With upgrades to the School of Music, the seating capacity of the venue could be expanded from 100 to 150, said Area A director Leonard Lee.