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Cyber attacks probing deeper into computers

Central gatekeeping chip attacks can create chaos for companies

Cyber criminals are reaching deeper into the hearts of companies’ computing systems hardware as organizations strive to stay secure, says a report released by Dell Dec. 11. And that’s led to companies now having to find ways to defend against hackers targeting computer operations below the operating system level.…

Dress Like Santa Day back on the calendar

This year’s event is now scheduled for Dec. 20

After fears that one of Whistler Blackcomb’s long-running festive traditions would be going the way of the Yule log, the company has reinstated Dress Like Santa Day. Inviting skiers and riders to don the red and white every holiday season, Dress Like Santa Day was initially put on hiatus to be “rethought and maybe return as a more robust event,” said Vail Resorts West Coast communications director Marc Riddell.…

Information commissioner ordered to review decision on releasing names

B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner should review a decision telling BC Hydro it should release Site C dam project employees’ names despite fears for their safety, the province’s Supreme Court has ruled. The Breaker reporter Bob Mackin made a request under access to information laws for BC Hydro information.…

Increasing indigenous internet connectivity underway: ministry

Technology council wants to ensure human right to internet met

Victoria says B.C.’s First Nations Technology Council needn’t worry about development of internet connectivity for aboriginal communities after the legislature voted to enshrine the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) into legislation under Bill 41. The work is being done, the Ministry of Citizens Services said.…

Public health alert: Salmonella outbreak in B.C. linked to rats and snakes

The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning residents about an outbreak of salmonella infections occuring in six provinces that is linked to snakes and rodents.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning residents about an outbreak of salmonella infections occuring in six provinces that is linked to snakes and rodents. Acording to the health agency, the outbreak is ongoing as recent illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada.…

Vail CEO Rob Katz donates $2.8M for mental health in mountain communities

New Squamish Youth Resource Centre to receive grant

The ups and downs of mountain life in a resort community can be difficult to navigate. Where there’s great access to nature, there often isn’t the access to mental health services to match.…

B.C. political parties involved with election-influencing AggregateIQ

Only Vancouver Non-Partisan Association silent on any involvement

B.C.’s provincial parties all worked with either election-influencer AggregateIQ or with Facebook in analyzing voter data, privacy reports or the parties confirm. The information has gelled after the federal and provincial privacy commissioners Daniel Therrien and Michael McEvoy.…

Upcoming B.C. Assessment values to ‘reflect moderating market’

Residential sector — especially in Lower Mainland — to see lower valuations, but commercial and industrial real estate values hold firm

B.C.’s housing market may already be seeing an upswing following its recent slowdown, but price trends are lagging—and this is set to be reflected in some depressed home assessments, B.C. Assessment announced Dec. 9.Many areas of the province will see home values that “reflect B.C.’s moderating real estate markets,” according to the property valuation agency. Assessor and B.C. Assessment spokesperson Tina Ireland said, “We first saw signs of moderation during the 2019 property assessments.…

District of Squamish behind schedule on some environmental targets

However, municipal staff say work’s been done on affordable housing and economic development

Progress has been made on affordable housing and economic development, according to a recent District of Squamish staff update, but some of council’s goals surrounding the environment are at risk of being seriously or permanently delayed. These were some of the highlights of a recent update given to council on Nov. 26.…

Tourists, trains, and the Cariboo Prospector

A few weeks ago, we wrote an article about the history of the Pacific Great Eastern (PGE) Railway. Today, we’d like to continue that journey, so to speak, and take a look at the history of the PGE passenger trains, which were invaluable to the history of tourism in the Whistler area.…

Mountain News: Vancouver-based MEC reveals $11.5-million loss in last fiscal year

Soft sales and increasing costs helped losses climb over the past fiscal year at Mountain Equipment Co-op, reported Business in Vancouver this week.…

Squamish Search and Rescue units prep for winter season

Winter is coming to first responder calls — what to expect

As the days get colder, wetter and darker, the search and rescue units that volunteer to serve Squamish are getting ready to face the elements. Are you?…

Brain injury from domestic abuse a ‘public health crisis,’ says B.C. researcher

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia mother in her late 30s says there was “no support in sight” after she suffered two serious blows to the head at the hands of different partners more than a decade ago. “I was exhausted.…

B.C. to eliminate Medical Services Plan premium on Jan. 1

VANCOUVER — British Columbians will ring in the new year by joining all Canadians in not paying monthly rates for health care. Premiums under the province’s Medical Services Plan will be eliminated on Jan. 1, saving individuals up to $900 a year while families will pocket up to $1,800.…

Squamish middle school gets gender-neutral washrooms

Latest upgrade at Don Ross includes bathroom facilities for all students

At first glance, you might not realize it’s a washroom at all. First, the new facility at Squamish’s Don Ross Middle School doesn’t have a door.…