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Sea to Sky Student Vote supports Greens

Local students cast votes in a practice election

If Sea to Sky students had their say, the winner of the federal election would have been the Green Party’s Dana Taylor. As voters cast their ballots across the country, so did those not yet old enough to vote.…

Alleged Tofino land claims conspiracy emails access denied: court

Government conspiracy allegations include attempted murders, trespassing, property destruction

B.C.’s Ministry of Justice doesn’t have to disclose lawyers’ emails to a man who claims land claims negotiations are a conspiracy between the federal and provincial governments. “John English claims he and his family have been the subject of a ‘criminal conspiracy’ carried out by British Columbia and Canada,” an Oct. 18 Supreme Court of B.C. ruling said.…

Opinion: Housing policies to expect from Liberal minority government

With the minority Liberal government most likely to turn to the NDP for support, where does that leave federal housing and real estate promises?

This week’s federal election results may not be a huge surprise, but it will certainly be a challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to manage a minority government. It seems most likely that the federal Liberal Party will turn to the NDP for support, given that their values align most closely (it’s also what most Canadians want, according to exit polls).…

Bear swipes North Van gardener’s shoe, boots it

A Seymour resident gained a photo as his neighbour lost some footwear recently. Patrick Lee readied his camera as an approximately three-year-old bear ambled from yard to yard on Riverside Drive across the Seymour River.…

Teen activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver Climate Strike

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg will be in Vancouver on Friday to take part in a ‘post-election’ Climate Strike. Thousands are expected to attend the rally to hear the 16-year-old Swedish climate champion speak before taking to the streets.…

Trudeau has won the most seats — but not a majority. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The Liberals have once more won the most seats in the House of Commons, but this time they do not have an outright majority. So what happens next?…

Liberal Patrick Weiler elected in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

It looks like the Sea to Sky will remain red, but there’ll be a new face representing the riding in Parliament. Patrick Weiler, 33, looks set to win the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding for the Liberals.…

Weiler secures Sea to Sky for Liberals

Liberals win minority government

THE SEA TO SKY is staying red. The Liberal Party’s Patrick Weiler emerged victorious on election night, pulling ahead of Conservative Gabrielle Loren after what began as a tight race in the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding.…

Weiler projected to win Sea to Sky for Liberals

Liberals to form minority government

E-bikes pick up speed on mountain trails in Sea-to-Sky region of B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — On a sunny September weekend in Squamish, B.C., about half a dozen tourism and rental companies say they’re out of electric-assist mountain bike rentals. The rugged and varied terrain of British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky region north of Vancouver has long made it an international mountain biking destination but now the trail systems are increasingly being used by cyclists riding with some extra juice.…

Reducing the carbon footprint in Hollywood North

Squamish’s Zena Harris helps TV and film productions lower their greenhouse gas emissions and become more sustainable

While Squamish proudly hosts local film and TV productions — 19 so far this year — all that glitters is not gold when it comes to the film industry. Show business — movies, TV programs, and commercials — contribute a surprising amount of greenhouse gasses into the environment.…

Finding the right outlet

A month ago, I drove through Pemberton and one of the most beautiful 14-year-old kids I know, was standing in the middle of the roundabout, shaking a sign and punching his fist in the air. The climate strikes had come to Pemberton.…

Province to seek public input on future of ferries

The province will launch an online engagement process in the new year to help develop a long-term vision for coastal ferry services, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Friday. The goal, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena said in a release, is “to develop a broad provincial vision so we can be sure that we have the right ferry services in place in the future.”…

ID, ballot selfies, location: A few things to know about voting on Election Day

OTTAWA — Polls will be open across the country on Monday. Here are few things to know about casting your ballot, courtesy of Elections Canada:…

Council preview for Tuesday, Oct. 22

First look: Parks Master Plan update; Zero Waste Committee; public hearings on the agenda

HERE’S A QUICK LOOK at what to expect at Tuesday’s council meeting, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. at the Maury Young Arts Centre. PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE…