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Federal Greens name candidate ahead of Oct. 21 vote

Former North Van councillor, provincial Green candidate Dana Taylor gets the nod

Though Dana Taylor ultimately fell short in the 2017 provincial election—coming in second for the B.C. Green Party behind Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy—he did gain some valuable takeaways. “It was a heck of an experience, and I’m sure all people who engage in this experience something similar, but you get to know the place you live,” Taylor said.…

Pemberton council to vote on expansion of mobile-home park

FIRST LOOK: Childcare report; correct spelling for Lillooet River and Lillooet Lake; financing for new public works truck

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect at the Tuesday, June 25 Village of Pemberton (VOP) regular council meeting. The meeting kicks off at 9:00 a.m. at Council Chambers (7400 Prospect Street).…

Canadian government closes Criminal Code loophole that allowed non-penetration acts with animals

The clear gap was highlighted in a 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision

Forcing an animal into any sexual act is now outlawed in Canada after the Senate finalized a bill Tuesday to close a loophole in the country’s bestiality laws. Prior to the bill’s passing, there was no law against forcing an animal into sexual acts that excluded penetration.…

Women’s rights offer best solution to world’s woes

What’s the top solution for resolving the human-caused climate crisis? According to Paul Hawken, it’s educating girls and improving family planning.…

BC Overland Rally roaring into Whistler Olympic Park

Organizer hopes to offer travellers a real adventure

If you travel, BC Overland Rally organizer Ray Hyland hopes you can have a real adventure. Take, for example, a recent foray that Hyland and his family went on that started when he restored a 1954 Land Rover that he found in a field near Revelstoke and bought for $300.…

The French immersion experience and how it changed my life

This year, I will be graduating from Pemberton Secondary School with a Double Dogwood Diploma. I have completed all eight years of the Late French Immersion Program, and have been fully fluent in French since Grade 9.…

Report calls for expansion of licensed daycare in Pemberton

There are currently 12.5 licensed spaces for every 100 kids in Pemberton, according to the report

A new report into the licensed-daycare situation in Pemberton spells out something that administrators and parents have long known—that there simply aren’t enough spaces for the growing community. There are approximately 12.5 licensed spaces for every 100 kids (up to 12 years old) living in Pemberton and all 73 of the community’s licensed spaces are filled, according to the report, which was commissioned by the Social Planning and Research Council of BC.…

A Pawsitively Perfect Vacation for You and Your Dog | The Whistler Insider

whistler.com – Dogs and adventuring – the two go hand-in-paw. In a world where our dogs are considered part of the family, we want to make sure our fur babies can join the family vacation whenever possible. What be…

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Updated: Wildfire burning north of Horseshoe Bay reduces Sea to Sky Highway flow

vancouversun.com – A wildfire burning north of Horseshoe Bay has grown on Sunday and continues to impact highway traffic. The Strip Creek fire, 4.5 kilometres south of Lions Bay, was reported to B.C. Wildfire Service l…

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The Major’s Daughter: Clara Vinrace’s Farewell to her Father

clevelandart.org – Gift of Henry Sayles Francis 1941.134 Catalogue raisonné: Johnson 1 From Block Books to Baskin: Artists as Illustrators. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (May 13-August 17, 198…

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The Whistler – Mirage. ep18, 420913

retro-otr.com – Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:31 — 27.0MB) Fred Adams is an attorney. Involved with the underworld, he is taken to the manager of a night club, Gloria. Has Fred turned against …

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We the North celebrate!

How sweet it is this Canada Day

Hello, Raptors! We the North are so proud of you for delivering what might be the best lead-up ever to Canada Day.…

Cruising Alaska with badass female guides

As my group approaches Dawes Glacier, Cherese Taggert weaves the skiff between chunks of blue, white and clear glacial ice.…

Squamish may declare climate emergency

Following student strikes, council works on a motion to declare emergency

In the wake of global student climate strikes, Squamish moves a step closer to declaring a climate emergency. After hearing a presentation from Howe Sound Secondary students Trina Fearon and Annie Malpass, council voted unanimously in favour of preparing a motion to declare a climate emergency.…