Alyssa Noel

1 day ago | burnabynow.com | Alyssa Noel

The BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) use of a planned ignition during the 2023 Downton Lake wildfire was based on “sound forest practices and a reasonable assessment of wildfire threat.” That was the Forest Practices Board’s findings released on Tuesday, May 13.

1 day ago | bowenislandundercurrent.com | Alyssa Noel

The BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) use of a planned ignition during the 2023 Downton Lake wildfire was based on “sound forest practices and a reasonable assessment of wildfire threat.”That was the Forest Practices Board’s findings released on Tuesday, May 13.

Jan 12, 2025 | squamishchief.com | Alyssa Noel

Federal officials found a local religious organization that was taking part in the temporary foreign worker program non-compliant and fined them $15,000 last month.

Dec 17, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Alyssa Noel

For a town of just over 23,000 people, there are a surprising number of industry leaders who quietly call Squamish home. Take Theresa "Tess" Eriksson, for example. Having earned a PhD that focused on kindness in business—pay-it-forward kindness, in particular—Eriksson serves as chief operating officer of JTS Consulting, which focuses on smart infrastructure. Last month, she took home a Women of Inspiration Award in the Authentic Leader category in New York City.

Dec 17, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Alyssa Noel

New Year’s Eve revellers can hop on a Squamish bus for free on Dec. 31. B.C. transit announced that local buses will be free for the evening starting at 8 p.m. with an extended weekday schedule. (See more here.) Meanwhile, if you’re heading down the highway to Whistler you can expect free transit all day, compliments of the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Extra buses may be added as well, according to a release.