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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze

18 hours ago | squamishchief.com | Bruce Shipkowski

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire, authorities said Thursday. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire, which authorities said Thursday morning grew to more than 23 square miles. (59 square kilometers).
Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

19 hours ago | squamishchief.com | Mario Canseco

In August 2024, housing, homelessness and poverty climbed to the top of the list of concerns for Canadians. What began in the Lower Mainland a decade ago became a preoccupation for people in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Alberta, particularly among those aged 18 to 34. As a federal election campaign carries on, Research Co. asked Canadians who they think is more responsible for making housing affordable in their community.
How many stranger assaults are happening in the City of Vancouver?

20 hours ago | squamishchief.com | Alanna Kelly

Multiple people have been assaulted during violent stranger attacks in Vancouver over the last month. One incident resulted in the death of a 92-year-old man in Chinatown; another involved a Toronto woman who was attacked on the seawall. The Vancouver Police Department confirmed with Glacier Media there are one to two assaults per day throughout the city that are being classified as stranger assaults.
'It's been decimating': B.C. anglers push for chinook salmon fishing in Howe Sound

2 days ago | squamishchief.com | Alanna Kelly

Sea to Sky anglers are hoping to catch government officials' attention as they push to have regulations lifted that prevent the harvesting of chinook salmon in British Columbia's Howe Sound. Since April 2019, people have been banned from catching chinook in the south coast fishery. Jason Assonitis has been a fishing guide in local waters for more than 30 years and angler Dave Brown, vice-chair of the Squamish-Lillooet Sport Fish Advisory Committee, has been advocating for change since 2019.
Tornado-producing storm deals deadly flooding and large hail to Oklahoma and Texas - Squamish Chief

4 days ago | squamishchief.com | Hannah Fingerhut

A slow-moving, active storm system brought heavy rain, large hail and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma and left two people dead as severe weather warnings Sunday continue to threaten parts of the south-central and Midwest U.S.
Ministry of Forests tackles Ashlu Road bridge renovation

5 days ago | squamishchief.com | Jennifer Thuncher

If you have driven out across the Ashlu Road bridge in the Squamish Valley over the winter, you would have noticed that it was getting a little worse for wear. But not anymore. The Ministry of Forests tells The Squamish Chief that recent inspections showed that the Ashlu Road bridge along the Squamish Valley Forest Service Road needed to be repaired, including new planking and guardrails. Work began this past March, with local business Sqomish Forestry Limited doing the work.
Squamish District takes ‘measured’ approach to reducing US supply chain

5 days ago | squamishchief.com | Jennifer Thuncher

Earlier this month, Premier David Eby asked provincial government staff to move away from U.S. suppliers where possible, due to the trade war with America, sparked by President Donald Trump's tariffs and talk of annexation.
Driving Squamish: Sea to Sky road conditions to be aware of today—April 19

5 days ago | squamishchief.com | Jennifer Thuncher

The Squamish weather forecast from Environment Canada says it will be mainly sunny today, with ncreasing cloudiness late this afternoon. The wind will blow from the south 30 km/h near noon. Not a bad day to be on the highway, but remember it is a long weekend. RoadSafetyBC reminds travellers to check their car battery and tires, fill up on gas early and keep an emergency kit handy. Long weekends are notorious for crashes and long road closures because of them.
Celebration of life for Whistler's Jeff Keenan set for May 17

6 days ago | squamishchief.com | Braden Dupuis

A celebration of life for pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan is set for May 17 at the Fairmont in Whistler. Keenan and two others were tragically killed in an avalanche near Nelson on March 24. The celebration of life kicks off at 3 p.m. in the MacDonald ballroom, with an afterparty planned at Merlin's afterwards. "Everyone’s welcome. Please come," wrote Keenan's partner Leanne Pelosi in an Instagram post. "Beyond taken back by the Seymour ride day. It was incredibly hard and incredibly powerful.
Advance Care Planning: The crucial conversation you should have with loved ones

1 week ago | squamishchief.com | Jennifer Thuncher

It is the conversation most of us know we should have with our loved ones, but often don't. According to the BC Centre for Palliative Care, 76% of British Columbians agree it is important to talk about what matters for their future health care, but only about one in three have heard of advance care planning. Less than half have had a conversation with family about this issue. So, what is advance care planning, exactly?