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Breaking down the FIFA World Cup poster with the Vancouver artist behind it The poster has three sections, representing the three countries hosting the World Cup.

Breaking down the FIFA World Cup poster with the Vancouver artist behind it

04.03.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marine celebration: Sea otters at the Vancouver Aquarium have 'World Cup fever' With 100 days until kickoff, the aquarium's beloved ocean critters are excited.

Marine celebration: Sea otters at the Vancouver Aquarium have 'World Cup fever'

03.03.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sqomish Forestry looks to engage Squamish school kids in land stewardship, through cedar and log donations Sqomish Forestry has donated around 1,000 cedar seedlings and a canoe log to Squamish school students, to broaden their learning opportunities.

Sqomish Forestry looks to engage Squamish school kids in land stewardship, through cedar and log donations

03.03.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rob Shaw: Eby caught in contradiction over Musqueam title agreement Premier claims he wasn't briefed on deal signed a few feet away from him last month

Rob Shaw: Eby caught in contradiction over Musqueam title agreement

03.03.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes has a breakout star in Victoria's Chris Wilson There’s almost too much content,’ says UVic grad Chris Wilson, breakout star of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes has a breakout star in Victoria's Chris Wilson

03.03.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran Typical of an unconventional presidency, the Trump administration waited more than 48 hours to make any live, public communication to the American people about why it had decided to go to war with Iran.

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

03.03.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with 'natural partner' SYDNEY β€” Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence.

Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with 'natural partner'

03.03.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A $500K winning lotto ticket bought in Vancouver is sitting unclaimed Time to dig through the couch cushions.

A $500K winning lotto ticket bought in Vancouver is sitting unclaimed

02.03.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent This Sunday will mark the last time B.C. residents have to change their clocks.

Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent

02.03.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VIMFF lands in Squamish with film nights, workshops and a focus on bikes and big walls A bikepacker and a climber from Squamish are sharing their stories at this year's Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which comes to town March 10 and 11.

VIMFF lands in Squamish with film nights, workshops and a focus on bikes and big walls

02.03.2026 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Squamish residents to present at VIMFF this year A bikepacker and a climber from Squamish are sharing their stories at this year's Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which comes to town March 10 and 11.

Squamish residents to present at VIMFF this year

02.03.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rob Shaw: DRIPA head departs as Eby prepares to curb court fallout Jessica Wood leaves ahead of amendments aimed at clarifying B.C. law’s impact on private property

Rob Shaw: DRIPA head departs as Eby prepares to curb court fallout

02.03.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership DELHI β€” Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership.

Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership

02.03.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership DELHI β€” Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership.

Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership

02.03.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership DELHI β€” Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership.

Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership

02.03.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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End of hallucinations? How Vancouver AI firms achieve accuracy Ventures increasingly train AI agents on retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems that containerize data in small data sets

End of hallucinations? How Vancouver AI firms achieve accuracy

02.03.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mapping the Wild: Squamish researchers reveal 40 years of landscape change The Finding Refuge Wildlife Connectivity Project is bringing three years of science, satellite data, and Indigenous knowledge to the community at a free event on March 6 at the Squamish Adventure Centre.

Mapping the Wild: Squamish researchers reveal 40 years of landscape change

01.03.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Squamish Nation member commended for leadership, with UVic Alumni award Yataltenat Kelley McReynolds has been awarded for her efforts in Indigenous leadership, by her university.

Squamish Nation member commended for leadership, with UVic Alumni award

01.03.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo gallery: See Squamish's Coldest Night of the Year 2026 Feb. 28, hundreds of residents showed up to walk for awareness about homelessness and to raise funds to support services at Squamish Helping Hands.

Photo gallery: See Squamish's Coldest Night of the Year 2026

01.03.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reports DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) β€” The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a top security adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in American-Israel airstrikes on the country, state media reported Sunday.

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reports

01.03.2026 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) β€” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and

Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel

01.03.2026 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran’s supreme leader is dead following major attack by US and Israel DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) β€” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died following a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and

Iran’s supreme leader is dead following major attack by US and Israel

01.03.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering those who served: Monday marks Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day On March 2, SAR representatives from across the province will gather at the Legislature in Victoria to honour those who lost their lives as a result of being rescuers, including Sea to Sky volunteers.

Remembering those who served: Monday marks Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day

28.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wolf-dog hybrid put down after being deemed 'un-adoptable' Genetic testing revealed that the two-year-old animal, surrendered to the B.C. SPCA early this year, was 35.4 per cent gray wolf.

Wolf-dog hybrid put down after being deemed 'un-adoptable'

28.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fleming, Hansen and Rodger headed to Biathlon Youth Junior Worlds in Germany 16 athletes have been selected for Team Canada, who will compete from Feb. 28 to March 8

Fleming, Hansen and Rodger headed to Biathlon Youth Junior Worlds in Germany

28.02.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Youth Climate Corps completes 24 Squamish projects Second season sees home retrofits, wildfire outreach and habitat restoration across the District.

Youth Climate Corps completes 24 Squamish projects

28.02.2026 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Province delays new long-term care home slated for Squamish Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford and BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote are criticizing the province’s decision to delay the community’s future long-term care home, warning that postponements will deepen pressure on families and caregivers.

Province delays new long-term care home slated for Squamish

28.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C. farm hit with record $435K penalty for foreign worker violations The penalty to Kanwar Walia Farms is the largest ever handed to a B.C. company for breaching laws meant to protect temporary foreign workers

B.C. farm hit with record $435K penalty for foreign worker violations

27.02.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends About one in 300 people have high cholesterol caused by a genetic condition passed down through families.

Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends

27.02.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Province to cap taxpayer-funded gift cards at $100 The move follows the revelation that almost 400 gift cards totalling about $15,000 were handed out to bureaucrats and volunteers over about 21 months.

Province to cap taxpayer-funded gift cards at $100

27.02.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0