The gala was sponsored by eleven businesses from Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.

Called NextRide, the service provides passengers  with real-time data on the location of their bus and when it would arrive at a particular stop. It will also allow them to see how full a bus is at any given time.

The local police say they have seen an increase in calls for Elk on the highway around Squamish and are wanting to remind the public to keep an eye out for them while driving in the corridor.

Residents are urged to use extra caution around all local waterways and tributaries, and keep well back from the river banks - especially with children and pets. A rapid rise of water levels can be expected.

Incumbent Liberal Party MLA Jordan Sturdy is contesting to retain the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky riding in the May 9 provincial election. Here is a brief interview with Sturdy.

Third Crossing Society director Gary Fribance says a road connection from Powell River to Squamish will drive tourism, boost the economy, reduce traffic bottlenecks at the ferry terminals and string together coastal and interiors communities.

The B.C. government is investing $5.4-million on safety and mobility upgrades for the Sea-to-Sky Highway from Lions Bay to Pemberton, happening this summer and fall 2016.

There is a seemingly innocuous element on Highway 99 that can cause serious injury and even death — the lack of concrete barriers that divide the Highway 99.

Coun. Susan Chappelle brought forward the motion asking the Mayor write a letter to Whistler council to discuss reinstating the regional transit between the two communities.

Conservative candidate John Weston says service to community and country is deeply rooted in his family history.