Working on the farm during his childhood in the prairies, Larry Koopman of NDP saw in daily practice the ideals of social justice and direct community action.

The maverick Ken Melamed of Green Party was the only Whistler councillor to oppose the hosting of the Olympics

The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority has issued a Wildfire Smoke Advisory for the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and surrounding areas because of forest fire smoke that is affecting areas from Howe Sound through Squamish and Whistler to Pemberton and surrounding areas. Above, a picture posted by Squamish Shell on their FB page.

The 40-kilometre marine trail spans Howe Sound -- from Horseshoe Bay to Squamish to Gibsons -- and includes campsites in Porteau Cove, Halkett Bay and Plumper Cove provincial parks along with six new provincial marine recreation sites.

The signs, which are to be installed at the northbound lane near the Cleveland Avenue intersection as well as at the southbound lane near the Mamquam River Bridge, are expected to help mitigate vehicle-wildlife collisions along Highway 99 and protect the local elk population.

The Centre for Sustainability is launching a new Social Venture Challenge (SVC), a new program to support entrepreneurs in the Squamish-Lillooet / Sea to Sky region to develop new business initiatives that have community benefits.

The best place to start this historical journey is at the place where it began: Navigating the waters of the Howe Sound. We have created this guide on how to best explore the historical and cultural offerings of the beautiful Howe Sound.

Two Powell River entrepreneurs are hopeful a fast ferry they designed will be on water by next month.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is planning to retrofit asbestos pipes in a Whistler neighbourhoods in 2015.

Garibaldi Highlands Elementary will have three new smart boards for each intermediate class as a result of a $9,000 grant from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation.