Squamish News
No Risk to Air Quality, Soil, or Water Following Terminal Fire, Survey Finds
There are no potential air quality, or risks to soil, vegetation and water following the Terminal fire, according to the survey conducted by the District of Squamish and other agencies. Photo: NEWS1130
Geotech Findings on Squamish Chief Rockslide Expected Soon
Geological engineers are in the process of compiling their findings on the Squamish Chief rocklside and an update is anticipated in the next few days, the District of Squamish reported in its latest update.
Photo: Mandy Jensen
Squamish Terminal Resumes Operations
Despite the serious impact of the fire, Squamish Terminals has resumed operations, said Kim Stegeman-Lowe, the vice-president of operations at the Squamish Terminals.
Squamish Fire 100 Per Cent Contained
The Squamish dock fire which began Thursday evening is now 100 per cent contained. Squamish Fire Rescue continues to work toward extinguishment.
Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect
The Ministry of Environment is maintaining the Air Quality Advisory that was issued Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. While air quality readings in Squamish are currently indicating low concern, fire suppression efforts today may temporarily affect this and result in deteriorating air quality.
I SAY…Grow Food and Get Connected
By Adriana SmithPublished: April 14, 2015 I READ a blog by Earthie Mama the other day about raising
In the Grey Zone, We Can Miss a Lot
Health Canada isn’t in the business of being cruel; handing someone an untested, unproven or unregulated drug might actually make things worse. It might even kill the patient.
Is a Loved One’s Pain Debatable ?
When I was asked to have a debate on medical cannabis dispensaries in Canada my first thought was—what is there to debate? The current medical cannabis system is ‘flawed by any standard': not debatable.
I SAY…Garden On
My husband has always been passionate about growing food and is now building an aquaponics system in our downtown backyard. We plan to add rabbits and chickens next year.
I SAY…Hop on to a Freighter
My husband and I went to S. America on a freighter where my husband fell, cut his head, was ‘piloted’ to a hospital, cared for and returned to our ship where it had travelled on down to Rio de Janeiro. There was no extra charge to us and I was able to accompany him.