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Invasive Mosquitos Found in Sea to Sky Region

Study shows disease present in small sample of airborne insects Mosquito surveillance team (l to r): Dr. Anya F. Smith, BCCDC senior scientist, graduate students Jessica Kuzyk and Crystal Han, and vector specialist Stefan Iwasawa. Photo courtesy BCCDC. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) announced this week that the pilot project launched in response to several pediatric encephalitis cases in the Whistler area has indeed found invasive species and evidence of Cali

June 2 Council In Focus

Clear-cut concerns continue All members of Council were present in person for Tuesday's Council meeting, with Chief Administrative Officer Ross Blackwell joining the table. After a heated discussion before the meeting began regarding which items would be included in the agenda, Council moved into a closed session. When Council returned to an open session, Mayor Ken Berry announced that Council had endorsed the Lions Bay Arts Council's choice of art wrap for the Beach Park was

Springtime Melodies

Wednesday's Lions Bay School concert event open to all It's time to celebrate spring with the students of Lions Bay School. Everyone is invited to attend the free Spring Concert on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Vice Principal Jennifer Ohlhauser says the program includes songs the students have learned over the past month, which will each be performed "with actions and energy." Students from kindergarten through Grade Three will be showcasing their vocal skills, along with a

Getting the Point in Squamish

Unique new piercing parlor enters the scene Squamish Piercing & Jewelry co-owner Jon Gawiuk stands in the newly opened location. If you're looking for a little atmosphere when getting your ears (or anything else) pierced, look no further. Squamish Piercing & Jewelry Co. has recently opened in downtown Squamish, and it brings a whole new look to the piercing experience. Since the company opened in May, they've received over 100 five-star reviews, and co-owner Jon Gawiuk says t