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Squamish letter: 'While kayaking down the Squamish River, a friend and I had our kayaks overturned'

Squamish letter: 'While kayaking down the Squamish River, a friend and I had our kayaks overturned'

'I learned a number of things: a situation can go from amazing to disastrous in an instant; bailing equipment, rope, life jackets, and a reliable communication device are a must when on the water in a kayak.'
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Lack of salmon may not be the problem after all for endangered orcas, report suggests

Lack of salmon may not be the problem after all for endangered orcas, report suggests

Researchers spent months tracking the two whale populations' preferred food in the Salish Sea and the waters of northern Vancouver Island.
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Space invaders: These plants are bad news for your garden — and for the environment

Space invaders: These plants are bad news for your garden — and for the environment

There are many invasive plant species on Vancouver Island, but a few stand out as the worst culprits when it comes to affecting local plants and habitats.
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Opinion: New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets

Opinion: New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets

'Climate scientists' are often understood as being a block of experts with monolithic beliefs. A new survey sheds considerable nuance onto the beliefs and perceptions of climate scientists.
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Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Stay secure and prepared: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Communications Security Establishment: "We strongly caution Canadians to be aware of fraud and scams..."
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Mushroom season in Squamish can be a danger for dogs

Mushroom season in Squamish can be a danger for dogs

With over 1,000 species of mushrooms in Squamish, the chance of your dog eating a poisonous mushroom is high. Here’s what you should do if that happens.
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B.C.'s newest pipeline conflict, explained

B.C.'s newest pipeline conflict, explained

Reminiscent of the Coastal GasLink conflict, the brewing clash over the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project raises questions: where do B.C. parties stand on the pipeline, and will the election outcome change its course? Should we worry about its climate impacts?
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Video: Archival footage captures sights and sounds of Vancouver's Expo 86

Video: Archival footage captures sights and sounds of Vancouver's Expo 86

The panorama at end shows an amazing comparison of what the city looked like back then.
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Squamish editorial: Debunking myths—press freedom here versus the U.S.

Squamish editorial: Debunking myths—press freedom here versus the U.S.

'If you are like most folks, you likely think Canada is more free with information given to the press than the U.S. Nope.'
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Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the recalled product.
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