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Squamish Chamber of Commerce announces economic recovery initiatives

Squamish Chamber of Commerce announces economic recovery initiatives

Free grant writing services and a buy-local workshop are among the projects.
New book about orcas for the Squamish marine lover in the family

New book about orcas for the Squamish marine lover in the family

Children's book aims to teach children about conservation.
New overnight backpackers' guidebook out May 11

New overnight backpackers' guidebook out May 11

'Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia: The Essential Guide to Overnight Hiking Trails' includes Sea to Sky Corridor trips.
Squamish food bank gives as well as it gets

Squamish food bank gives as well as it gets

The Market receives a new van and gives its old one to Whistler.
The Squamish Farmers' Market is back for its 20th season

The Squamish Farmers' Market is back for its 20th season

Market staying outside downtown through fall.
Watch this white-crowned sparrow in the Squamish Estuary (VIDEO)

Watch this white-crowned sparrow in the Squamish Estuary (VIDEO)

You can know it is in the area often from the sound of its rather noisy scuffling in the bushes.
Squamish's Conservation Officer Service kept busy this month

Squamish's Conservation Officer Service kept busy this month

Officers patrolling for off-leash dogs, 4X4ers destroying habitat, and more.
Want to learn more about the life-cycle of chum salmon? (Video)

Want to learn more about the life-cycle of chum salmon? (Video)

The goal of the film — which will be shown in schools — is to foster an interest in and care for salmon, which are so economically, socially, and environmentally crucial in B.C.
What was that DFO boat doing out on Howe Sound?

What was that DFO boat doing out on Howe Sound?

Squamish-based Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officers were out on Howe Sound this week conducting a vessel patrol.
Earth Day: Squamish students push for regional transit

Earth Day: Squamish students push for regional transit

Students in an environmental science class at Howe Sound Secondary lobby the transportation minister and launch an online petition.