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Update: Will the Squamish pool still close in the fall for maintenance?

Update: Will the Squamish pool still close in the fall for maintenance?

Also, when will the Steam Room reopen?
Squamish council gets first look at the Newport Ridge Neighbourhood Plan

Squamish council gets first look at the Newport Ridge Neighbourhood Plan

The neighbourhood plan was requested following an OCP amendment application, which included a development plan for a portion of the Newport Ridge lands.
Seafood, simplicity, and style: Autostrada’s latest venture in Britannia Beach

Seafood, simplicity, and style: Autostrada’s latest venture in Britannia Beach

'We’re here to create experiences you want to come back to.' With that mission in mind, the team behind Vancouver's popular Autostrada Osteria is opening a new restaurant in a restored historic building at Britannia Beach.
‘Go explore your backyard': Learn about the Sea to Sky man behind these area maps

‘Go explore your backyard': Learn about the Sea to Sky man behind these area maps

Award-winning cartographer on his process, and what he hopes locals take from looking at his ‘information as art’ maps.
Garibaldi Estates house fire: 'Working smoke detectors save lives'

Garibaldi Estates house fire: 'Working smoke detectors save lives'

Over 20 Squamish Fire Rescue crew members were required to contain a structural fire on May 28 that extensively damaged one home. A District spokesperson says working smoke detectors alerted family in time to evacuate.
Slalom racing and community spirit shine at Mamquam Meltdown

Slalom racing and community spirit shine at Mamquam Meltdown

The waters of the Mamquam River were alive with energy on May 24 as more than 90 kayakers took part in the fifth annual Mamquam Meltdown.
What is the Mamquam Meltdown?

What is the Mamquam Meltdown?

The Mamquam Meltdown is a timed slalom racing event that was held along the Mamquam river on May 24.
Squamish council move forward with housing development in Loggers East Neighbourhood

Squamish council move forward with housing development in Loggers East Neighbourhood

The development at 1032 Finch Drive will see 40 three-bedroom townhouses be built, each with two parking spaces provided.
Squamish photographer captures bears in the wild—without disturbing them

Squamish photographer captures bears in the wild—without disturbing them

With patience and a telephoto lens, Brian Aikens spent an hour photographing wild bears in their natural habitat—proving that great shots don’t require getting too close.
New townhouse development in Dentville supported by Squamish council

New townhouse development in Dentville supported by Squamish council

District of Squamish councillors gave a rezoning application for an 18 townhouse development on Britannia Ave. its first three readings on May 20.