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Baby Angel died peacefully in his parents' arms, says family

Baby Angel died peacefully in his parents' arms, says family

Squamish and North Shore communities rallied around newborn Alejo, who had a rare form of pediatric cancer his parents hoped could be treated. 
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Watch this black oystercatcher catch snacks at Furry Creek (Video)

Watch this black oystercatcher catch snacks at Furry Creek (Video)

Squamish Birder Chris Dale captured this footage of a black oystercatcher on the waterfront at Furry Creek. 
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Squamish Nation and SSCS host Buckley Avenue affordable housing site ceremony (Photo Gallery)

Squamish Nation and SSCS host Buckley Avenue affordable housing site ceremony (Photo Gallery)

A blessing from the Squamish Nation marked a big milestone in the latest effort of the District to increase the amount of affordable housing in Squamish.
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Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Seven more COVID-19-related deaths brings death toll from virus in B.C. to 1,355.
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Historic permanent residency draw ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity

Historic permanent residency draw ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity

Express Entry invitations pave pathway to residency for thousands of Canadians
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Former head of Squamish Nation finances testifies at fraud trial

Former head of Squamish Nation finances testifies at fraud trial

Former finance head Audrey Larsen told a judge she felt powerless to stop cheque requests
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Will the resignation of FMCBC executive director impact Squamish Smoke Bluffs sale?

Will the resignation of FMCBC executive director impact Squamish Smoke Bluffs sale?

Barry Janyk is stepping down from his position with the Federation of BC Mountain Clubs due to budget restraints.
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North Vancouver brewery selling special beer for newborn baby with rare form of cancer

North Vancouver brewery selling special beer for newborn baby with rare form of cancer

Partial proceeds from North Point Brewing's Alejo IPA will help pay for expensive surgery
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Squamish sets its overall tax revenue increase at 6.5%, which may be offset by growth

Squamish sets its overall tax revenue increase at 6.5%, which may be offset by growth

The municipality will not be repeating the same break it extended to residents last year, when it flatlined tax revenue increases in response to COVID-19.
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A curious bobcat was spotted strolling along Whistler's Valley Trail (VIDEO)

A curious bobcat was spotted strolling along Whistler's Valley Trail (VIDEO)

One Whistler local managed to catch his up-close-and-personal encounter with the wild animal on film
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