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City, Squamish Nation deal for Burrard Bridge condo towers kept secret for more than two months

City, Squamish Nation deal for Burrard Bridge condo towers kept secret for more than two months

Vancouver city hall's communications department quietly published the agreement the day after the summer's last city council meeting, on the Friday of the BC Day long weekend.
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What’s in a name?: For the granddaughter of Squamish’s Alex Munro, everything

What’s in a name?: For the granddaughter of Squamish’s Alex Munro, everything

Janice DesJardins’ family and others are calling for the new fire hall to retain his name.
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Your posture when taking a pill greatly affects when it kicks in

Your posture when taking a pill greatly affects when it kicks in

If you want your painkiller to kick in as soon as possible, lay down on your right side when taking a pill.
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Bear killed after entering occupied Whistler home

Bear killed after entering occupied Whistler home

Whistler conservation officers previously heard reports of a bear entering Nita Lake Lodge
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Squamish firefighters and municipality strike a new collective agreement

Squamish firefighters and municipality strike a new collective agreement

IAFF Local 2874 members will receive annual wage increases; more full-time firefighters to be hired.
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What B.C. residents may expect from striking public sector workers

What B.C. residents may expect from striking public sector workers

Unionized B.C. public sector workers are now striking at liquor and cannabis warehouses; could more services — from campsites to social services — be disrupted?
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How sustainable is your reusable bag? Depends on how much you reuse it

How sustainable is your reusable bag? Depends on how much you reuse it

Reusable bags are often touted as an eco-friendly solution to single-use plastic bags. But how many times do they need to be used to actually equal or improve upon the environmental impact of their predecessor?
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Heat warning for Squamish area issued by Environment Canada

Heat warning for Squamish area issued by Environment Canada

The Howe Sound region will be facing highs of 29 to 35 C inland, and near 27 C near the water, with temperatures moderating on Friday.
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Mixed reaction at public hearing for a nearly 1,000-unit residential-hotel-commercial development at Furry Creek

Mixed reaction at public hearing for a nearly 1,000-unit residential-hotel-commercial development at Furry Creek

Tony Rainbow was the sole elected official from Squamish-Lillooet Regional District present at the hearing. 
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Black bear takes a dip in West Van backyard pond

Black bear takes a dip in West Van backyard pond

A cool dip and a chilled snack. This bear knows how to deal with the heat.
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