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Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG's plan to house workers on a cruise ship, known as the 'floatel,' near Squamish, B.C.
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Solar panels, bird houses, pirate ship playground: See these new Squamish townhouses

Solar panels, bird houses, pirate ship playground: See these new Squamish townhouses

ReGen Homes' latest venture in Chickadee Lane offers zero-emission three-bedroom units for families, close to downtown.
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By the numbers: See how much District staff and employees made in 2024

By the numbers: See how much District staff and employees made in 2024

The District of Squamish has released its annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for 2024, revealing top earners among elected officials, municipal staff, and contractors.
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Squamish Business Beat: Meet SparkBlocks, the new STEM toy for kids

Squamish Business Beat: Meet SparkBlocks, the new STEM toy for kids

‘I actually call it the learning mullet, you've got toys up front, but then in the back, it's really STEM skills and learning,‘ says co-creator.
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Squamish today—it is summer solstice

Squamish today—it is summer solstice

As the summer solstice arrives, residents of Squamish can expect a dramatic shift in weather with cooler temperatures, rain, and even alpine snow forecasted for Friday evening into Saturday morning.
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Check it out: 6 Squamish events—starting tonight

Check it out: 6 Squamish events—starting tonight

'You’re gonna need a bigger screen!' Celebrate Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a free screening of Spielberg’s classic thriller at the library.
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Best of Syrup: Bear sightings, cougar close calls and a border town plea

Best of Syrup: Bear sightings, cougar close calls and a border town plea

Wildlife made headlines on Syrup this week.
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Squamish letter: District urged to negotiate for hospitals, transit before new housing

Squamish letter: District urged to negotiate for hospitals, transit before new housing

A concerned resident is calling on the District of Squamish to demand critical infrastructure investments—including hospitals, transit, and emergency planning—before complying with the province’s aggressive new housing targets.
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Day 11: Crews continue to monitor Dryden Creek wildfire

Day 11: Crews continue to monitor Dryden Creek wildfire

Firefighters are focusing their efforts on the southeast and southwest flanks of the Dryden Creek blaze, which continues to pose hazards despite being largely contained.
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One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

More than 2,000 fires have already been documented in Canada this year, burning almost 40,000 square kilometres of land.
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