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District to create its own carbon tax

A new carbon tax is headed for Squamish aimed specifically at the municipality. On Tuesday (April 29) council gave preliminary approval to put $12,945 in the operational budget for a carbon tax reserve fund.

Have you seen Kelly Thomas Spicer?

RCMP is asking residents to help find a 50-year-old Squamish man, who has been described as a "loner."Kelly Thomas Spicer has been a custodian and resident of Klahanie Campground for the past two years.

A new dawn in the Squamish Estuary

In the quest to protect the Squamish Estuary, there is no time to savour success.

Youth makes geography finals

A Mamquam Elementary student gave geography buffs across the province a run for their money April 19, when he finished sixth at the Great Canadian Geography Challenge B.C. finals in Nakusp.

From sky to sea supporting Darfur

As protesters continue to ambush the Olympic torch relay headed to Beijing, a team of athletes carried a flame down, up and over Squamish on Friday (April 25) in order to raise awareness for the conflict in Sudan's western province of Darfur.

GAS assessment suspended again

The proposed all seasons resort Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) has hit another substantial roadblock.

Squamish treated generously: MOT

A long-awaited meeting with Ministry of Transportation representatives yielded small victories Tuesday (April 29).

Young thugs put woman through 'terrifying' ordeal

Police are asking the community's help in finding two suspects that put a woman through what they're calling a "terrifying" ordeal.On Sunday (April 27) at approximately 3:30 a.m.

Province plans to allow for 'Olympic' traffic lanes

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School may get on-site police

RCMP presence at Howe Sound Secondary is likely to become a familiar sight this fall. Following on the heels of threats to student safety last week, council is offering to help fund a school liaison officer to be stationed out of the high school.
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