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'We're in a bad year,' say search and rescue managers in Sea to Sky region

'We're in a bad year,' say search and rescue managers in Sea to Sky region

The beauty of B.C.'s wilderness is drawing more adventurers than ever — but experts say social media may be encouraging risky behaviour without proper training or gear.
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Squamish council reviews TUP application for two WLNG floatels

Squamish council reviews TUP application for two WLNG floatels

District of Squamish council is once again grappling with the future of floating worker accommodations at the Woodfibre LNG site, as councillors reviewed a draft temporary use permit (TUP) this week—without planning a public hearing.
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Squamish letter: Resident raises concerns over mixed supportive housing plan

Squamish letter: Resident raises concerns over mixed supportive housing plan

A long-time community member is sounding the alarm on a new supportive housing proposal in Squamish, arguing it could compromise the safety and dignity of elderly residents.
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SLRD pushes for provincial action on orphaned infrastructure, fire brigades and emergency management ahead of UBCM

SLRD pushes for provincial action on orphaned infrastructure, fire brigades and emergency management ahead of UBCM

The regional district is seeking changes to better reflect rural realities under climate change, reconciliation mandates and camping on Crown lands
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Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Search continues for Illya Rechytskyy, 65, who was visiting Whistler from Israel
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'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

She was on a BC Ferries vessel when she spotted an illusion in the Salish Sea.
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Man charged with impaired driving, breach of release order in Squamish

Man charged with impaired driving, breach of release order in Squamish

Police have charged a local man with impaired driving and breaching a release order after he allegedly failed a roadside screening test last month.
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Palestinian flag removed from Stawamus Chief after controversy

Palestinian flag removed from Stawamus Chief after controversy

BC Parks says it will not be pursuing enforcement actions now that the flag has been removed following Squamish Nation's request that it be taken down.
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Goldstone matches Gwin's record of four straight World Cup downhill wins

Goldstone matches Gwin's record of four straight World Cup downhill wins

Hoffmann prevails among women on perfect day for Santa Cruz Syndicate; Hemstreet rides to third
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Squamish business beat: First graduates emerge from Woodfibre LNG and Squamish Nation partnership

Squamish business beat: First graduates emerge from Woodfibre LNG and Squamish Nation partnership

Emily Nahanee and John Williams are the inaugural graduates of a fully funded operator training program designed to support Indigenous participation in Canada’s energy sector.
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