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Obituary: James Alexander Gray

Obituary: James Alexander Gray

James was a bright light to anyone he met. He was always willing to lend a hand.
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District of Squamish releases details of CUPE agreement

District of Squamish releases details of CUPE agreement

Union staff to receive 11.5% pay bump across three years, plus 4.5% inflation lump sum.
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Updated: Squamish's sole boat launch faces further degradation and accessibility issues

Updated: Squamish's sole boat launch faces further degradation and accessibility issues

Advocate calls on Woodfibre LNG to fix launch; company says it is working directly with ‘operator.’ Meanwhile, the District is moving toward a new public boat launch solution.
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Why some Squamish railway tracks are a no-go: CN police enforce trespassing law

Why some Squamish railway tracks are a no-go: CN police enforce trespassing law

Squamish residents given warnings by CN police for unsafe railway crossings.
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Squamish RCMP recover unidentified body near Mamquam Falls

Squamish RCMP recover unidentified body near Mamquam Falls

On April 24, RCMP and Squamish SAR recovered an unidentified body. Police working to identify and inform family.
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X̱wún̓eḵw sea dike gets $6.3M budget increase from Squamish council

X̱wún̓eḵw sea dike gets $6.3M budget increase from Squamish council

Council increased the budget for the downtown sea dike project, citing necessary flood protection.
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Feeling hesitant to text an old friend? New research says you're not alone

Feeling hesitant to text an old friend? New research says you're not alone

SFU study co-author Lara Aknin delves into the reluctance to reach out to past connections.
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‘A dream come true’

‘A dream come true’

Marcus Goguen prevails in Verbier at the zenith of his first full Freeride World Tour campaign
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Updated: Letter: Hikers meet unexpected barrier on Squamish Estuary Trail—No crossing allowed

Updated: Letter: Hikers meet unexpected barrier on Squamish Estuary Trail—No crossing allowed

A surprising encounter at the Squamish Estuary Trail.
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Lil’wat Nation to close Joffre Lakes for periods over summer to 'conserve natural and cultural values'

Lil’wat Nation to close Joffre Lakes for periods over summer to 'conserve natural and cultural values'

Chief Dean Nelson said the province's ability to listen 'demonstrates a true step in our shared journey of reconciliation'
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