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$250,000 from FortisBC goes into Squamish’s capital reserve fund

$250,000 from FortisBC goes into Squamish’s capital reserve fund

Despite initial recommendations by staff, the District of Squamish council has chosen to direct a significant financial contribution from FortisBC into its broader infrastructure funding pool.
Photos: Private island in B.C. forest selling for $750,000

Photos: Private island in B.C. forest selling for $750,000

It's tucked away in Upper Squamish Valley
SLRD seeks public input on new emergency communications plan

SLRD seeks public input on new emergency communications plan

The new communications and notifications plan will help address 'record-breaking activations' of the Regional District’s Emergency Operation Centre.
Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

'People notice things,' says SFU professor Zhanna Lyubykh, whose latest research reveals that even subtle cues from management can influence whether workers feel safe disclosing their mental health challenges.
What is the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, anyway?

What is the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, anyway?

Let’s mark Local Government Awareness Week with a look at one of B.C.'s unique features: the regional district.
'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

Search and rescue members are seeing a rise in people getting into trouble by not being aware of mountain spring conditions and wearing nano spikes.
Squamish council not willing to support ‘bold’ parking variance for University Highlands development

Squamish council not willing to support ‘bold’ parking variance for University Highlands development

District of Squamish councillors provide feedback not supporting the mixed-use development’s large parking variance request unless there are more transit options provided.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh business beat: Meet one of the women behind Nch'ḵay̓

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh business beat: Meet one of the women behind  Nch'ḵay̓

‘You don't need big budgets to have a big impact’: Squamish Nation member returns home to lead brand marketing for Nch'ḵay̓.
Squamish obituary: Brianne Nicole Halaby

Squamish obituary: Brianne Nicole Halaby

We are very sad to announce the passing of our beloved Brianne. 
Squamish business beat—Prana Yoga: A new yoga and cafe in town

Squamish business beat—Prana Yoga: A new yoga and cafe in town

Have you been to the new yoga and cafe in downtown Squamish? It’s called Prana Yoga and it opened in March this year.