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Updated: Uber aims to expand to Squamish: Looking to hire local drivers

Updated: Uber aims to expand to Squamish: Looking to hire local drivers

Company plans expansion into B.C. in early 2025, offering a $500 incentive for new drivers; Squamish Taxi shares concerns over the announcement.
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Squamish letter: Councillor wrong on Sue Big Oil

Squamish letter: Councillor wrong on Sue Big Oil

Regarding Coun Greenlaw’s letter on why she supports the Sue Big Oil movement in The Squamish Chief Oct. 31, there is little doubt that her concern is well-founded. Whether Sue Big Oil is a solution requires more scrutiny.
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Squamish Nation designers showcase empowering collections at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

Squamish Nation designers showcase empowering collections at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

The four-day event features four Squamish Nation designers showing both traditional and contemporary work celebrating resilience
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No Evidence Found: Squamish RCMP refute social media posts on alleged kidnappings

No Evidence Found: Squamish RCMP refute social media posts on alleged kidnappings

Mounties warn residents against taking the law into their own hands. The alert comes after widespread social media posts and reports of alleged gender-based stalking, and attempted kidnappings in the community.
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'Weather can change so quickly': Drivers checked for winter tires on Sea to Sky Highway

'Weather can change so quickly': Drivers checked for winter tires on Sea to Sky Highway

BC Highway Patrol officers highlight the importance of winter tires with a roadside check and advice for safe mountain driving. Fines and turnarounds for unprepared drivers.
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Squamish Eagles hockey team receives sponsorship boost from RONA

Squamish Eagles hockey team receives sponsorship boost from RONA

Team selected for a new RONA sponsorship program aimed at supporting local youth hockey teams.
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Squamish youth opinion: Rats—The underrated pets

Squamish youth opinion: Rats—The underrated pets

While dogs often steal the spotlight in Squamish as beloved companions, rats are surprisingly loveable and intelligent pets.
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Branching out—Squamish Community Forest hosts open house to gather community input on future plans

Branching out—Squamish Community Forest hosts open house to gather community input on future plans

Looking to learn more about the Squamish Community Forest? Curious about how local forests are managed, or how you can have your say in future plans?
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Squamish business beat: Tiny Tots Gym opens in Squamish

Squamish business beat: Tiny Tots Gym opens in Squamish

The new kids' indoor playground in Dentville has designated spaces for different age groups and is run by daycare owner Aida Gomez and her family.
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Squamish groups urge bikers to stay off unsanctioned trails in Smoke Bluffs Park

Squamish groups urge bikers to stay off unsanctioned trails in Smoke Bluffs Park

New illicit trails have been popping up near climbing routes and trails, officials say. 
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