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Aggressive black bear killed in Britannia Beach for public safety

Aggressive black bear killed in Britannia Beach for public safety

The black bear had repeatedly attempted to enter homes and charged at people, officials say.
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Update: Woodfibre LNG eyes streamlined process for tank expansion

Update: Woodfibre LNG eyes streamlined process for tank expansion

After initially applying last year to boost its on-site condensate capacity, Woodfibre LNG has changed course and will now seek approval through BC Energy Regulator instead of continuing with the Environmental Assessment Office.
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Squamish editorial: Highlining death highlights media’s delicate role

Squamish editorial: Highlining death highlights media’s delicate role

Reporting on deaths in niche sports like highlining presents a unique challenge: informing the public without sensationalizing or alienating grieving communities.
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Update: 'Bright, brave'—22-year-old woman who died highlining remembered

Update: 'Bright, brave'—22-year-old woman who died highlining remembered

The athlete, a recent UBC grad, 'forgot to re-tie her leash,' leading to her fatal fall, according to the International Slackline Association.
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Squamish and Musqueam Nation youth athletes win provincial sport awards

Squamish and Musqueam Nation youth athletes win provincial sport awards

Recipients will have their photo and bio on display at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in the Indigenous Sports Gallery in Vancouver
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Vision Pacific, Blueline Contracting honoured at 2025 CHBA National Awards

Vision Pacific, Blueline Contracting honoured at 2025 CHBA National Awards

Both Sea to Sky companies won in the Best Detached Custom Home division
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Squamish resident raises safety concerns over hospital parking lot

Squamish resident raises safety concerns over hospital parking lot

The District of Squamish says more upgrades are coming.
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ICYMI: Britannia Beach plant can accept trucked wastewater from outside the service area

ICYMI: Britannia Beach plant can accept trucked wastewater from outside the service area

The under-utilized Britannia Beach Wastewater Plant, which previously only accepted trucked regional wastewater, can now accept wastewater from outside service area following a recent SLRD bylaw amendment.
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ICYMI: Splash park, sea dike and more: Squamish project updates

ICYMI: Splash park, sea dike and more: Squamish project updates

With some projects nearing completion and others facing delays, District staff outline timelines and next steps for key developments shaping the future of Squamish.
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ICYMI: Tale of two oceanfronts: Squamish developer’s project takes step forward in Port Alberni

ICYMI: Tale of two oceanfronts: Squamish developer’s project takes step forward in Port Alberni

Milestone is reached as the Island city and Matthews West sign a development agreement, paving the way for a mixed-use project with park space, retail, and housing, like at Oceanfront Squamish.
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