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The Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (BIA) might soon have an extra $25,000 in its budget.

Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. This four-word mantra defines the 2008 Relay for Life, a 12-hour, overnight event reminding everyone that cancer doesn't sleep. Celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against all cancers.

One week after District of Squamish Mayor Ian Sutherland declared he wouldn't seek re-election this November, Coun. Greg Gardner announced he's running for mayor.

Three terms is enough, announced Coun. Raj Kahlon this week. Six days after Mayor Ian Sutherland said he would not seek re-election in this year's municipal election, Kahlon announced Monday (June 16) that he too is backing out of November's race.

Squamish Nation's Dale Harry says he always knew the power of an apology. Earlier this month, he stood next to his mother on Parliament Hill to hear one that was 130 years in the making.

The Business Improvement Association (BIA) is inviting one and all and to party down - downtown that is.The BIA is bringing another Canada Day celebration extravaganza for residents near and far on Tuesday, July 1. From 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

It might be smooth sailing at last for boats travelling into the Mamquam Blind Channel.

The planning process for the Oceanfront Lands has finally begun. This time around, residents can expect Facebook, interactive maps and even pub nights to be part of the consultation process.

District of Squamish Councillor Greg Gardner announced he's running for mayor Tuesday (June 17), one week after current Mayor Ian Sutherland announced he would not vie for the seat.

Just when free entry into Loggers Sports appeared to be on the chopping block, new sponsorship stretching from as far as Vancouver Island has come through to keep the event in line with its 51 years of tradition.