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Social housing challenges plague Squamish

The woman at the centre of the storm over black mould at Castle Rock Family Housing says she is back in her home trying to fix the problem, but still won't let her children sleep there.

Grizzly guru presents film

It was only four months ago that a grizzly bear lumbered the streets of Squamish's downtown so it seems appropriate that grizzly researcher Charlie Russell is coming to town to present a documentary film about his experiences with the bears.

District calls for GAS delay

The District of Squamish has unanimously agreed to call for a halt to the Garibaldi at Squamish 180-day environmental assessment process until concerns such as the viability of the project and the possibility of increased local crime rate are address

Fall fair focuses on saving park

The Brackendale Farmers Institute Fall Fair returns for its 13th annual celebration this from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday (Sept.

Castle Rock mould causes illness

A resident at Castle Rock Family Housing says she and her children have suffered under the shadow of black mould problems for months, and adds she is not satisfied with the response of the complex's non-profit owners, the Sea to Sky Housing Society.

Test of Metal announces 'Squamish Triple Challenge'

Test of Metal Inc. is announced the creation of a new Squamish-based race series for the 2008 mountain bike season on Thursday (Sept. 6).

London Drugs looks at Squamish

Shut out of the lucrative holiday market in Whistler after the resort's council unanimously rejected its application to build there, London Drugs is now looking at the possibility of establishing a big-box store in Squamish.

Quest welcomes students

With the aim of providing "Intimate, Integrated and International" education, Quest University Canada opened its doors to its first-ever intake of 77 students from around the world and their families at its opening convocation on Wednesday (Aug. 29).

Strangway Place honours Quest founder

Quest University founder Dr. David Strangway's list of honours grew last week after the District of Squamish announced that a street in the University Heights neighbourhood is to be named Strangway Place. On Thursday (Aug.

Credit Union loses face

An executive of Squamish Savings says the downtown branch may undergo a facelift a little sooner than expected after one of its two light-backed signage boxes plummeted to the ground from the second storey on Friday (Aug. 24).
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