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Homeless woman evicted from campsite

A homeless woman who had been living out of her tent at the Brennan Park campground was evicted Friday (June 22) morning for failure to pay rent, raising concerns about where transient people can stay in Squamish.

Local artists warned about gallery owner

The arts community is expressing concern over a Vancouver art gallery owner accused of defrauding artists who is considering a move to Squamish. Sergio Patrich said he is currently looking for a suitable space in Squamish to set up a new gallery.

Man held at knifepoint

A 21-year-old Squamish man is in custody after allegedly holding a knife to the throat of a 37-year-old man at the Klahanie Campground at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday (June 26).

Fatal forestry accident in the Elaho Valley

A 60-year-old Squamish man is dead following a tragic forestry accident at mile 41 of the Elaho Logging Road on Thursday (June 21), in the second logging industry death in the corridor in the last three months.

Relay for Life sets new record

Nearly 400 people took to the track at Brennan Park Friday (June 22) for a 12-hour-long nighttime stroll, raising $112,000 for Squamish's third annual Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life in the process.

Test racers struck with illness

Some Test of Metal competitors got more than just prizes and a sense of accomplishment from the race when dozens of racers contracting a gastrointestinal bacterium, according to reports.

New coin depicts local artist's work

A Squamish Nation artist will soon have one of his creations immortalized on a gold Canadian coin.

Historical inn demolished

A long-time fixture along the shores of the Mamquam Blind Channel is gone, after the Cozy Motor Inn was torn down last week.

District to slow down Skyline Dr.

Travelers on Skyline Drive will have to negotiate a lower speed limit and a series of speed bumps according to a District of Squamish council motion passed on Tuesday night (June 19).

Businesses vandalized

RCMP is investigating recent incidents of mischief and vandalism in the downtown area where several businesses have received damage to windows from what appears to be a pellet gun. On June 14 at 9:30 a.m.
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