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Red Point presents new traffic plan

With a second shot at a District of Squamish approval just days away, proponents of the Red Point housing development strived to get more community members on side through information sessions Monday and Thursday (July 7 and 10).

Development pressures seep into Meighan Creek

The crystal clear waters of Meighan Creek have sparked a battle about transparency between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the district.

Handful of residents consider council seats

With the municipal election five months away and two seats already opened up - with Raj Khalon's retirement and Greg Gardner's shot at the mayor's seat - more people are showing an interest in running for a spot on council.

Oceanfront event a hit

The district has begun delivering on its promise to make planning the Oceanfront Lands a community-led process.

Cougar stalks area trail users

The mountain biking community was abuzz last week with news that a cougar was exhibiting unusually aggressive behaviour by stalking and chasing riders on area trails.

Mountain Festival hosts world famous climbers

A mountainous celebration of all that climbs and is climbable will be grabbing a strong hold on our rocky mecca from July 16-20.

Legacies Now overshadows grassroots athlete campaign

Members of Squamish's Sprit of BC Committee say they are disappointed to see their local athletes program upstaged by a similar one recently launched by the provincial government's 2010 Legacies Now program.

Canada Day a success despite glitches

The hooting, laughing and general celebrations on Tuesday (July 1) rang through the downtown as hundreds of Squamish residents filled the neighbourhood for a day that included a parade, children's activities, musical entertainment and the always expl

Courage key to women's success

Like a West Coast wave of post-feminism, a crowd of local ladies piled into the Adventure Centre on Saturday (June 28) to find out how they can play a bigger role in business and politics.

Community effort brings 'abducted' dog home

With a lazy eye and a slow gait, 12-year-old Aussie Shepherd Boomer is the adorable subject of a successful search and rescue mission that mobilized community members, taxi drivers and RCMP officers alike last week.
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