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Residents call for moratorium on development

A public hearing on the proposed Loggers Lane development had some residents asking if the town's growth is out of control.

Local man found murdered

A local 28-year-old actor who died in Maple Ridge late Friday night after reportedly being stabbed at a small house party will be remembered by friends and family as an artistic and proud member of the Squamish Nation.

Following in Terry Fox's footsteps

As the rain poured down around Alice Lake Friday (Sept. 21), students from Stawamus Elementary School could only imagine how grueling Terry Fox's cross-country trek must have been.

Stolen dog comes homes

A local family was thrilled and relieved last week when told their beloved dog Sam was on his way home.

Hospital ER expansion 'on hold'

Underfunding is delaying the expansion of the Squamish General Hospital, but the long-awaited Hilltop House expansion is assured, according to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA).

Seaside party gets residents talking about Oceanfront future

With a spirited celebration by the sea, the people of Squamish reclaimed the oceanfront lands as their own on Saturday (Sept. 22).

GAS anxious to resume approval process

The proponent behind the Garibaldi at Squamish four-season resort said the company is doing all it can to have the provincial environmental assessment process started again after its suspension by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) last week.

Little infor available on pulp mill coal burning

With only two days left for public comments to the provincial government, information has been hard to come by for residents looking to give their response to a proposed permit to burn coal at the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill.

Funding plan for channel dredging

After more than 20 years, funding is finally coming together to dredge the Mamquam Blind Channel, leaving only crucial Fisheries requirements to be addressed in order to clear the waterway for recreational boaters. On Sept.

Cops take on kids' cancer

To the beat of drums and the memory of Carol Harry, members of the Squamish Nation gave 22 police officers cycling the Tour de Coast section of Cops for Cancer a hero's welcome at Totem Hall Saturday (Sept. 22).
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