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From compassion to action

It's the basis of a civil society, and Squamish Volunteer Centre Society co-ordinator Pam Gliatis has dedicated her life to spreading the wealth it generates.

BFI park hit by suspected arson

If it weren't for a late-night dog walk, the Brackendale Farmers' Institute (BFI) could have lost all its Fall Fair equipment to a suspected arson on Friday night (April 18).

Environment Minister celebrates estuary

B.C.'s Environment Minister Barry Penner paid a visit to Squamish this Saturday (April 19) to celebrate the protection of the estuary as a designated Wildlife Management Area.

Roadwork scaled down in lieu of rehab beds

A proposed rehabilitation centre in Paradise Valley will not be required to pay $125,000 toward road improvements if the site is rezoned since it is already offering the community several free beds in the centre.

Co-operation is key

The Sea to Sky Corridor is sitting at a crucial crossroads in its development - it could turn into B.C.'s Disneyland or the province's model of sustainability, says environmental expert Ann Dale.

Teenaged girl arrested for threatening school

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested for threats made to Howe Sound Secondary School Friday (April 11) and Tuesday (April 15).

Proponent discusses connection to Opus Dei

The man behind a proposed spiritual retreat in Britannia Beach has no qualms discussing the centre's affiliations with the Catholic prelature Opus Dei.

Corridor Trail open house helps make connections

The Corridor Trail Committee hosted an open house on Monday (April 15) in an effort to determine how the District of Squamish should use approximately $850,000 intended to complete a trail connecting Valleycliffe to Brackendale.

District seeks voice in casino proposal

The District of Squamish is asking the Squamish Nation to work with the town's planning committee on the proposed development of a gaming centre on Highway 99.

Council OKs $20K for proposed centre

District of Squamish Council opted to invest $20,000 into a recreational centre several councillors have admitted they know nothing about.
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