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After months of rumours and speculation, the Liberal Party's local riding president has confirmed that Squamish Mayor Ian Sutherland will run for Parliament. Sutherland was acclaimed on Sept.

Following a Kiewit worker error that almost led to a serious multi-vehicle traffic accident, Valleycliffe resident Kirsten Andrews said she's afraid to drive the Sea to Sky Highway because Kiewit traffic management refused to update her on how they'v

It took just one hour for 29,000 litres of bunker fuel to foul the Howe Sound, but it'll take shipping company lawyers months to get through claims for compensation.

Greg Amos/Staff Writer Despite being thwarted by residents opposed to borrowing plans, Gibsons council is manouevering to put cross connection controls, water metering, and other public works to three separate referenda during the Nov.

Ledcor Power Inc. began construction on a contentious Ashlu River independent power project on Thursday, Aug. 10, despite the Squamish Lillooet Regional District's (SLRD) refusal to allow rezoning and heavy opposition by the river's user group.

Frustration brews over Whistler's indecision Sylvie Paillard [email protected] It seems Squamish hasn't lost its chance to host the Paralympic sledge hockey arena after all.

Want to do your part to help clean up the Squamish Estuary after last week's oil spill?You can help - with your camera. The Chief is calling for your best photos of the Squamish Estuary.

The Coastal Fire Centre, which includes the area around the District of Squamish, is offering up to $50,000 to catch those who have been setting fires in the region.

It started with singing and it finished with chainsaws loud enough to hear throughout the corridor. Squamish Days were on last weekend and organizers are calling it one of the best in recent memory.

Federal control of harbour would have meant better response, says Bruusgaard Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.