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Provincial ministry takes action on Squamish lot

Provincial ministry takes action on Squamish lot

Abandoned cars and trash removed from the provincial land near Marina Estates, towed vehicles await owner retrieval.
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Updated: Provincial regulator orders WLNG workers onto Squamish floatel

Updated: Provincial regulator orders WLNG workers onto Squamish floatel

WLNG has been waiting on a temporary use permit from the District of Squamish; company says it is preparing to move the floatel to Squamish, as ordered.
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See: Celebrating Squamish high school graduation—2024

See: Celebrating Squamish high school graduation—2024

Watch this video by David Buzzard Photography from Squamish's high school Time to Shine and prom held on Saturday, June 15.
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Narrow escape from murder plot inspired ex-police chief’s interest in meditation

Narrow escape from murder plot inspired ex-police chief’s interest in meditation

Les Sylven, who served as Central Saanich chief, earned his PhD from UVic based on a study of meditation that began soon after he was targeted in a murder-suicide plot as a first-year cop
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Historic milestone for Squamish: 1,215 new homes & massive debris barrier approved

Historic milestone for Squamish: 1,215 new homes & massive debris barrier approved

‘This project will significantly enhance the safety and climate resilience of several Squamish Nation villages and the Brackendale community at large,’ says Cheekeye River Development developer. 
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Squamish ‘secret’ saunas no more after investigation

Squamish ‘secret’ saunas no more after investigation

Saunas were set up by local owners and likely taken down by the same, says ministry.
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SLRD says it is committed to helping homeowners rebuild lives after wildfire

SLRD says it is committed to helping homeowners rebuild lives after wildfire

More than 40 structures were lost to a wildfire at Gun Lake in 2023
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How Squamish youth and RCMP collaborated to create a symbol of community unity

How Squamish youth and RCMP collaborated to create a symbol of community unity

Squamish youth spent months learning and carving a welcome pole with the RCMP.
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Squamish SAR host meet-and-greet event for 'game changer' vehicle

Squamish SAR host meet-and-greet event for 'game changer' vehicle

Squamish SAR won the Land Rover Defender 130 in November.
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Editorial: The Woodfibre LNG 'baby'

Editorial: The Woodfibre LNG 'baby'

'The resistance by some on council to the Woodfibre LNG floatel temporary use permit (TUP) is akin to folks standing around while a baby is being born, debating the merits of a pregnancy. The baby is on its way, folks.'
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