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Seniors lacking in services: report

Sea to Sky Corridor senior citizens have few choices when it comes to support, and unless programs expand, it may only get worse.

Olympic torch to pass through Squamish

The Olympic flame will pass through Squamish along its 45,000-km journey across Canada that will spark the 2010 Winter Games, VANOC CEO John Furlong said during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on Monday (Nov.

District workers vote to strike

Residents may face locked doors at Brennan Park, gated municipal fields and a clogged-up City Hall if contract negotiations between the District of Squamish and its unionized workers are not soon resolved.

Defeated candidates take positive spin

With 21 candidates running for seven positions, there was more defeat than victory during the municipal election Saturday (Nov. 15). But the unsuccessful hopefuls took their loss graciously.

Open hearts to needy animals

All they want for Christmas is a home.The BC SPCA's Squamish Valley Branch is playing Santa this holiday season and trying to find new, loving homes for more animals between Nov. 1and Dec. 31.

Greg Gardner elected to mayor's seat

There will be a few new faces along with familiar ones on council come December following the District of Squamish municipal election Saturday (Nov. 14).

Following in his father's footsteps

Squamish's new mayor-elect, Greg Gardner, can no longer get away from mere suggestions - there is no doubt he is following in his father's footsteps.

Get out your six pack and vote

On Monday night, at the District of Squamish Mayoral Election Forum sponsored by The Chief at the Sea to Sky Hotel, an elderly woman from the North Shore got up to speak -specifically, to ask why there were only 35 people in the room with her instead

Rotary salutes Owen Carney with gala event

Owen Carney has been a endless source of energy for Squamish for decades.

Slate talk spurs debate

With election day looming, ongoing talk of a possible campaign slate came to a head when candidates Terrill Patterson and Greg Gardner argued over the rumours during the final mayoral debate, presented by The Chief, at the Sea To Sky Hotel Monday (No