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Hefty tax increase gets nearly full approval

Laura [email protected] but one councillor stood firmly behind a sizable property tax increase on Tuesday (May 6) when it was given first three readings.

Council considers sub-dividing Garibaldi Estates

The spacious lots that characterize Garibaldi Estates could start shrinking. On Tuesday (May 6) council considered amendments to subdivide three lots in the area along Diamond Head Road and Read Crescent.

50-foot gorilla on the loose

A 50-foot gorilla is on the loose.

Squamish dismally rated in 'Best Places to Live' list

People may be willing to fork out top dollar for a home in Squamish, but not everyone views it as the ideal place to settle down.

GAS getting businesses on board

An anonymous businessman is helping Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) proponents rebuild their public image.

Annual fundraiser keeps mother's memory alive

Local resident Marie Blott still tears up when she speaks about her mother. Three years ago, 84-year-old Margerite Richard passed away, leaving behind a rich history of involvement in her New Brunswick community and in the lives of her 14 children.

Family triumphs over tragedy

For years, the Razzano family lived on the edge with the possibility of the unimaginable - the death of their beloved baby boy Emilio. But with the celebration of Emilio's fifth birthday this week, it seems the worst is over.

Bike races threatened by tree harvesting

The logging of an area around a bike trail crucial to numerous races has sparked frustration between forestry and recrational interests.

District to create its own carbon tax

A new carbon tax is headed for Squamish aimed specifically at the municipality. On Tuesday (April 29) council gave preliminary approval to put $12,945 in the operational budget for a carbon tax reserve fund.

Have you seen Kelly Thomas Spicer?

RCMP is asking residents to help find a 50-year-old Squamish man, who has been described as a "loner."Kelly Thomas Spicer has been a custodian and resident of Klahanie Campground for the past two years.