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Underfunding is delaying the expansion of the Squamish General Hospital, but the long-awaited Hilltop House expansion is assured, according to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA).

With a spirited celebration by the sea, the people of Squamish reclaimed the oceanfront lands as their own on Saturday (Sept. 22).

The proponent behind the Garibaldi at Squamish four-season resort said the company is doing all it can to have the provincial environmental assessment process started again after its suspension by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) last week.

With only two days left for public comments to the provincial government, information has been hard to come by for residents looking to give their response to a proposed permit to burn coal at the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill.

After more than 20 years, funding is finally coming together to dredge the Mamquam Blind Channel, leaving only crucial Fisheries requirements to be addressed in order to clear the waterway for recreational boaters. On Sept.

To the beat of drums and the memory of Carol Harry, members of the Squamish Nation gave 22 police officers cycling the Tour de Coast section of Cops for Cancer a hero's welcome at Totem Hall Saturday (Sept. 22).

A new development proposal seeks to turn the rabbit-friendly land of Klahanie Campground into a world-class destination resort overlooking Shannon Falls. On Sept. 10, the District of Squamish received an updated development proposal for the property.

After months of discussions, speculation, meetings and a parent survey, the Howe Sound school board announced Monday (Sept. 17) that it is proposing to move Spring Break to occur during the 2010 Olympic Games.

The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office has suspended the environmental approval application for the Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) development, announced regional lawmakers Thursday (Sept. 20).

A coal burning proposal for Port Mellon is causing local and regional officials to question why the Ministry of Environment hasn't involved the Sea to Sky. "It certainly has not been overly publicized," said Mayor Ian Sutherland.