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The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission released a preliminary report with recommendations for new electoral boundaries and names on Wednesday (Aug. 15), and most electoral districts saw changes, including West Vancouver- Garibaldi.

The Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC) announced in a press release Wednesday (Aug. 8) that CEO Mike Chin will complete his contract on Sept. 9 as he moves on to an unspecified "next challenge in his career.

Art, industry and exploration came together Sunday (Aug. 12) during the fifth annual Copper and Fire festival at the BC Museum of Mining.

Last weekend most of Squamish's attention was on the 50th anniversary of Squamish Days, with events and parties running all weekend long to celebrate the historic occasion. But for John Buchanan and Meg Fellowes, Saturday (Aug.

A family of five residing on Government Road in the North Yards is without a home after fire destroyed their house in the early morning Sunday (Aug. 5).

Officials and environmental groups across the corridor say they're pleased with federal and provincial government decisions to charge CN Rail for the 2005 derailment leading to 40,000 litres of caustic soda being dumped into the Cheakamus River.

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Pam Razzano understands the helplessness, fear and sleepless nights that come from having a severely ill child. Her son Emilio was born with only half a heart and he had to be sent to Alberta to receive the life-saving surgeries he needed.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler council has thrown in its two cents over the proposed Garibaldi at Squamish golf and ski resort development on the eve of the deadline for comment submissions - and Squamish Mayor Ian Sutherland is not happy about

Logging legends from near and far gathered this past weekend to relive glory days and tell some truly tall tales.