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POlice costs could rise to $600,000

B.C. census review may bump count over threshold Laura [email protected] A provincial government shift in census policies could end up costing the District of Squamish $600,000.

Fundraiser takes Don Ross students into wilderness

The great outdoors double as a classroom for Don Ross Secondary students, but learning from the cockpit of a sea kayak can be a lot more costly than a day at a desk.

Women's Centre plan shifts

Yet another plan has emerged to find a new home for the Howe Sound Women's Centre and Sea to Sky Community Services.

No coal allowed

The coal burning trials at Port Mellon's Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) have officially been snuffed out after the Ministry of Environment's amended burning permit unequivocally banned the use of coal at the plant. The permit, issued on Dec.

I'll run again, says Wilson

Embattled independent MP Blair Wilson made public declarations of innocence in towns throughout his riding last week, resolving to continue his political career.

Only 70 homes left on realty listings

Real estate agents are pleading for property to sell with just 70 detached homes currently available in town. Despite a major property value jump of about 15 per cent in 2007, many homeowners have opted to sit on their property rather than sell.

District error could prompt lawsuit

An ambiguous District of Squamish building bylaw may end up costing taxpayers money if a dispute between neighbours can't be resolved amicably.

GAS consultant grabs opponent's web names

It seems when online battles are waged, every keystroke counts. In early December, Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) launched a website promoting its vision for a ski resort north of Squamish.

Squamish reads turns a page

The Chief, Capilano College and the Squamish Public Library are presenting a first-ever literacy promotion, Squamish Reads. In conjunction with National Family Literacy Week, all proceeds from every Chief newspaper sold Friday (Jan.

Speakers connect east with west

The Squamish United Church is holding a meeting of the minds with an interfaith dialogue entitled East Meets West: Zen, Taoism and Christianity on Wednesday (Jan. 23).