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Howe Sound schools are getting less from Victoria in the coming year, but are planning to make up the shortfall with more tuition from overseas students.

Outpouring of community support after Government Road blaze John French Chief Staff Writer The call that nobody wants came to Ian Brennan while he was at work. His wife, Deana, called on Monday (June 7) just before 11:30 a.m.

Rate 'out of our hands', say school board chair, mayor John French Chief Staff Writer Tax bills that went out to property owners in Squamish this week contain a nasty surprise - an increase in school taxes.

The 12th annual Star Search youth talent night takes to the stage of the Eagle Eye Theatre tonight (June 4) at 7:30 p.m. This event that showcases the talent of our young people each year is presented by the Howe Sound Arts Association.

Jeremy Walter Deichen is now involved in two court actions in connection with the death of Squamish's Josh Chapman. The family of the 23-year-old burn victim filed suit recently in B.C. Supreme Court.

There's big news in the air for Squamish's only pipe band. Not only is the Diamond Head Legion Pipe Band changing its name to the Black Tusk Caledonia Pipe Band, they're also planning to head to the 2005 World Pipe Championships in Scotland.

Details of two separate proposals to construct gondolas in Squamish are sparse as the separate proponents work toward getting into government review processes.

Squamish's infamous log books might be put on display next month.

It's not your typical front-yard project.

The search to replace Ted Nebbeling will begin later this month, according to the West-Vancouver Garibaldi MLA. Nebbeling, who has represented the riding for the B.C.