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District staff expects heated debate on Wednesday (April 25) when they discuss options on the future of garbage disposal in the district - options which include a possible garbage incinerator.

A former Marijuana Party member and vocal pot advocate visited Squamish Tuesday (April 17) in his new role as the riding's federal NDP candidate.

Clear cut affects 2.7 hectares Ray [email protected] A total of 1,413 trees were cut down at the Upper Malamute earlier this month, according to a forestry specialist hired by the District of Squamish to investigate damage to the site.

Squamish honours Earth Day with community celebrationsSusan [email protected] Five hundred million people, six million Canadians, 181 countries, infinite hope for a desperate planet.

Clean-up campaign hits Squamish streetsSylvie [email protected] Organizations from Britannia Beach to Brackendale are joining communities across Canada for Pitch-In week.

Two public meetings scheduled for this weekRay [email protected] As construction on Highway 99 continues, Squamish residents have two more opportunities to have their say on the future state of the highway.

Sea to Sky parks grow by 135 hectaresRay [email protected] Four provincial parks in the Squamish area will see their boundaries expanded following an announcement by the provincial government on Wednesday (April 18).

The Squamish Oceanfront development Corporation (SODC) now has a full contingent of board members, a first step towards renewing efforts to move ahead with the project.

District of Squamish council has agreed to hire a forestry specialist to assess the controversial damage done to the Upper Malamute following the downing of trees on the property earlier this month.

On an average day the rail tracks of the Pacific Northwest are flush with chains of long, dirty shipping cars used to move freight across North America.