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Hombergs file Olympic counterclaim against VANOC

A 74-year-old Brackendale woman and her son have struck back at Olympic organizers in a dispute over a disputed internet address.

ABOUT TOWN: Music and romance to support Humanity Village

A magic show in support of the Squamish Humanity Village project will be held in the Brennan Park Recreation Centre auditorium Saturday (Feb. 12) from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Magician Ray Wong of Vancouver promises an interesting and fun performance.

Heart and Stroke month: building on 50 years

No open-heart surgery, no hospital cardiac care units, and no comprehensive understanding of the heart-and-stroke hazards of smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet - it was 1955. A group of doctors formed the B.C.

Squamish-Whistler bus passes scrapped

The Sea to Sky Transit service linking Squamish and Whistler has proven so popular officials have had to stop selling monthly passes.But the change means some commuters will be paying nearly twice the amount to get to and from work on the bus.

Lonsdale, Sutherland clash over facilities referendum

An impressive sum of $20 million and Squamish's future amenities are at stake as Squamish residents get set to send a message to District of Squamish Council on Feb. 26.

Learning Gym provides brain workout

Continuing Education at Capilano College is moving in a new direction this term with the addition of a program for kids that helps deal with learning frustrations.

Trailer park residents mobilize

Mobile homes have nowhere to go if land is rezoned John French [email protected] Hundreds of residents in Squamish's mobile home parks are being warned they could be next to be evicted if a local trailer park is allowed to change its use.

Rural areas seek fire protection

When you call 911 to report a fire you expect firefighters to arrive as soon as possible - but for residents in some parts of the Squamish Valley, there is no guarantee that help will be dispatched.

When pennies count

It's coming in pennies (and sometimes toonies) at a time - but the efforts of local children are adding up to help those affected by the tsunami in South Asia.

COUNCIL BRIEFS

Briefs from the District of Squamish council meeting Tuesday, Feb.
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