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'It’s not a theme park'

'It’s not a theme park'

Lil'wat Nation Chief Dean Nelson feels this summer’s partial closure of Joffre Lakes ‘Pipi7íyekew’ is a positive step forward for Lil’wat Nation.
Squamish U15 softball team kicks off pre-season with tournament

Squamish U15 softball team kicks off pre-season with tournament

Howe Sound Chiefs kick off at Icebreakers Tournament in Port Coquitlam.
See: Squamish herring spawn survey nearing its wrap-up

See: Squamish herring spawn survey nearing its wrap-up

Search for Slhawt’/Herring project monitors herring spawn each year in Howe Sound.
Obituary: James Alexander Gray

Obituary: James Alexander Gray

James was a bright light to anyone he met. He was always willing to lend a hand.
District of Squamish releases details of CUPE agreement

District of Squamish releases details of CUPE agreement

Union staff to receive 11.5% pay bump across three years, plus 4.5% inflation lump sum.
Updated: Squamish's sole boat launch faces further degradation and accessibility issues

Updated: Squamish's sole boat launch faces further degradation and accessibility issues

Advocate calls on Woodfibre LNG to fix launch; company says it is working directly with ‘operator.’ Meanwhile, the District is moving toward a new public boat launch solution.
Why some Squamish railway tracks are a no-go: CN police enforce trespassing law

Why some Squamish railway tracks are a no-go: CN police enforce trespassing law

Squamish residents given warnings by CN police for unsafe railway crossings.
Squamish RCMP recover unidentified body near Mamquam Falls

Squamish RCMP recover unidentified body near Mamquam Falls

On April 24, RCMP and Squamish SAR recovered an unidentified body. Police working to identify and inform family.
X̱wún̓eḵw sea dike gets $6.3M budget increase from Squamish council

X̱wún̓eḵw sea dike gets $6.3M budget increase from Squamish council

Council increased the budget for the downtown sea dike project, citing necessary flood protection.
Feeling hesitant to text an old friend? New research says you're not alone

Feeling hesitant to text an old friend? New research says you're not alone

SFU study co-author Lara Aknin delves into the reluctance to reach out to past connections.