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PR battle over Ashlu IPP heats up

The ongoing battle between Ledcor Power and opponents of the company's plans for a power project on the Ashlu River has taken more twists and turns than the river itself - and it's only getting more heated.

Cap College to be centre for tourism leadership

An expanded Capilano College campus in Squamish will be at the forefront of tourism training and leadership in B.C. The provincial government announced on Monday (Aug.

Chamber of Commerce president lands DOS job

The president of the Squamish Chamber of Commerce is now working for the District of Squamish (DOS). Gord Prescott signed a six-month contract with the district and agreed to act as the district's Manager of Operations.

CYNICAL SUNSHINE: Burn it, pave it, gondola it

I should not be typing this, but I am, and that scares me. "They want to fence off the 2nd peak of the Chief to put a gondola up there.

Fall Fair the natural choice for 10 years

It's a throwback to the olden days, when food was fresh and natural and fun was measured in the smiles on kids' faces.

Cougars, coyotes and bears

The wildlife parade continues this summer in Squamish. In July, coyotes in the Axen and Finch areas killed a number of cats and small dogs.

Gondola proponents want to move ahead

Climbers not supportive John French Chief Staff Writer The two people behind a proposal to build a gondola that would take people to the top of the Stawamus Chief are now out in the open and want to share their plans, but are holding back for the tim

Re/Max brand to replace Windermere in corridor real estate merger

Re/Max will be back in the Squamish real estate game soon as the Windermere brand disappears.

Skyline view homes to become international student dorms

With the sale of two homes to one buyer, Squamish's growing reputation as an education centre was further cemented this month.

Mayor prepared to lose hair for charity

The mayor of Squamish set his price at $10,000. For that amount of money Mayor Ian Sutherland is prepared to have his head shaved. Sutherland is helping the local Cops for Cancer initiative by challenging the community to donate $10,000 to the cause.
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