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Splash park, sea dike and more: Squamish project updates

Splash park, sea dike and more: Squamish project updates

With some projects nearing completion and others facing delays, District staff outline timelines and next steps for key developments shaping the future of Squamish
Driving Squamish: Sea to Sky RCMP out in force for long weekend

Driving Squamish: Sea to Sky RCMP out in force for long weekend

As thousands hit the road for the Victoria Day long weekend, police are stepping up enforcement along Highway 99. The Sea to Sky RCMP say they’ll be out in full force targeting impaired and aggressive drivers.
SLRD seeks public input on new emergency communications plan

SLRD seeks public input on new emergency communications plan

The new communications and notifications plan will help address 'record-breaking activations' of the Regional District’s Emergency Operation Centre.
Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

'People notice things,' says SFU professor Zhanna Lyubykh, whose latest research reveals that even subtle cues from management can influence whether workers feel safe disclosing their mental health challenges.
What is the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, anyway?

What is the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, anyway?

Let’s mark Local Government Awareness Week with a look at one of B.C.'s unique features: the regional district.
'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

'A high-risk time': A warning to hikers heading into B.C.'s backcountry

Search and rescue members are seeing a rise in people getting into trouble by not being aware of mountain spring conditions and wearing nano spikes.
Best of Syrup: Teen slang, a lottery win and a dream yoga café

Best of Syrup: Teen slang, a lottery win and a dream yoga café

From a hilarious column to a heartwarming business story, here are the top three articles we're loving on Syrup this week.
Squamish council not willing to support ‘bold’ parking variance for University Highlands development

Squamish council not willing to support ‘bold’ parking variance for University Highlands development

District of Squamish councillors provide feedback not supporting the mixed-use development’s large parking variance request unless there are more transit options provided.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh business beat: Meet one of the women behind Nch'ḵay̓

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh business beat: Meet one of the women behind  Nch'ḵay̓

‘You don't need big budgets to have a big impact’: Squamish Nation member returns home to lead brand marketing for Nch'ḵay̓.
Squamish obituary: Brianne Nicole Halaby

Squamish obituary: Brianne Nicole Halaby

We are very sad to announce the passing of our beloved Brianne. 
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