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Rainbow crosswalk vandalized in downtown Squamish

Rainbow crosswalk vandalized in downtown Squamish

Tire marks from a burnout left on the crosswalk prompt Pride Squamish to respond, as there has been a pattern of vandalizing rainbow crosswalks.
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Sea to Sky MP announces half-billion tourism fund

Sea to Sky MP announces half-billion tourism fund

As borders are poised to reopen, MP Patrick Weiler was at a landmark Squamish tourist facility to make the announcement.
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Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Air 1 search for swimmer missing near Lions Bay

Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Air 1 search for swimmer missing near Lions Bay

The search was paused overnight, but has resumed today.
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Daycare, affordable housing secured in new Squamish development

Daycare, affordable housing secured in new Squamish development

The project that will swap campsites for condos was adopted by District of Squamish council.
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New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

Number of those in B.C. hospitals with COVID-19 declines to 10-month low.
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Wildfire near Woodfibre site downgraded to a 'smouldering ground fire': BC Wildfire Services

Wildfire near Woodfibre site downgraded to a 'smouldering ground fire': BC Wildfire Services

Eleven firefighters and one helicopter remain on the scene of the Squamish area’s first confirmed wildfire of the season.
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New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

Active infections rise more than 8% in past week, to 692.
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What are some climate change impacts Squamish can expect?

What are some climate change impacts Squamish can expect?

Locals should be prepared to weather more extreme weather events, says expert
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Squamish folks deploy to aid B.C. communities impacted by wildfire

Squamish folks deploy to aid B.C. communities impacted by wildfire

Three firefighters are currently in the Cariboo region, working to protect structures that could be in the path of fires.
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District of Squamish commits to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

District of Squamish commits to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Council has approved the municipality's diversity committee's terms of reference.
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