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B.C. First Nations ’shutting down’ access to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

B.C. First Nations ’shutting down’ access to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation are temporarily shutting down public access to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park so they can harvest resources, carry out ceremonial activities and educate the public.
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Library of Things coming to Squamish Public Library

Library of Things coming to Squamish Public Library

The collection of non-traditional items like electronics, cooking appliances and hobby items has a launch event scheduled on Sept. 14.
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Squamish's doggy waste bags: What's the scoop on the switch?

Squamish's doggy waste bags: What's the scoop on the switch?

The currently available bags are compostable, versus the older green bags labelled biodegradable.
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Are Squamish firefighters deployed to combat current B.C. wildfires?

Are Squamish firefighters deployed to combat current B.C. wildfires?

Decision assessed daily, says Squamish fire chief. 
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Free weekend transit service ends soon in Squamish

Free weekend transit service ends soon in Squamish

Transit from downtown to Sea to Sky Gondola and Stawamus Chief plus free weekend transit ends on Sept. 5.
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More structures destroyed as wildfires spread north of Pemberton

More structures destroyed as wildfires spread north of Pemberton

Slow Food Cycle organizers, vendors pivot after cancelling Sunday event in solidarity with evacuees
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Technical Safety BC investigating ‘serious injury’ on Whistler zipline

Technical Safety BC investigating ‘serious injury’ on Whistler zipline

BC Emergency Health Services responded to a medical emergency on Showh Lakes Forest Service Road early Thursday evening, Aug. 3
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Canada hosts Ministerial on Nature in Squamish

Canada hosts Ministerial on Nature in Squamish

At the Cheakamus Centre, international delegates convened to discuss the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Squamish cat owner loses pet to poisoning

Squamish cat owner loses pet to poisoning

Owner wants to remind residents that second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide is permanently banned in B.C.
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Watch: BCWS shares video of 'fire tornado' north of Whistler

Watch: BCWS shares video of 'fire tornado' north of Whistler

'Incredibly rare' phenomenon caused by sudden cold front, BCWS explains
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