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Heat wave doing no favours for Casper Creek, Downton Lake wildfires

Heat wave doing no favours for Casper Creek, Downton Lake wildfires

Pair of fires located in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District burning a combined 9,123 hectares
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Squamish Community Foundation releases Vital Signs report

Squamish Community Foundation releases Vital Signs report

The survey shows a snapshot of eight core themes that emerged from the data. For example, the report shows 85.3% of respondents say they use a car, truck or van to commute.
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Local mom shares cautionary tale after coyote encounter in Squamish park

Local mom shares cautionary tale after coyote encounter in Squamish park

Coyote's proximity to toddler prompts parent to remind others to keep littles within reach outdoors.
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CapU announces purchase of Quest, but what does that mean for Squamish?

CapU announces purchase of Quest, but what does that mean for Squamish?

Some details are released about educational programming beginning in 2024. The school and government say they’re looking into student housing.
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Quest University lands bought by Capilano University in Squamish deal

Quest University lands bought by Capilano University in Squamish deal

Capilano University and Quest deal enhances education prospects in Squamish, with 100 students expected on campus in 2024, and 380 in the future.
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Advocates unsuccessful in urging NDP government to halt Quest land deal

Advocates unsuccessful in urging NDP government to halt Quest land deal

The province is expected to announce the acquisition of Quest University's land
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Squamish council approves support letter for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)

Squamish council approves support letter for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)

In rare August meeting, council approves letter of support for the Nation’s application to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
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U.S. oil company to buy B.C.'s Carbon Engineering for $1.5B

U.S. oil company to buy B.C.'s Carbon Engineering for $1.5B

Direct air capture company’s research division to remain in Squamish
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Quebec teen injured in Lynn Canyon cliff jump

Quebec teen injured in Lynn Canyon cliff jump

'People are ignoring all the warning signs. Most of the people that we’re rescuing are not from the North Shore'
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Updated: Man found dead on Whistler mountain bike trail identified as longtime local

Updated: Man found dead on Whistler mountain bike trail identified as longtime local

Police say the mountain biker found on Thursday, Aug. 10 'appears to have died from a tragic accident'
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