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Squamish council again critical of FortisBC’s pipeline construction yard and lodge plans

Squamish council again critical of FortisBC’s pipeline construction yard and lodge plans

FortisBC says ‘it is in the best interest of the District of Squamish to provide a timely decision’ for its TUP applications.
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Residents in Squamish-Lillooet region exhibit strong preparedness for natural disasters, but communication lags

Residents in Squamish-Lillooet region exhibit strong preparedness for natural disasters, but communication lags

Residents express dissatisfaction with current communication approaches and mitigation plans.
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Calling all Squamish temporary foreign workers: Share your experience

Calling all Squamish temporary foreign workers: Share your experience

Make your voice count! Take this survey for closed permit holders.
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Tips to help your teen pass the B.C. driver’s road test and why so many fail

Tips to help your teen pass the B.C. driver’s road test and why so many fail

ICBC reports an uptick in test takers and a high failure rate.
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District of Squamish council unanimously endorses Wa Iy̓ím ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh protocol

District of Squamish council unanimously endorses Wa Iy̓ím ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh protocol

The protocol outlines ways the District and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) can work together to advance reconciliation.
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Update: RCMP report the missing Pemberton man has been located

Update: RCMP report the missing Pemberton man has been located

The man has been located.
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Playful solo orca whale delights observers in Howe Sound

Playful solo orca whale delights observers in Howe Sound

This unusual ‘lone male’ Biggs orca has an independent streak
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Wildfire near Squamish declared under control by BCWS

Wildfire near Squamish declared under control by BCWS

BC Wildfire Service says that the Crawford Creek wildfire was declared under control on July 12 and ‘will not spread any further': other three spot fires are now out.
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Porsche drivers temporarily lose cars and licences for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway: RCMP

Porsche drivers temporarily lose cars and licences for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway: RCMP

The first two vehicles were travelling at 195 km/h, with the third Porsche was travelling at 146 km/h. 
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New rapid response wildland truck helps contain wildfire at Sea to Sky lake

New rapid response wildland truck helps contain wildfire at Sea to Sky lake

GVFD's new vehicle proves essential in early containment at Lucille Lake, says SLRD.
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