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From crosswalks to employment: Squamish prioritizes diverse accessibility objectives

From crosswalks to employment: Squamish prioritizes diverse accessibility objectives

Discover how the District aims to enhance accessibility with initiatives like increased HandyDART service and audible crosswalk indicators.
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Think of the consequences before you cliff dive this long weekend, says a trauma surgeon

Think of the consequences before you cliff dive this long weekend, says a trauma surgeon

Vancouver Coastal Health and Squamish Search and Rescue remind the public of the hazards of leaping at Brohm Lake and other popular Sea to Sky spots.
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Whistler Blackcomb Foundation grants more than $430K to Sea to Sky non-profits

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation grants more than $430K to Sea to Sky non-profits

$75K will fund playground update at Mount Currie’s Xet’olacw Community School; more than $100K directed to firefighting crews in Whistler and Pemberton
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‘It’s a big victory’: Feds update Canadian Environmental Protection Act for first time in more than 20 years

‘It’s a big victory’: Feds update Canadian Environmental Protection Act for first time in more than 20 years

Among amendments laid out in the recently-passed legislation is the recognition of Canadians' right to a healthy environment
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Construction of new Squamish childcare centre delayed until 2024

Construction of new Squamish childcare centre delayed until 2024

Discoveries of artifact and gas line delays Valleycliffe childcare project; cost of project increases to $2.5 million.
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Updated: Two small wildfires burning in Whistler now under control

Updated: Two small wildfires burning in Whistler now under control

Lightning strikes ignited both blazes on Tuesday
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One man arrested for crime spree leads Squamish RCMP briefs

One man arrested for crime spree leads Squamish RCMP briefs

Stolen property and incidents of business break and entry were also released to the media from the Sea to Sky RCMP.
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Canadian Rental Housing Index sheds light on Squamish's rental affordability challenge

Canadian Rental Housing Index sheds light on Squamish's rental affordability challenge

‘That’s crisis level’: Close to 500 renter households are spending more than 50% of their pre-tax income on rent.
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RCMP seek help locating missing Bowen Island man

RCMP seek help locating missing Bowen Island man

Michael Vanrookhuyzen was last seen in Saskatchewan more than a year ago
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SLRD elected representatives' expenses tripled in 2022

SLRD elected representatives' expenses tripled in 2022

Expenses, supplier costs, and wages all increased at the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District in 2022
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