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Do you know what to do in a wildlife encounter?

Do you know what to do in a wildlife encounter?

The SLRD and WildSafeBC are partnering to provide educational workshops on preventing wildlife conflicts
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Updated: Squamish Valley wildfire remains at 38 hectares on Tuesday

Updated: Squamish Valley wildfire remains at 38 hectares on Tuesday

BCWS asks residents and visitors to avoid the wildfire area to allow first responders to do their work.
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B.C. gas projects could triple emissions target by 2030, finds report

B.C. gas projects could triple emissions target by 2030, finds report

A recent report found B.C. will blow its oil and gas emissions target without a cap. But that path requires diverting a huge amount of electricity needed elsewhere, experts warn.
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It was a busy weekend for Squamish Search and Rescue

It was a busy weekend for Squamish Search and Rescue

While it is hot down below, it’s still winter in the alpine, warns SAR manager B.J. Chute.
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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw harnesses the power of the sun in Squamish

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw harnesses the power of the sun in Squamish

Solar panels are going up on 13 Nation homes, thanks to a provincial government fund.
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Updated: 'Use caution when using open fire of any kind': Squamish Valley fire remains out of control Sunday night

Updated: 'Use caution when using open fire of any kind': Squamish Valley fire remains out of control Sunday night

The fire is burning in rugged terrain and is currently out of control. Firefighters are on the scene, supported by two helicopters, while no immediate threat to infrastructure or homes has been reported.
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The last drag show

The last drag show

Quest University closes its doors with a Tantalus Twist
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Deconstruction work on the Squamish Spit to be complete by May 20: SRWS

Deconstruction work on the Squamish Spit to be complete by May 20: SRWS

Squamish council supportive of using $20,000 to fund stakeholder meetings on future marine access.
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Watch: Highway 99 from Whistler to Vancouver

Watch: Highway 99 from Whistler to Vancouver

Drive the sun-drenched Sea to Sky (way faster than you should in real life)
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'A lot closer than expected': Squamish boaters spot orcas in Howe Sound

'A lot closer than expected': Squamish boaters spot orcas in Howe Sound

Check out these cool videos taken Friday.
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