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How does the federal budget 2023 affect Squamish?

How does the federal budget 2023 affect Squamish?

MP Patrick Weiler says the budget addresses local concerns around food prices, housing affordability and healthcare funding.
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RCMP town hall elicits feedback about trust, safety from Squamish residents

RCMP town hall elicits feedback about trust, safety from Squamish residents

Officers also spoke to The Squamish Chief about the Under One Roof mental health incident and undercover tactics in policing protests.
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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw announces major initiative to create roadmap for potential development on its lands

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw announces major initiative to create roadmap for potential development on its lands

In Squamish, this will have build-out implications for the Stá7mes reserve and Site B, as well as drinking water infrastructure improvements for Cheekye reserve.
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‘Remarkable experience’: Orcas stalk — and take down — seals near Squamish

‘Remarkable experience’: Orcas stalk — and take down — seals near Squamish

Jake Mathauser and his girlfriend were amazed to see orcas stalking seals in Átl'ka7tsem Howe Sound.
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Motorists killed three bears on Highway 99 in 2022

Motorists killed three bears on Highway 99 in 2022

About a dozen animals are killed on Sea to Sky highway annually, MOTI data shows—but the number is likely much higher
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No one hurt in bus fire in Squamish on Sunday

No one hurt in bus fire in Squamish on Sunday

Squamish Fire Rescue attends about six vehicle fires per year: deputy fire chief.
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'You are accepted': Indigenous Women Outdoors wins B.C. Breaking Barriers award

'You are accepted': Indigenous Women Outdoors wins B.C. Breaking Barriers award

The award recognizes outstanding work in tackling systemic or institutional racism.
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New Canadian helpline aims to reduce child sexual abuse — before it happens

New Canadian helpline aims to reduce child sexual abuse — before it happens

Talking for Change is a resource for people who want help managing inappropriate thoughts and urges.
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Recently published paper calls for more research on Mount Garibaldi

Recently published paper calls for more research on Mount Garibaldi

Natural Resources Canada outlines a monitoring project underway for the Squamish volcano. Provincial and municipal governments in close contact in case of emergency.
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Lower Mainland man arrested in snowboard thefts

Lower Mainland man arrested in snowboard thefts

Police Briefs: Pricy perfume stolen from Whistler Village store; four impaired drivers had cars impounded in past week
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