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'I’m nobody special': Squamish Mounties honoured with valour awards for bravery

'I’m nobody special': Squamish Mounties honoured with valour awards for bravery

Const. Mark McMahon says he wasn’t sure he’d make it home that night—but his brave actions during a tense arrest have now earned him one of B.C.’s top policing honours.
Update: Squamish Pride documentary set for tonight postponed due to wildfire

Update: Squamish Pride documentary set for tonight postponed due to wildfire

'We have made the decision to postpone tomorrow's screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story to a later date due to the active wildfire that is posing an imminent threat to the Brackendale.'
Whistler and Sea to Sky get set for Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month 2025

Whistler and Sea to Sky get set for Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month 2025

From summit sleepovers to scavenger hunts, the technical outdoor brand is bringing a mountain of events to the region this summer
Rubble Creek trail to Garibaldi Lake closed due to cougar activity

Rubble Creek trail to Garibaldi Lake closed due to cougar activity

BC Parks anticipates re-opening the trail on June 17
Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares

Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares

The District of Squamish has declared a state of emergency as the Dryden Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control, prompting expanded evacuation alerts and a full campfire ban.
Open water swimmer tackles cold Howe Sound waters for a cause

Open water swimmer tackles cold Howe Sound waters for a cause

“This was one of my smoothest swims ever, really. We lucked out,” Harewicz told The Squamish Chief. 
Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford won’t run for position next election

Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford won’t run for position next election

‘I say that not in a way of resignation or throwing a towel in or going quietly,’ Hurford said at the annual Mayor’s Luncheon on June 9.
Update: District of Squamish declares state of emergency due to wildfire

Update: District of Squamish declares state of emergency due to wildfire

Fire crews are working to contain a five-hectare out-of-control wildfire that ignited north of Squamish on June 9, with officials urging the public to stay away from the area.
Squamish LNG plant builder Woodfibre contests taxes in court

Squamish LNG plant builder Woodfibre contests taxes in court

Woodfibre LNG claims the District of Squamish set tax rates high to coerce it into desired behaviour.
Restoration milestone reached at Squamish River Estuary

Restoration milestone reached at Squamish River Estuary

A key milestone has been reached in the ongoing effort to restore the ecologically rich Squamish River Estuary, as the final of four large, fish-friendly concrete culverts has been installed.