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'I always set pretty high goals for myself'

'I always set pretty high goals for myself'

Squamish cross-country rider Ella MacPhee won her first World Cup this spring
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Squamish editorial: Why your name might appear in a news story after a court case

Squamish editorial: Why your name might appear in a news story after a court case

Once home to its own courthouse, Squamish now sends residents with legal matters to North Vancouver—a shift that has impacted how locals engage with the justice system.
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'We're in a bad year,' say search and rescue managers in Sea to Sky region

'We're in a bad year,' say search and rescue managers in Sea to Sky region

The beauty of B.C.'s wilderness is drawing more adventurers than ever — but experts say social media may be encouraging risky behaviour without proper training or gear.
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Squamish council reviews TUP application for two WLNG floatels

Squamish council reviews TUP application for two WLNG floatels

District of Squamish council is once again grappling with the future of floating worker accommodations at the Woodfibre LNG site, as councillors reviewed a draft temporary use permit (TUP) this week—without planning a public hearing.
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Squamish letter: Resident raises concerns over mixed supportive housing plan

Squamish letter: Resident raises concerns over mixed supportive housing plan

A long-time community member is sounding the alarm on a new supportive housing proposal in Squamish, arguing it could compromise the safety and dignity of elderly residents.
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SLRD pushes for provincial action on orphaned infrastructure, fire brigades and emergency management ahead of UBCM

SLRD pushes for provincial action on orphaned infrastructure, fire brigades and emergency management ahead of UBCM

The regional district is seeking changes to better reflect rural realities under climate change, reconciliation mandates and camping on Crown lands
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Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Search continues for Illya Rechytskyy, 65, who was visiting Whistler from Israel
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Squamish wildfire update: Local state of emergency extended to July 21

Squamish wildfire update: Local state of emergency extended to July 21

Evacuation alerts lifted, while one evacuation order remains as Dryden Creek wildfire continues to be under control.
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'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

She was on a BC Ferries vessel when she spotted an illusion in the Salish Sea.
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Man charged with impaired driving, breach of release order in Squamish

Man charged with impaired driving, breach of release order in Squamish

Police have charged a local man with impaired driving and breaching a release order after he allegedly failed a roadside screening test last month.
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