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Will the speculation tax create more housing in Squamish?

Will the speculation tax create more housing in Squamish?

About 36% of homes in town are likely investment properties, says SFU professor
Squamish SAR part of documentary production

Squamish SAR part of documentary production

Film crews will be tagging along with rescuers through August.
UPDATED: Charges laid in Whistler Village double homicide

UPDATED: Charges laid in Whistler Village double homicide

A 24-year-old and a 20-year-old from Surrey, B.C. are charged with first-degree murder after two men were gunned down outside the Sundial Hotel on Sunday.
New 96-unit residential-commercial Oceanfront Squamish development approved

New 96-unit residential-commercial Oceanfront Squamish development approved

Council votes 6-1 in favour of granting Matthews West a development permit.
Labour Relations Board rules in favour of GFL Squamish workers' union

Labour Relations Board rules in favour of GFL Squamish workers' union

Board approves vote-count for a proposal to add Abbotsford and Chilliwack GFL workers to Squamish's bargaining unit.
Squamish carver Ryan Cook set to appear as a judge on Discovery's 'A Cut Above'

Squamish carver Ryan Cook set to appear as a judge on Discovery's 'A Cut Above'

First episode of chainsaw competition series, which stars actor Adam Beach as host, to air Aug. 8.
Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Hospitalizations, the ICU patient count and deaths are all slightly below that of a week ago
Updated: Feds pledge $11.7 million for Squamish rec centre upgrades

Updated: Feds pledge $11.7 million for Squamish rec centre upgrades

The grant will cover much of the costs for the $16.3-million overhaul of the aging facility.
Garibaldi Park fully opened following closures due to bear

Garibaldi Park fully opened following closures due to bear

Previously, a food-conditioned bear prompted closures of day use access to the Cheakamus Lake Trailhead.
The countdown is on to the Squamish Constellation Festival

The countdown is on to the Squamish Constellation Festival

Indie-rock band The New Pornographers replace Black Pumas as headliners at the festival this weekend.
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