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Bikers ready to roll to help abused Squamish kids feel safe

Bikers ready to roll to help abused Squamish kids feel safe

Bikers Against Child Abuse Greater Vancouver chapter supports abused kids; see members at two public rides through town this summer.
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. surge above 200

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. surge above 200

Province's number of active infections returns above 1,000 for first time since June 25.
Squamish camping bylaw — so far, so good: District of Squamish

Squamish camping bylaw — so far, so good: District of Squamish

No tickets issued, but the Vehicle Residents of Squamish Advocacy Group reports disruptive interactions.
Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

New mask mandate goes into effect at midnight in the Central Okanagan.
No current wildfires in the Squamish area

No current wildfires in the Squamish area

The Upper Pitt #3 fire has been snuffed out.
Latest Stawamus Chief rockfall leads to climbing closures

Latest Stawamus Chief rockfall leads to climbing closures

Main hiking trails open after July 27 incident, but some rock climbing areas closed as geotechnical assessments are being conducted: BC Parks.
B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

More than 56% of B.C.'s total population has had at least two doses of vaccine.
Squamish childcare crunch continues with crushing impact on families

Squamish childcare crunch continues with crushing impact on families

Parents, educators, and leaders weigh in on where we are, where we need to be, and how to get there.
B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.
Squamish’s wildfire season begins in earnest

Squamish’s wildfire season begins in earnest

The town saw six wildfires over the last week.