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Squamish bears versus municipal garbage totes

Squamish bears versus municipal garbage totes

The District is piloting several new bear-resistant totes in an arms race against wildlife that are smarter than the average bear.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to five week high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to five week high

Ten more British Columbians died from COVID-19 in the past three days.
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Will Sea to Sky anglers be able to catch a chinook in Howe Sound this summer?

Will Sea to Sky anglers be able to catch a chinook in Howe Sound this summer?

Public fishery advocates await DFO regulations for this year; the government agency says it is still consulting on this year's plan.
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Squamish’s population boasts a slight increase in 2020: BC Stats

Squamish’s population boasts a slight increase in 2020: BC Stats

According to the provincial estimate, the population is once again at its 2018 level, after having shrunk in 2019.
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Squamish kiters looking for a realignment solution for the Spit

Squamish kiters looking for a realignment solution for the Spit

The Squamish Windsports Society has formed a group that's hoping to find a way to raise cash and create a design that will maintain access to the popular launching site.
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B.C. records no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in more than four months

B.C. records no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in more than four months

The 648 new cases is the second-highest daily tally of the year, and active case counts are rising.
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Police watchdog agency investigates injury in Squamish

Police watchdog agency investigates injury in Squamish

Independent Investigations Office says a local woman was injured after officers were called to home on Stawamus Road.
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Howe Sound health region recorded 32 new COVID-19 cases last week

Howe Sound health region recorded 32 new COVID-19 cases last week

No update yet this week on Whistler-specific numbers
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District of Squamish unveils interactive climate action website

District of Squamish unveils interactive climate action website

The DOS is encouraging locals to pledge to be a Climate Action Champion.
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Headdress stolen 15 years ago found in dumpster and returned to Squamish Nation family

Headdress stolen 15 years ago found in dumpster and returned to Squamish Nation family

If this headdress could talk, it would have quite the story to tell
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