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District of Squamish officially adopts 2021 budget

District of Squamish officially adopts 2021 budget

Tax revenue will increase by 6.5%, which may be offset by growth.
Proposed low carbon building incentive takes a big step forward

Proposed low carbon building incentive takes a big step forward

District of Squamish council passes two readings of a bylaw that would cut allowed density for buildings that do not meet the municipality's low carbon emissions standard. A public hearing has been set for March.
Squamish Nation says rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for elders a welcome 'relief'

Squamish Nation says rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for elders a welcome 'relief'

Vancouver Coastal Health and First Nations Health Authority confirmed this week that Squamish Nation will be receiving a first round of doses of COVID-19 vaccines for its community next week.
‘Frustrated’ Squamish Nation present survey to CN Rail in hope of operational changes

‘Frustrated’ Squamish Nation present survey to CN Rail in hope of operational changes

"Not only do we hear the engines humming, but some houses rattle because of the engines."
Squamish university grads help bring eye surgeries to rural Egypt

Squamish university grads help bring eye surgeries to rural Egypt

Quest University alumni launch Collaborative Vision Foundation, which funds vision-saving trachoma surgeries.
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
Howe Sound Women's Centre Society hosts virtual International Women's Day fundraising auction

Howe Sound Women's Centre Society hosts virtual International Women's Day fundraising auction

Organization sees an increase in intimate partner violence and sexual assaults as the pandemic wears on.
SD48 says Workplace Math class not off the table

SD48 says Workplace Math class not off the table

Course still offered in Squamish, but district remains concerned vulnerable students overrepresented
Friends and MLAs pay tribute to Burnaby woman killed in head-on crash in North Van

Friends and MLAs pay tribute to Burnaby woman killed in head-on crash in North Van

Marcelina (Lina) Perdido Agulay is being remembered as a devoted community member, loving grandmother, and fearless advocate for the marginalized working class.
Former Squamish Nation councillor used 'shadow process' to obtain cheques, former administrator testifies

Former Squamish Nation councillor used 'shadow process' to obtain cheques, former administrator testifies

Number and amount of cheques being issued to Krisandra Jacobs and Glen Newman raised 'a significant flag,' former chief operating officer Walter Schneider testifies