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Slower weekend gives Squamish SAR a reprieve

Slower weekend gives Squamish SAR a reprieve

Rescuers still had calls, but more manageable than previous weekends
Seaspan-built Coast Guard ship starts sea trials

Seaspan-built Coast Guard ship starts sea trials

If you see a big red boat doing donuts on the English Bay this week, no need to call the port authority. It’s just Seaspan and the Canadian Coast Guard testing out the newest ship in the fleet. CCGS John Cabot began 10 days of sea trials on Aug.
Planning continues for Garibaldi at Squamish

Planning continues for Garibaldi at Squamish

Catch up with the latest on the all-season resort project slated for Brohm Ridge
COVID-19 exposure confirmed by Squamish tourism operator

COVID-19 exposure confirmed by Squamish tourism operator

Canadian Outback Rafting temporarily closes; all guests at risk have been notified
Development company will raise funds and deploy Carbon Engineering’s technology

Development company will raise funds and deploy Carbon Engineering’s technology

The Squamish company says it’s taken a step forward to develop carbon capture facility
Teachers' biggest safety concerns not addressed: Union

Teachers' biggest safety concerns not addressed: Union

The teachers’ union says their biggest concerns – density in classrooms, physical distancing and masks - have not been addressed in the back-to-school plan and they are asking for more remote learning.
B.C. Ferries to hold online annual meeting amid financial strain

B.C. Ferries to hold online annual meeting amid financial strain

B.C. Ferry Services Inc.’s annual public meeting is coming up on Thursday at 10 a.m. and members of the public can connect online if they want to take part. Speakers will address the challenges of the past year and what is anticipated for the future.
In rare photo, killer whale uses tail to toss seal high into the air

In rare photo, killer whale uses tail to toss seal high into the air

A whale watching captain caught a rare sight on camera when a Bigg’s killer whale tossed a seal high in the air.
Squamish rec centre to reopen

Squamish rec centre to reopen

Brennan Park Recreation Centre set for gradual reopening beginning Sept. 8
Weekend storm sparks flurry of small wildfires

Weekend storm sparks flurry of small wildfires

29 new lightning-caused fires in Coastal Fire Centre since Sunday