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Winter weather causes an uptick in Squamish ICBC insurance claims

Winter weather causes an uptick in Squamish ICBC insurance claims

A total of 23 claims were filed for the region on Feb. 2.
Tunnel vision: What you might not know about the FortisBC-Woodfibre pipeline tunnel

Tunnel vision: What you might not know about the FortisBC-Woodfibre pipeline tunnel

The Squamish Chief takes a tour of the BC Rail yard tunnel site.
Film shoot this week near Squamish

Film shoot this week near Squamish

Minaty Bay area residents unlikely to be impacted, says production company.
Dam good news: Why Squamish needs beavers

Dam good news: Why Squamish needs beavers

How beavers contribute to biodiversity, drought prevention, and a healthier ecosystem.
Squamish man enters guilty plea to charges related to fatal 2022 hit and run

Squamish man enters guilty plea to charges related to fatal 2022 hit and run

John Cernos pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing bodily harm, impaired driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene of a collision. 
Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan still a while away from a public hearing

Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan still a while away from a public hearing

The District of Squamish has requested more information about Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Official Community Plan, delaying a public hearing.
Coyote alert issued for Stawamus Dike and Valleycliffe

Coyote alert issued for Stawamus Dike and Valleycliffe

Authorities warn residents about increased coyote activity and share tips on how to stay safe.
Village of Pemberton, Ministry of Agriculture to advocate lowering highway speed limit

Village of Pemberton, Ministry of Agriculture to advocate lowering highway speed limit

Advocates say speed limit should be lowered from 80 to 60km/h to prevent roaming horses from being struck by cars
What impact could tariffs have on Squamish, and what can we do about it?

What impact could tariffs have on Squamish, and what can we do about it?

With U.S. tariffs on hold, local leaders urge community support for local businesses.
Squamish opinion: TikTok: The app that (temporarily) broke the internet

Squamish opinion: TikTok: The app that (temporarily) broke the internet

While we are likely to keep a hold of TikTok for the near future at least, there are a few lessons that we Canadians could take from our neighbours’ experience.
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