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Fire burns unoccupied Brackendale trailer and shed Sunday

Fire burns unoccupied Brackendale trailer and shed Sunday

No injuries, say Squamish Fire Rescue
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B.C. Ferries traffic continues to be down dramatically; uptick on weekend

B.C. Ferries traffic continues to be down dramatically; uptick on weekend

Ferry passenger numbers remain significantly reduced compared with previous Easter long weekends, even with small island communities reporting a surge of long-weekend travellers. B.C.
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B.C. ramps up mental-health support in response to COVID-19

B.C. ramps up mental-health support in response to COVID-19

The provincial government has announced $5 million in funding to increase access to virtual mental-health services in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Science-based COVID-19 group aims to keep Sea to Sky informed

Science-based COVID-19 group aims to keep Sea to Sky informed

Quest University professors launch blog, Facebook group
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Coquitlam pillow maker poised to become N95 mask manufacturer

Coquitlam pillow maker poised to become N95 mask manufacturer

VANCOUVER — Jason Zanatta is saving lives and jobs. The Coquitlam-based producer of pillows and dog beds is poised to become the first manufacturer of N95 respirators in Canada.
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Freighter collision sparks call for stricter measures

Freighter collision sparks call for stricter measures

A collision last week between two freighters anchored near the Southern Gulf Islands is renewing calls for stricter regulation of the use of roughly 30 designated anchorage points throughout the Strait of Georgia.
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How Squamish’s school district is adapting to COVID-19

How Squamish’s school district is adapting to COVID-19

Childcare for essential service workers. Meals for kids continue. In-person learning for vulnerable students. Deep cleaning.
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Help still available for Sea to Sky women experiencing violence during pandemic

Help still available for Sea to Sky women experiencing violence during pandemic

Howe Sound Women's Centre and Sea to Sky Community Services Society providing wraparound support
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Squamish RCMP helping enforce park closures on Easter weekend

Squamish RCMP helping enforce park closures on Easter weekend

Among other things, officers will also be educating public on physical distancing
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Oceanfront will be closed to vehicle traffic during Easter weekend

Oceanfront will be closed to vehicle traffic during Easter weekend

Squamish developer hopes this will deter non-local visitors
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