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UPDATED: COVID-19: Squamish classes to be suspended

UPDATED: COVID-19: Squamish classes to be suspended

Premier announces that K-12 classes will be put on hold as a result of COVID-19 precautions
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COVID-19: Making sure you can still fill your cart

COVID-19: Making sure you can still fill your cart

Squamish grocery stores in over-drive during pandemic
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Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

The province’s tourism industry is calling on senior governments to establish a fund to help its operators deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The Tourism Industry Association of B.C.
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As a precaution against COVID-19, District of Squamish closes facilities

As a precaution against COVID-19, District of Squamish closes facilities

Brennan Park, the 55 and the library among those shuttered — others move to online services
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Decision to keep trade routes open during COVID-19 outbreak shows delicate balancing act

Decision to keep trade routes open during COVID-19 outbreak shows delicate balancing act

The ever-expanding global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has now led to Canada closing its borders to foreigners (American citizens excluded), but experts note that Ottawa’s call to keep trade open makes sense in the bid to balance Canadians’ health a
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Starbucks locations across Canada shifting to a ‘to go’ only model

Starbucks locations across Canada shifting to a ‘to go’ only model

You can expect to see some locations reduce hours or close up temporarily, too
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COVID-19: Squamish, do not seek testing if not sick: VCH

COVID-19: Squamish, do not seek testing if not sick: VCH

Health authority acknowledges cases in 'coastal communities'
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B.C. tech moves to front lines in COVID-19 fight

B.C. tech moves to front lines in COVID-19 fight

Local firms poised for growth as coronavirus concerns go global
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COVID-19: Squamish resident self-identifies as testing positive

COVID-19: Squamish resident self-identifies as testing positive

District of Squamish acknowledges self-identified case; District continues to be in contact with and will follow the Ministry of Health advice
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COVID-19: Squamish Food Bank still operating during pandemic

COVID-19: Squamish Food Bank still operating during pandemic

Donations still needed and welcome
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