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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
COVID-19: Squamish Food Bank still operating during pandemic

COVID-19: Squamish Food Bank still operating during pandemic

Donations still needed and welcome
Capilano University suspends classes amid coronavirus crisis

Capilano University suspends classes amid coronavirus crisis

Capilano University is suspending all classes as it seeks to move away from in-person instruction due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus: How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it

Coronavirus: How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it

How is the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, spread? • Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.
Is the New Zealand goose poop scooper a solution for Squamish fields?

Is the New Zealand goose poop scooper a solution for Squamish fields?

Vancouver Island regional director thinks the Tow and Collector he bought could help other local governments keep fields clear of goose droppings
VSO offers virtual BeethovenFest finale in response to COVID-19

VSO offers virtual BeethovenFest finale in response to COVID-19

Tune in the the livestream at 2 p.m. this afternoon (Sunday, March 15) for Beethoven's Sixth Symphony live from the Orpheum Theatre
B.C. Ferries trims spring-break sailings, closes buffets; eased rules sought for enclosed decks

B.C. Ferries trims spring-break sailings, closes buffets; eased rules sought for enclosed decks

B.C. Ferries is reducing sailings between Victoria and Vancouver at the start of spring break because COVID-19 social-distancing measures have led to a decrease in traffic.
COVID-19: What it means for Squamish

COVID-19: What it means for Squamish

How businesses, schools, industry, tourism and more are addressing the pandemic
Whistler Blackcomb to close from March 15 to 22

Whistler Blackcomb to close from March 15 to 22

All Vail Resorts' North American mountains to close for one week while officials assess rest of season
COVID-19 testing centres being set up, nine new cases in B.C.

COVID-19 testing centres being set up, nine new cases in B.C.

B.C.’s regional health authorities will be setting up testing centres for the COVID-19 virus in the coming days. But they want you to know this: People do not need to be tested unless they are sick enough to require health care. On Saturday, B.C.