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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Climate emergency

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Climate emergency

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those.
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MOST UNDER-REPORTED STORY OF 2019: Squamish landfill expansion

MOST UNDER-REPORTED STORY OF 2019: Squamish landfill expansion

While there were many things happening in town, a humble but vital project has been moving forward. The vertical expansion of the landfill finished up its third and final phase this past November. No additional work is required.
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New EAO regulations criticized

New EAO regulations criticized

Squamish activists say rules weaken environmental protections; province says it makes them stronger
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Plastics reduction

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Plastics reduction

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those. It was the first big promise the new council made with respect to the environment.
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Star skier Mikayla Martin dies in accident

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Star skier Mikayla Martin dies in accident

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those.
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Developing Squamish

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Developing Squamish

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those. The fruits of prior high-profile rezonings are coming to bear.
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: The opioid epidemic continues to show its face

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: The opioid epidemic continues to show its face

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those. B.C.’s ongoing overdose epidemic still continued to impact Squamish in 2019.
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Two prominent businesses in financial trouble

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Two prominent businesses in financial trouble

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those.
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Legalization and cannabis seizures

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Legalization and cannabis seizures

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those.
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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: The Squamish Nation flexes its muscles

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: The Squamish Nation flexes its muscles

The Squamish Chief editorial team has selected 10 top themes, events and issues for the year in our coverage. This story is one in a series of those.
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