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SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Local MMA fighter ascends to UFC

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: Local MMA fighter ascends to UFC

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.
SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: The Sea to Sky Gondola

SQUAMISH NEWSMAKERS OF 2019: The Sea to Sky Gondola

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 sky may as well have decided to fall. On Aug.
Fire in Squamish railyards quickly put out Monday night

Fire in Squamish railyards quickly put out Monday night

Squamish Fire Rescue quickly put out a fire in the BC Rail Yards Monday night. Sirens were first heard at about 8 p.m. as firefighters were on their way to the fire near 39400 Government Road.
Richmond man fined $8,000 for illegally wounding mule deer doe with crossbow

Richmond man fined $8,000 for illegally wounding mule deer doe with crossbow

A Richmond man was fined $8,000 earlier this month for illegally shooting a mule deer doe last year. Li Tan, 54, and another man were hunting near Princeton on Nov.
Rescue centre completes mission to save sea lion dubbed James Pond

Rescue centre completes mission to save sea lion dubbed James Pond

A California sea lion that made an unexpected appearance at a home and freshwater pond in Pender Harbour has been successfully returned to the ocean.
Squamish police briefs

Squamish police briefs

Thefts from vehicles. Internet fraud. And more...
Two people who died after attack in Duncan were targeted: police

Two people who died after attack in Duncan were targeted: police

A Christmas Eve attack that killed a couple in Duncan was targeted, police say. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is investigating the attack, and has identified two male persons of interest.
B.C. seeks temporary custody for alleged Todd blackmailer

B.C. seeks temporary custody for alleged Todd blackmailer

Process to bring Aydin Coban to Canada underway, Carol Todd seeks a resolution for "peace of mind"
Brackendale eagles, festival and art gallery featured in the Los Angeles Times

Brackendale eagles, festival and art gallery featured in the Los Angeles Times

Squamish locals know the arrival of eagles to town and the annual Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival are pretty cool.
First Vancouver meteor shower of 2020 reaches its peak next week

First Vancouver meteor shower of 2020 reaches its peak next week

Shower set to produce at a rate of 120 meteors per hour