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Numerous registered burn areas in Squamish

Numerous registered burn areas in Squamish

These burns are likely the cause of the smoky haze around town
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Teen arrested in North Van charged in UBC carjacking

Teen arrested in North Van charged in UBC carjacking

One of two teenagers arrested in North Vancouver this month after residents noticed them driving erratically in a quiet cul-de-sac has now been charged with robbery and use of an imitation firearm in connection with an alleged carjacking.
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Attorney General David Eby on ICBC changes

Attorney General David Eby on ICBC changes

The Chief discusses inexperienced drivers, competition and bloated compensation
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Province seeks dialogue on Squamish Nation land transfer

Province seeks dialogue on Squamish Nation land transfer

Squamish climbers ask for protection of Murrin Park routes that are part of the Squamish Nation Woodfibre LNG deal
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COUNCIL CUT: District asks for $1.42 million for Aquatic Centre

COUNCIL CUT: District asks for $1.42 million for Aquatic Centre

The District of Squamish is asking for $1.42 million for the Aquatic Centre this year, an increase of about $50,000 compared with the previous year, according to a municipal financial analyst. Rolland Russell told council on Oct.
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COUNCIL CUT: What Squamish taxpayers want from the 2020 budget

COUNCIL CUT: What Squamish taxpayers want from the 2020 budget

Survey results show that Squamish residents believe active transportation, affordable housing, climate adaptation and fire rescue should be the Top 4 investment priorities for the municipality. The results were presented to council on Oct.
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BC SPCA seizes professional dog walker’s pets found in distress

BC SPCA seizes professional dog walker’s pets found in distress

This story has been amended since first posting to remove information since redacted from the BCFIRB ruling.
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Public meetings to address mega-mansions and related money laundering in B.C.

Public meetings to address mega-mansions and related money laundering in B.C.

Richmond farmland advocates want answers for skyrocketing farmland real estate prices and mega-mansions built on the land, which may be linked to dirty money
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Ferry terminal at YVR ‘suggested’ as province looks at B.C. Ferries’ future

Ferry terminal at YVR ‘suggested’ as province looks at B.C. Ferries’ future

A government review of BC Ferries has raised the idea of building a terminal on Iona Island near YVR.
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Trampoline death: Richmond park staff not trained, says coroner

Trampoline death: Richmond park staff not trained, says coroner

Grim details also highlighted that the three staff members had no idea how to administer first aid or how to respond in an emergency
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