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Trapped bear trashes car in Port Moody

Trapped bear trashes car in Port Moody

Port Moody police release video to remind people to lock car doors and remove all attractants
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SLRD and District throw support behind UNESCO bid — again

SLRD and District throw support behind UNESCO bid — again

Local approvals raise the profile of the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative and increase the area's ability to attract international tourism, says backer
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Short-term rental denied in Britannia Beach

Short-term rental denied in Britannia Beach

SLRD board rejects rezoning application for property
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Work on Squamish’s climate action plan begins

Work on Squamish’s climate action plan begins

Consultant outlines strengths and limitations of plan, which seeks to reduce greenhouse emissions
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COUNCIL CUT: Where, oh where, shall the Skyridge adventure hub go?

COUNCIL CUT: Where, oh where, shall the Skyridge adventure hub go?

Following correspondence from several residents, Squamish council has re-worded its resolution regarding the proposed Skyridge adventure hub. Councillors said that this would better clarify their intentions concerning where the hub should be placed.
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Squamish council implements more rental protections

Squamish council implements more rental protections

Previously occupied residential rental units can’t be converted into strata for sale
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COUNCIL CUT: Squamish awards contract for stormwater plan

COUNCIL CUT: Squamish awards contract for stormwater plan

The District is awarding a $300,000 contract to Urban Systems to continue work on the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan. On Sept. 3, council voted unanimously in favour of awarding the contract.
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Drunk Windsor man lights T-shirt on fire following arrest in Whistler

Drunk Windsor man lights T-shirt on fire following arrest in Whistler

Also in police briefs: Mount Currie man breaches court conditions
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COUNCIL CUT: Squamish awards money for a new well

COUNCIL CUT: Squamish awards money for a new well

Squamish council voted unanimously to award an approximately $220,000 tender to Coastal Mountain Excavations Ltd. for pump and piping work at the Powerhouse Springs production well. The award was granted during council’s Sept. 3 meeting.
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Squamish police briefs

Squamish police briefs

Drugs and drug paraphernalia found at schools. Counterfeit money. Mischief to mailboxes. Bear calls.
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