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COUNCIL CUT: Water metering update

COUNCIL CUT: Water metering update

So far, about 55 water meters are measuring a combined 310 residential or commercial units. The price tag for all this is about $852,000. More meters are expected.
COUNCIL CUT: SLRD asks District for feedback, Garibaldi at Squamish discussed

COUNCIL CUT: SLRD asks District for feedback, Garibaldi at Squamish discussed

After the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District asked Squamish council for feedback on its regional growth strategy, or RGS — a document akin to an official community plan for the region — debate ensued about Garibaldi at Squamish.
UPDATED: Lions Bay SAR locate body south of Squamish area

UPDATED: Lions Bay SAR locate body south of Squamish area

Police say it appears to match description of missing person, but don't confirm identity
Sea to Sky stations would be part of Husky sale, says company

Sea to Sky stations would be part of Husky sale, says company

Husky Energy announces possible sale of 500 retail outlets and B.C. refinery
Vancouver port development dealt difficult bridge hand

Vancouver port development dealt difficult bridge hand

Developers of North Shore port infrastructure face the same transportation challenge as their residential housing counterparts: bridge congestion. However, the challenge for the area’s port developers is shaping up to be far more complex.
After backlash in Whistler, Squamish appears to take a softer tone on climate change letter

After backlash in Whistler, Squamish appears to take a softer tone on climate change letter

‘An oversight’ kept District from sending letter asking oil companies to help pay for climate change
Local conservationists laud agreement to close fish farms

Local conservationists laud agreement to close fish farms

Dave Brown hopes move signals government's desire to transition away from open-net farms
Whistler Blackcomb saw lower-than-expected visitation over holiday period

Whistler Blackcomb saw lower-than-expected visitation over holiday period

Vail Resorts says results largely due to ‘weather variability’ and low traffic from destination and international visitors
Horgan calls for unity to protect dwindling wild salmon stocks

Horgan calls for unity to protect dwindling wild salmon stocks

Government draws detractors, supporters in overflow crowd at forum in Colwood
Storms cancelled 330 B.C. Ferries sailings in December

Storms cancelled 330 B.C. Ferries sailings in December

Heavy wind and rain caused the cancellation of 330 B.C. Ferries sailings last month, nearly four times the average. B.C. Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall said bad weather on average causes the cancellation of 87 sailings during December.
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