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National Fire Prevention Week encourages looking, listening and learning

National Fire Prevention Week encourages looking, listening and learning

Look, listen and learn. That’s the message being put forward for National Fire Prevention Week, running Oct. 7-13, with fire departments across Canada and the U.S. working to raise awareness about the dangers of fire and how to prevent it.
Have your say on vacation rental policies

Have your say on vacation rental policies

District of Squamish seeking feedback through survey
Photos: This has to be one of the cutest seal releases in Metro Vancouver yet

Photos: This has to be one of the cutest seal releases in Metro Vancouver yet

Rescued seals Bubblegum and Blue Moon were reunited as they reentered the wild
B.C. Ferries going on building spree; at least 5 large vessels

B.C. Ferries going on building spree; at least 5 large vessels

B.C. Ferries plans to build at least five new large ferries to serve Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, at a cost that could reach $1 billion — and it’s leaving open the possibility of building two or three more. “Wow.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Squamish candidates mild-mannered

BACKGROUND CHECK: Squamish candidates mild-mannered

Criminal background checks yield only traffic violations for some aspiring politicians
Coroner’s report for Steffanie Lawrence shows she didn’t get the help she needed, mother says

Coroner’s report for Steffanie Lawrence shows she didn’t get the help she needed, mother says

Coroner recommends the Representative for Children and Youth consider a review of services the teen received
Squamish Nation applauds government decision to avoid appealing Trans Mountain pipeline decision

Squamish Nation applauds government decision to avoid appealing Trans Mountain pipeline decision

Ottawa will instead attempt a new round of consultations with First Nations
Helium balloon causes massive North Van power outage

Helium balloon causes massive North Van power outage

BC Hydro officials say it was likely wayward helium balloons that caused a massive power outage in North Vancouver Wednesday morning. Just before 8 a.m., an issue at the Capilano Substation in Murdo Frazer Park caused 12,159 properties to go dark.
A shift in Squamish Nation governance

A shift in Squamish Nation governance

New co-chair named as previous one steps down for personal reasons
Relocation of 99 North cannabis dispensary approved

Relocation of 99 North cannabis dispensary approved

Owner Bryan Raiser receives an exception to the “buffer zone” that prevents pot shops near schools