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B.C. craft brewers growing nearly twice as fast as multinationals

B.C. craft brewers growing nearly twice as fast as multinationals

There are few things that British Columbians like more than locally brewed beer.
Squamish's Remembrance Day ceremony predicted to draw more people this year

Squamish's Remembrance Day ceremony predicted to draw more people this year

Take a moment to honour our veterans. The Remembrance Day ceremony is being held in Squamish on Sunday, Nov. 11 at Stan Clarke Park downtown. The service begins at 10:50 a.m. at the cenotaph, ahead of the moment of silence at 11 a.m.
New tree removal bylaw attempts to walk a fine line

New tree removal bylaw attempts to walk a fine line

District staff hopes new regulations balance greenspace with developers’ needs
Local MLA critical of proportional representation

Local MLA critical of proportional representation

Jordan Sturdy’s latest talk in Squamish included his views on the referendum
Police briefs

Police briefs

Sleeping man arrested. Didn't want to leave hotel...and more
Overflowing donation bin causes distress

Overflowing donation bin causes distress

While they are placed in communities to fund local charities, donation bins often pose a number of problems. For one, they can be a serious eyesore. Rather than placing their clothes in the bin, some people choose to leave clothing beside them.
Newly elected Squamish council sworn in

Newly elected Squamish council sworn in

'One of the most important roles as a council is to represent all the people of Squamish — not just the most buoyant cheerleaders nor the loudest detractors': Mayor Karen Elliott
Pemberton festival bankruptcy hits businesses hard

Pemberton festival bankruptcy hits businesses hard

Once the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ticketfly LLC, bankruptcy advisers and lawyers all take their cut, local businesses will likely get pennies for every dollar they were owed when the Pemberton Music Festival declared bankruptcy last year.
Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

As B.C. parents struggle with lack of child-care options, industry observers are lamenting limited federal government progress on a program that could bring in more caregivers from countries like the Philippines.
What’s up with that smoke above the Highlands?

What’s up with that smoke above the Highlands?

For those of you concerned about the smoke that seems to be coming from up above the Garibaldi Highlands, it seems like there’s nothing to fear.