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As grizzly bear population recovers and Whistler's trail network expands, so too does the chance for

As grizzly bear population recovers and Whistler's trail network expands, so too does the chance for

Hikers run-in with grizzly last week prompts additional trail closures
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86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

86 per cent of Canadians want to restrict the sale of vaping products to youth

A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians whether vaping does more harm than good. Specifically, it asked whether e-cigarettes are a smoking cessation aid or if they hook younger people on the addictive substance.
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Under attack online, some local politicians recoil from public life

Under attack online, some local politicians recoil from public life

A councillor announces plans to leave civic politics due to unrelenting attacks against her on social media. A mayor temporarily withdraws from public life following a personal threat and months of online abuse.
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Canada’s first Indigenous woman-owned airline to launch out of Richmond

Canada’s first Indigenous woman-owned airline to launch out of Richmond

On Friday, a new Indigenous woman-owned airline announced its launch and start of service coming next spring. Called Iskwew Air, the airline will begin its flights next March out of Vancouver International Airport’s south terminal.
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First Nations question plan to revive Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

First Nations question plan to revive Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Local First Nations opposed to the expansion of the TransMountain pipeline are questioning the short timeframe set by the federal government to redo the environmental review of the project.
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Top 5 Squamish events this week!

Top 5 Squamish events this week!

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Suspect allegedly impersonates District of Squamish employee

Suspect allegedly impersonates District of Squamish employee

Municipality issues alert and says residents should always ask for identification
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Indigenous law program launches Sept. 25

Indigenous law program launches Sept. 25

University of Victoria calls it the first of its kind
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Squamish is declared carbon-neutral

Squamish is declared carbon-neutral

Local government was recognized by the province and other municipalities
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Squamish’s UBCM wishlist included sexual assault funding, regional transit

Squamish’s UBCM wishlist included sexual assault funding, regional transit

Squamish delegates met with Minister Claire Trevena and Health Minister Adrian Dix
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