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A housing crisis that’s pushing people out of the community. The need for “big picture” economic prosperity to be felt in everyday lives. A call for greater transparency from decision makers and electoral reform.

Service area reduction will alleviate pressure on fire department to deal with wildfires

Resident questions why it wasn't cleaned up despite government authorities knowing about it six months ago

The Sea to Sky School District has requested more funds from the province

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate two dirt bikes that were stolen from a home on Magnolia Crescent, in Valleycliffe, on Friday.

Communities get an extra vote in some cases, Whistler gets extra director

Success for North Vancouver's Sandra Riches would mean putting search and rescue teams out of business

A s I write this, I’ve learned Canadian newspapers have been kicked in the face and curbstomped. I’m talking about the announcement that media giants Postmedia and Torstar have traded ownership of 43 papers, if you count the weekend editions.

Changes in place at the 99 North dispensary to prevent future thefts, says owner

Local birder Chris Dale recently shot this video of some tumpeter swans. The elegant birds are currently passing south through Squamish right now and a few spend some time in the estuary, refueling, Dale told The Chief.