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Squamish woman awarded $2 million after highway crash

Squamish woman awarded $2 million after highway crash

Head-on collision left then 21-year-old unable to reach full potential, says judge
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Flotilla sends visual message to protect Howe Sound

Flotilla sends visual message to protect Howe Sound

Kayakers, canoers and paddle-boarders gather on the water in protest
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UPDATE: Wildfire near Squamish is 100% contained

UPDATE: Wildfire near Squamish is 100% contained

The wildfire burning 13 kilometres east of Squamish near the Mamquam Forest Service Road is now completely contained, according to the District of Squamish. "The fire is being held, and crews are pushing the perimeter into the cutblock.
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Wildfire 3.75km from Ring Creek community

Wildfire 3.75km from Ring Creek community

The wildfire burning east of Squamish is around 3.75 kilometres from Ring Creek, according to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The community is home to 40 to 60 people, depending on the time of year.
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Wildfire near Squamish now 60% contained

Wildfire near Squamish now 60% contained

The wildfire burning 13 kilometres east of Squamish near the Mamquam Forest Service Road is now 60 per cent contained, according to BC Wildfire Service. It is around three hectares in size, down from 3.5 hectares yesterday.
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Wildfire near Squamish is human-caused: BC Wildfire Service

Wildfire near Squamish is human-caused: BC Wildfire Service

The wildfire burning 13 kilometres east of Squamish was caused by a person, according to BC Wildfire Service. The fire is 3.5 hectares in size and has been burning near the Mamquam Forest Service Road since Sunday evening.
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Wildfire still burning 'out of control' 13 kilometres from Squamish

Wildfire still burning 'out of control' 13 kilometres from Squamish

The 3.5-hectare blaze is along the Mamquam Forest Service Road
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Local Syrian family plans fundraiser

Local Syrian family plans fundraiser

Goal of Sept. 30 event is to bring relatives to district
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George Iwama is Quest University’s new president

George Iwama is Quest University’s new president

George Iwama is the new president of Quest University, the school announced this morning. “We strongly believe Dr.
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As more families arrive, language diversity remains the same

As more families arrive, language diversity remains the same

Newest census data reveals more about Squamish’s growing population
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