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Andrew  Hughes

Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes is a reporter with The Squamish Chief.

While originally from the U.S., he has lived in Squamish since the end of 2016. He is a recent graduate of the Master of Journalism program at the University of British Columbia, during which he interned at The Squamish Chief. Before becoming a full-time reporter here, he worked in current affairs for CBC in Vancouver.

When he’s not working, you can find him looking for secret benches in the woods or losing at board games to his wife and friends.

Recent Work by Andrew

Local photographer captures roaming deer in Squamish

Local photographer captures roaming deer in Squamish

Local photographer Aafreen Arora captured two deer meandering about Squamish on May 31.
Squamish students take a turn governing as mayor for a day

Squamish students take a turn governing as mayor for a day

The District of Squamish hosted several students on May 31 as part of its ‘Mayor For A Day’ contest
Squamish council approves property tax increase of 4.2%

Squamish council approves property tax increase of 4.2%

The District announced that property tax and utility bills have been mailed and are due by July 4.
Britannia Mine Museum brings back ‘Old Town, New Queens’

Britannia Mine Museum brings back ‘Old Town, New Queens’

The Pride night event runs for the second consecutive year with the help of Pride Squamish and local drag performers.
Here are the Squamish police briefs for last week

Here are the Squamish police briefs for last week

Assault with a weapon. Trespassing. Driver and cyclist collision. Stolen licence plate.
Opinion: Squamish harm reduction services are working

Opinion: Squamish harm reduction services are working

A group told me that they had experienced homelessness and struggled with substance abuse elsewhere, but the OPS and Under One Roof had since helped them tremendously.
Creating a supportive environment for recovery in Squamish: Combating substance abuse and community stigma

Creating a supportive environment for recovery in Squamish: Combating substance abuse and community stigma

‘When you start feeling accepted as you are, I don't think it can be overstated the impact that can have on someone's psychology,’ says the co-ordinator with the Sea to Sky Community Action Team.
Photos: Sun and celebration at Hike for Hospice event in downtown Squamish Saturday

Photos: Sun and celebration at Hike for Hospice event in downtown Squamish Saturday

People gathered at Junction Park and O'Siyam Pavilion with music, food and games to celebrate a month-long volunteering event raising awareness and funds for the Sea to Sky Hospice Society.
From Squamish to Mount Aconcagua, this adventurer hopes to give back

From Squamish to Mount Aconcagua, this adventurer hopes to give back

Mark Sky will embark on a human-powered, 20-month trip, during which he hopes to raise $24,000 for charity.
Sikh parade returns to downtown Squamish

Sikh parade returns to downtown Squamish

The parade is scheduled for June 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and celebrates the martyrdom of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjun Dev Ji.
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