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‘Something was missing’—Skwxwú7mesh educator reflects on Indigenous representation in education

‘Something was missing’—Skwxwú7mesh educator reflects on Indigenous representation in education

Charlene Williams highlights Squamish Nation’s efforts to reclaim control over education.
Updated: Squamish religious organization fined for temporary foreign worker program infraction

Updated: Squamish religious organization fined for temporary foreign worker program infraction

Federal officials found a local religious organization that was taking part in the temporary foreign worker program non-compliant and fined them $15,000 last month.
Council to revisit mixed-use Valleycliffe development proposal amid height concerns

Council to revisit mixed-use Valleycliffe development proposal amid height concerns

District of Squamish councillors send development proposal back to staff over a 10-metre height variance and proximity to a riparian area.
'Worst we've ever seen it': residents call for urgent repairs to Paradise Valley Road

'Worst we've ever seen it': residents call for urgent repairs to Paradise Valley Road

Officials promise upgrades to Paradise Valley Road in 2025.
​​Indigenous art and Squamish Pride Parade among Squamish grant highlights

​​Indigenous art and Squamish Pride Parade among Squamish grant highlights

The arts and culture program sees increased funding to $64,000.
Updated: Four Pillars for the future: inside the Squamish Nation climate plan

Updated: Four Pillars for the future: inside the Squamish Nation climate plan

From land stewardship to green jobs, the Nation’s strategy outlines actions to protect the environment and adapt to climate change.
Squamish editorial: Stop insulting Poilievre and his followers

Squamish editorial: Stop insulting Poilievre and his followers

'Otherwise, it will be really hard to find common ground when our green snow globe gets shaken up.'
John Ducker: Is it time to allow cyclists to make an 'Idaho stop'?

John Ducker: Is it time to allow cyclists to make an 'Idaho stop'?

A 2010 study showed that, in Idaho, cyclists’ injuries were reduced after the state removed the requirement to come to a full stop at a stop sign.
A year of ‘complex rescues’ for Squamish SAR

A year of ‘complex rescues’ for Squamish SAR

What did 2024 look like for Squamish Search and Rescue? Complex rescues mostly as a result of hiking, biking and climbing.
SLRD to consider climate strategy amendments

SLRD to consider climate strategy amendments

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is considering stronger emissions targets, additional ways to assess climate action and new climate policies under a bylaw amendment