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Kayaker dies on Cheakamus River Saturday: Squamish RCMPA person died suddenly while kayaking along the Cheakamus River. Squamish RCMP says efforts to resuscitate the victim were not successful.CanadaSep 16
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Snorkeller drowns near Furry Creek in shallow watersA snorkeller died in the Howe Sound area early Wednesday afternoon, RCMP have not shared details regarding the age or gender of the victim.CanadaAug 31
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Grizzly bear illegally killed, dumped in Squamish River: OfficialsA necropsy showed the bear had been shot, and that a rope had been tied around it in an effort to drag it in the river for disposal.CrimeAug 30
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Woman, cyclist fight off black bear on Coho Trail in SquamishAccording to the BC Conservation Officer Service, the woman was hiking along the Coho Trail when she came across a black bear around 7 p.m.EnvironmentAug 20
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Capilano University expanding with $63.2M takeover of Squamish’s Quest University campusThe province invested $48 million into Capilano University for the expansion, with the university covering the rest of the $63.2 million-purchase.EducationAug 17
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Evacuation order expanded for Casper Creek wildfire west of Lillooet, B.C.Residents of Seton Portage and the Tsal'alh First Nation have been ordered to leave as the Casper Creek fire grew to 1,200 hectares over the weekend.FireJul 23
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Squamish B.C. residents concerned about campers using trails as a bathroomThe Walmart in Squamish is telling a few dozen campers it is time to move along as residents complain there is a lack of facilities in town to deal with the campers.EnvironmentJul 18
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Squamish’s beloved Zephyr café to close at the end of summerThe Zephyr Café will be shutting down permanently at the end of September. The nearly 15-year-old business has earned a reputation as a cultural hub and meeting place.EconomyJul 3
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Base jumper rescued off Stawamus Chief face in SquamishA man whose parachute failed while base jumping ended up stranded some 300 metres down the face of the Stawamus Chief, prompting a Squamish Search and Rescue operation.CanadaJun 3
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As wildfire burns, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw wants no visitors in backcountry this weekendA Squamish Nation councillor said visitors will “most likely” be turned away this weekend if they try to head into the backcountry.FireMay 19
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