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Squamish—Oct. 5 Everything to know to start your day
WEB4 days ago · October average water temperature in Howe Sound is 11.6 C, the minimum temperature is 9.1 C, and the maximum is 15.5 C. The sea salinity in Howe Sound is 27.32‰, while the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰. The ‰ symbol, different from the % symbol, is per mille and indicates parts per thousand.
What is going on at Britannia Beach? - Squamish Chief
WEBAug 5, 2022 · The project is built by Adera Development Corporation (Adera) and Macdonald Communities. All told, with combined phases, there will eventually be 73 townhouses. This phase includes 20 two and three-bedroom plus den townhomes, ranging in size from 1,500 to 1,700 square feet. Ten of these are "‘end homes" with double car garages, and all homes ...
Where is Virgin River filmed? - Squamish Chief
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Local fans of the Netflix hit romantic drama know that Virgin River, is sometimes filmed in Squamish, including at the WaterShed Grill which poses as Jack's bar in the series. Klahanie Campground is also featured as the Fitches bed and breakfast, notes Netflix in Your Neighbourhood, the Netflix website that promotes the locations and other ...
Squamish Marine Search and Rescue station drops to one vessel
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · David Buzzard. Squamish’s volunteer marine search and rescue station is retiring one vessel and dropping from two boats down to one. Nelson Dow, the Squamish Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue station leader, said the decision was partly financial, but also connected to the capabilities of the second older boat.
Major 1,000-unit Furry Creek development may finally happen
WEBFeb 4, 2023 · A decades-long vision of building a major residential golf-resort development may finally be on its way to becoming a reality. A rezoning application four years in the making has been approved, giving Fine Peace Furry Creek Development Ltd. a chance to make good on a nearly-1,000 unit development in Furry Creek.. Multiple developers have tried to make the vision a reality, but those attempts ...
CapU to offer Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Capilano University has announced it is now accepting students for its new Squamish campus for the fall of 2024. According to a news release, CapU is offering the following programs: • Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies and Associate Degree, Arts (curated courses, featuring courses focused on the environment and sustainability)
Embrace unity & friendship at the grassroots Squamish event
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Since 1993, this Squamish event has brought a diverse group of local people together to celebrate and build friendships. The free Multicultural Gathering will be held at Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Totem Hall on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. “A grassroots event that brings community members together to share ...
Squamish Nation members support landmark affordable housing …
WEBAug 1, 2021 · Squamish Nation’s landmark plan to build more than 400 affordable homes across three sites is set to move forward after an overwhelming majority of members supported the projects in a land designation referendum. On July 28, 85 per cent of 548 Squamish members voted strongly in favour of the three sites chosen for diverse multi-unit ...
Why volunteer in Squamish? - Squamish Chief
WEBMar 29, 2022 · Expand. Volunteers have always been integral to the health of the Squamish community. Whether we’re talking about a friendly neighbour helping with a backyard project, a local youth group working on outreach to folks without homes, or a team of seniors coming together to build something beautiful, they all leave a lasting impact.