When many think of Remembrance Day, they think of the two World Wars. But for some, the act of remembrance occurs in the not-so-distant past.

And — an update on the District's plastic bag reduction. The municipality has opted to not ask the province for permission before adopting the bylaw. Here's what that means.

MP-elect Patrick Weiler on his election-night win in Squamish.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2PjGWy3

A powerful story about climber Adrienne Wheaton's recovery from a life-changing accident. After losing her thumb and parts of her fingers, she's back climbing at about the same level as before.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2Jqj6Ns

How to make Hollywood North green. One person's bid to get film sets to reduce pollution.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2MPau58

The Squamish Sound podcast is about news that impacts you.

Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town.

Once a week, every Friday.

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Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett.

Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

Nuns with a hydro habit — hydro-electric that is.

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Horsing around. Squamish athlete Isabella Fietz and her horse win at the Pacific Regional Dressage Championships 2019 in Langley.

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What Nanaimo's heritage policy can show us in Squamish.

The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you.

Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town.

Once a week, every Friday.

Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website.

Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett.

Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

In memoriam. Squamish remembers local skier Mikayla Martin. Friends and family share their moments with the star athlete — on and off the slopes.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2B2Jet1

Protesting season is underway. What taking to the streets says about how people will vote in the upcoming federal election.

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The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you.

Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday.

Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website.

Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett.

Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

A verbal fight to the death! Well, not quite, but federal election candidates for the Sea to Sky did their best to impress voters at the all-candidates debate on Wednesday. Full story: https://bit.ly/350UuUJ

Bringing books to Nicaragua. A former Squamish resident has made it her mission to spread literacy. Full story: https://bit.ly/334Wc5F

The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you.

Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town.

Once a week, every Friday.

Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website.

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Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

Surf’s up! A development proposal for Britannia Beach South might be making literal waves in the future.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2n85bmD

Speed-dating, federal politics style. Federal election candidates will soon be competing for your love — and, more importantly, your vote. What to watch for at the local all-candidates meeting.

The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town.

Once a week, every Friday.

Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website.

Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett.

Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

At long last – the NDP have declared a candidate for the Sea to Sky. We meet up with Judith Wilson, who tells us why she thinks she's the person to represent Squamish in the House of Commons. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2kWJG7N

We also talk to another candidate who brings the full force of farce to his political campaign. An audience with Gordon Jeffrey. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2kTgvCo

Finally, we discuss the District of Squamish's decision to avoid completely banning plastic bags at checkout stands. Why, depending on your priorities, eliminating those bags isn't necessarily the most environmentally friendly thing to do. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2lYndaE

The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town.

Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website.

Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews. Special thanks to our intern Eli Cornell.

Squamish's own Cole Smith gets ready for his UFC battle on hometurf. Full story: https://bit.ly/2mhAJX1

Can you spot the difference between a paraglider and a base jumper? Full story: https://bit.ly/2kKi0mj

Our editor gives an update to the Emily Carr story, and talks about the paragliding correction.

The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you.

Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday.

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Vancouver lawyer Patrick Weiler will be the federal Liberal candidate for the Sea to Sky area. We ask him why he believes he can represent Squamish.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2lZC30o

A possible win for renters. Squamish council passes third reading on measures that will preserve some existing rental stock in town.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2lGYzLg

Renowned artist Emily Carr was in the Sea to Sky. Hear more about her trip involving a canine, a cop and a convict.

Full story: https://bit.ly/2kwknsZ

The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you.

Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday.

Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website.

Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett.

Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

Diver Henry Wang went to the bottom of Cat Lake and wasn't pleased with what he found. He says the amount of pollution is the worst he's ever seen. Full story: https://bit.ly/2KIEPA6

Squamish may soon get its first provincially-approved pot shop. Sky High Cannabis received an approval in principle, which means it's made significant headway to getting an official licence.

Finally, if you've ever wanted your story in the paper, our editor tells you the secret. Find out how to send a good press release and pitch!