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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

Squamish plans future boat launch, fixes to current launch uncertain

Squamish plans future boat launch, fixes to current launch uncertain

District of Squamish moving ahead with planning a future boat launch with the top spot identified at Darrell Bay.
Opinion: Be prepared for Sea to Sky Highway travel ahead of long weekend

Opinion: Be prepared for Sea to Sky Highway travel ahead of long weekend

'There’s so much for passengers to look at while on the stunning drive—which never gets old. Let ‘em enjoy that beauty at a nice and easy pace.'
Garibaldi at Squamish sale OK’d, despite provincial opposition

Garibaldi at Squamish sale OK’d, despite provincial opposition

‘Aquilini remains committed to developing a world-class all-season resort,’ reads the project’s website after the decision.
Floatel can navigate choppy waters with Squamish: WLNG

Floatel can navigate choppy waters with Squamish: WLNG

WLNG president Christine Kennedy said they were committed to finding a path forward with the District.
Updated: With no floatel, what happens next with the LNG project in Squamish?

Updated: With no floatel, what happens next with the LNG project in Squamish?

Province says District and WLNG need to figure out what’s next; WLNG says it will continue to work with the District.
Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish celebrates 10 years

Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish celebrates 10 years

On May 11 and 12, the gondola is celebrating 10 years since its opening with food, music and activities.
Here’s everything we know about Squamish’s CapU dorms

Here’s everything we know about Squamish’s CapU dorms

Residents living in the soon-to-be CapU dorms had to leave by today, May 1.
ICYMI: Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP—for now

ICYMI: Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP—for now

Council neither rejects nor approves WLNG TUP by majority, thus defeating application; Mayor Armand Hurford says they will likely hear more about the matter.
Updated: Police safely apprehend ‘distraught’ woman from a home in Squamish

Updated: Police safely apprehend ‘distraught’ woman from a home in Squamish

After an incident that drew heavy law enforcement presence, the woman was taken to the hospital for treatment.
See: Squamish herring spawn survey nearing its wrap-up

See: Squamish herring spawn survey nearing its wrap-up

Search for Slhawt’/Herring project monitors herring spawn each year in Howe Sound.
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