How Sherlock Wants to Keep Seniors Young
October 16, 2016Life
A recent survey conducted by the Squamish Seniors Centre Society to gauge the level of interest by public over the age of 55 in the centre and the various activities brought more such surprises.
The Politics of LNG
October 16, 2016Squamish
The conditional federal approval of Woodfibre LNG shows the role of ideology and realism in politics.
Where Are You When You’re in the Middle of Nature?
September 8, 2016Squamish
The modern independent individual is a big lie. We are never independent—when we are independent of society or family we are dependent on something else.
District Updates Eight-year-old Green Mapping
August 31, 2016Squamish
DISTRICT of Squamish has embarked on an environmental mapping project, creating a better index of forests, watercourses, wetlands, species and other sensitive eco systems in town.
15 Per Cent Real Estate Tax: Seven Scenarios for Squamish
August 29, 2016Squamish
1. Vancouver buyers unable to buy in Squamish If foreign buyers in Vancouver or the North Shore lose interest in
District Issues Campfire Ban
August 17, 2016Squamish
Effective Wednesday, August 17 at 12 p.m., Squamish Fire Rescue has issued a campfire ban within the District of Squamish boundaries.
The Craft of Bringing People Together
August 12, 2016Life
Retiree Barb Rockandel volunteers her talent to run a crafts group at Hilltop House.
Where Do You Want to See the Next Food Truck in Squamish ?
August 11, 2016Squamish
Food truck operators in Squamish have requested three locations for the district's 2016 Food Truck Pilot Project and the district wants to know your views on those locations.
Coming Soon: Upscale Dining in Downtown Squamish
August 9, 2016Life
A new off-ramp to contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine will open up on the Sea-to-Sky Highway later this summer in downtown Squamish. Located at 37991 Second Ave, The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar brings upscale dining to the heart of historic downtown Squamish.
Conquering Cancer
August 8, 2016Squamish
The Ride to Conquer Cancer became something I could do to remember my mom and support those around who were also affected by cancer.
An Appeal to the District to Buy the ‘Brackendale Gem’
August 2, 2016Squamish
BAG supporters feel the district should step in and buy the property and those desires have found wings in a recent letter written to the council by environmentalist Mary Mitchell.
Third Crossing Society Calls for Road Link to the Island
July 28, 2016Sea to Sky
Third Crossing Society director Gary Fribance says a road connection from Powell River to Squamish will drive tourism, boost the economy, reduce traffic bottlenecks at the ferry terminals and string together coastal and interiors communities.
District Adds 36 New Parking Stalls Downtown
July 27, 2016Squamish
District of Squamish has added 36 new parking spots and introduced new parking rules to reduce parking congestion in downtown Squamish.
Specialty Trail and Running Store Opening in Squamish
July 25, 2016Squamish
A new specialty trail and running store will soon open in Squamish. Capra will be bringing some of the most technical trail and mountain running gear to the community of Squamish, said Solana Klassen, who co-owns the store with Mike Murphy and Tyler McGowan.
BC to Invest $5.4 Million on Sea to Sky Highway
July 20, 2016Sea to Sky
The B.C. government is investing $5.4-million on safety and mobility upgrades for the Sea-to-Sky Highway from Lions Bay to Pemberton, happening this summer and fall 2016.
Coming Home to Canada
July 20, 2016Life
Early Sikh immigrants faced hardship with courage to make home in Squamish.
‘Bee’ Inspired by the Pollinator Habitat Kit
July 20, 2016Squamish
The community kit helps you in restoring or enhancing pollinator habitats.
Never-Say-Die Pioneer Rests in Peace
July 20, 2016Life
Gurdev Singh Biln was an ideal immigrant who thrived on hard work and open mind.
The Making of the Squamish Sikh Temple
July 20, 2016Life
It took three years of single-minded effort by Sikh community leaders and some divine help to find funds, land and resources to build a Sikh temple in Squamish.
And They Overcame the Negative Forces
July 14, 2016Squamish
Mario and Anne named their band Overcomers to reflect their own spiritual journey.
Jordan Sturdy Acclaimed BC Liberal Candidate for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
July 13, 2016Squamish
BC Liberals have acclaimed MLA Jordan Sturdy as the Party’s candidate in West Vancouver - Sea to Sky.
How Fast is too Fast When it Comes to Growth?
July 12, 2016Opinion
Rezoning green space into housing development is not appealing to me under current circumstances.
Developer Plans to Retain Trails on Cheema Lands
June 21, 2016Squamish
LUMBERJACK, Roller Coaster, and the Covenant are just some of the trails that could be retained and a few new ones built as an early plan to integrate a widely used trail network with inevitable residential development in Garibaldi Highlands.
Free Parking is a Fertility Drug
June 11, 2016Opinion
AS THE world moves towards a less carbon reliant and more efficient future, the design and implementation of better transportation and congestion policy must be forefront in our decision-making.
Large Housing Development Proposed in Downtown
May 26, 2016Squamish
DISTRICT of Squamish has received a rezoning application for a large development proposal that would include three separate five-story buildings with 142 condo units and 2,000 feet of commercial space, along with 34 unit float homes on Mamquam Blind Channel.





















