A Marine Education Center on the Nexen Lands
March 13, 2016Squamish
Let’s get it done: A Marine Education Center in a dedicated building on the Nexen Lands.
No Good in Low Property Value
March 13, 2016Squamish
A speculation tax will decrease property values which will translate into a reduction in equity for existing home owners.
Knowing Jesus in a Non-Preachy Way
March 13, 2016Squamish
Younglife inspires teens to mentor and develop positive relationships.
‘A Place for Dreams and New Beginnings’
March 13, 2016Squamish
Squamish gave Zanna Fidler a new life and a boost to her imagination.
District Finalises Squamish Oceanfront Deal
February 2, 2016Squamish
District of Squamish has finalised the sale of the oceanfront lands and set the closing date of February 3, 2016.
Garibaldi at Squamish Gets Environmental Assessment Certificate
January 29, 2016Squamish
Environment Minister Mary Polak and Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson have issued an environmental assessment certificate to Garibaldi at Squamish Inc. for the Garibaldi at Squamish project (GAS).
Great Wolf Lodge: Become a Part of Our Community
January 28, 2016Opinion
A guests-only destination is at odds with the spirit of Squamish, the welcoming Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.
Great Wolf Lodge: Allow Them Their Business Model
January 28, 2016Opinion
Putting away my mother hat and my business consultant hat on, I find myself agreeing with the company policy.
Mayor Heintzman Flunks Her Own Test
January 28, 2016Squamish
Mayor Patricia Heintzman made 11 promises in her election ad and vowed to fulfill them in her first four months. An year later, I took stock of the situation and spoke to her. I found I could not give her more than 2.5 marks out of nine (two of her promises were not tangible enough to rate). When she seemed to be totally unaware of her promises, I decided not to remind her of the advertisement and see if she remembered it at any point during the conversation on the promises. I did not get any sign that she did. All I sensed was evasion and amnesia.
‘Never Stop Singing, Caroline’
January 28, 2016Life
Caroline Solonenko's karaoke nights bring joy at Squamish Hilltop House.
Yoga in the Mountains
January 28, 2016Life
AS THEY finish their brief stroll along the Stawamus trail, Gabriel Shamash and Jasmin Parkin are elated at having discovered a new trail a few minutes from their new home in Valleycliffe. “Wow, this is beautiful, I’m going to be back here soon,” says Jasmin as she looks up at the snow-laden Squamish Chief.
I SAY…Come, Hang Out at Quest
January 28, 2016Life
I’VE LIVED in Squamish for three years now, but I had lived in Squamish until last summer, that is to say, down the hill from where Quest is.
Squamish Helping Hands Adopts Recycle Bicycle Program
January 25, 2016Squamish
The Squamish Helping Hands Society is expanding its suite of community services to include Recycle Bicycle Program which will become Helping Hands’ newest social enterprise.
People, Politicians and Promises
January 24, 2016Opinion
A bit of dishonesty, or let’s say misrepresentation, has become an essential part of politics. Indeed, the word ‘politics’ itself has come to have negative connotations. Yet, people are never a harsh judge of politicians.
The Road to Fun and Growth
January 11, 2016Opinion
One potential project worth looking at would be a road linking the Sunshine Coast to Squamish.
The Bylaws in Squamish Are Up For Revision
January 11, 2016Squamish
Squamish is growing quickly. To keep up with our community’s needs, the District of Squamish has started the annual update of the District’s Zoning Bylaw with a goal of completing it by the end of January 2016.
A Silent Communion With God
January 8, 2016Life
While traditional meditation aims to induce, through the chanting of a mantra, quiet in the mind by stripping it away of fear and anxiety, Christian meditation focuses instead on Jesus Christ and stories from the Bible to form a personal connection with God.
Rails that Changed the Squamish Valley
December 23, 2015Life
Squamish started to grow with the railway which brought opportunities and development to town.
Down the Loggers Lane
December 23, 2015Life
Money left over from the 1960‘s truck route construction would now be used for a Loggers Lane Interpretive Trail.
Losing Knowledge, Losing a Way of Life
December 23, 2015Life
NOTHING says Canada more than a canoe and there is nothing about them that Billy Baker doesn’t know of. The intricate knowledge of making a canoe comes swimmingly to him via generations of men who knew exactly which log would work best for what kind of canoe.
Bringing the Mail to Brackendale
December 23, 2015Life
Much of the community’s business, political debates and gossip occurred around the pot-belly stove as residents waited for the mail to be sorted.
Squamish Ranks Number 4 on ‘Best Cities for Work in B.C.’
December 17, 2015Squamish
Squamish ranks number 4 on BCBusiness’s second annual “Best Cities For Work in B.C., the magazine announced today. This is the magazine's second annual ranking of the “Best Cities for Work in B.C.”
Missing Local Found
December 15, 2015Squamish
The Squamish RCMP would like to thank everyone from our community for their efforts, said Sgt. Jolaine Percival.
Family ‘Extremely Worried’ About Missing Squamish Man
December 14, 2015Squamish
Local RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a missing local man. On December 13, 2015, at 7 pm, Arran BUTLER was last seen leaving his residence to go to his vehicle to grab some work papers. When he didn't return 15 minutes later, his wife went to check.
Woodfibre LNG Gets Environmental Approval
October 26, 2015Squamish
Woodfibre LNG Limited announced today that the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) for its proposed Woodfibre LNG project.













