Elizabeth May to Host Town Hall in Squamish
August 6, 2015Squamish
Elizabeth May, Green Party of Canada Leader and Ken Melamed, MP Candidate for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country will host a town hall in Squamish on August 10.
The Art of Being Thor
August 4, 2015Squamish
Mayor Patricia Heintzman profiles Thor Froslev, the builder of the iconic Brackendale Art Gallery which is up for sale.
Corien Becker exits; deputy Glenday assumes CAO charge
July 30, 2015Squamish
Council has decided to move in a new strategic direction and is in the process of mutually concluding Corien Becker’s employment with the District.
After the Music Stopped…
July 30, 2015Squamish
AS THE Squamish Valley Music Festival comes closer, Jim Whittaker is hoping that the District of Squamish and festival organisers would ensure his street and his property remains out of harm’s way. He’s been given all kinds of assurances. But he remains sceptical for promises were made last year but they remained just that, promises.
The Goal and the Challenge
July 29, 2015Opinion
THE GREAT Canadian Ride is a road-cycling relay across Canada organized by the francophone school board. Almost every province has a section of about 300 km. Teens from grade 8 to grade 12 in francophone schools across Canada can apply to participate in one of the sections.
How to Survive a Tight Labour Market
July 29, 2015Squamish
Companies are struggling to find enough employees to keep up with business as Squamish sees an expansion in population and tourism growth.
It’s a domino effect.
Listen to the Horse-Whisperer
July 29, 2015Squamish
Kera Willis has found that humans have a lot to learn from horses. And she is here to teach you all that.
Off to Squamish Valley Music Festival? Leave Your Selfie Stick Behind
July 29, 2015Squamish
TAKE as many pictures as you want of Drake, Sam Smith or any of your favourite bands in the Squamish Valley Music Festival lineup — but just leave that selfie stick behind.
Glad to be in a Family-Friendly Town
July 29, 2015Squamish
Despite the initial cultural shock, the family from Ontario is warming up to the mountains and abundance of nature all around.
The Grass is Not Greener on the Other Side
July 29, 2015Squamish
WHEN I first moved to Canada back in 2005, I knew it wouldn’t be an easy road. Despite the fact that I've always had a subconscious desire to live in another country since I was a child, I knew I would miss my roots.
I SAY…Embrace Who You are to Embrace Others
July 29, 2015Squamish
AT SOME some point you may have experienced some sort of discrimination; no matter what your gender, race, religion, partner preference or political beliefs.
LNG Taxes: Far from a Drop in the Bucket
July 29, 2015Opinion
IT’S NOT clear exactly how much Woodfibre LNG will pay in taxes but we do know that the taxes the company will generate will be significant.
Cost Outweigh LNG Tax Benefits
July 29, 2015Opinion
Woodfibre LNG has already low-balled us, and the government has shown how they respond. We cannot consider only short-term fiscal rewards of operations in Squamish. We must look at all costs. Tax is tax; we all pay the bill.
Police Investigate Fake Bomb Threat in Squamish
July 17, 2015Breaking News
Squamish RCMP reported that there was a fake bomb threat call at the Ministry for Child and Family Development office on Hunter Place at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon.
Flower Power
July 10, 2015Squamish
Will Ballard’s blue poppies bloom? Will Smyth see the passion flowers she planted three years ago? Tales of hope and persistence from local gardens.
Art for Artists Sake
July 10, 2015Squamish
Local artists say outsiders are welcome but they should also be involved.
Local Gym Instructor Plans Unique ‘Men’s Centre’
July 10, 2015Squamish
There is a lot that a men’s centre can provide in Squamish, according to the man behind the initiative.
The Reluctant Hero of Squamish
July 10, 2015Squamish
Howe has taken part in hundreds of search-and-rescue although he admits it’s easy to lose count when you have been giving back as a volunteer for almost three decades. And that is what got him started in SAR in the first place.
Figuring Out Our Annual Report
July 10, 2015Squamish
The annual report certainly makes it seem like we’re doing well. Although it doesn’t give itself a letter grade, it reads as if we’ve gotten an A, or even an A+!
I SAY…Eat Quinoa
July 10, 2015Opinion
THERE has been much hype over Quinoa (Keen-Wah) over the last couple years, and for good reason. Quinoa is one of the most amazing seeds around.
I SAY…Let the Sunshine In
July 10, 2015Opinion
Sleeping in the same house, in the same bedroom, in the same bed, which is positioned in the same celestial spot since day one. Exciting I know, but bear with me.
Humans Can Learn a Lot From Dogs
July 9, 2015Opinion
IT’S NO secret that I love dogs…and cats and pigs and horses and goats and cows and, really, all animals, but I especially love dogs — they have a special spot in my heart.
We Are at a Tipping Point in Squamish
July 9, 2015Opinion
People want to move here but there’s a limit to what people can and are willing to afford and real estate is not the investment it was 20 years ago.
Our Real Estate Boom is for the Long-Term
July 9, 2015Opinion
By Jason WoodPublished: July 10, 2015 MY WIFE and I were rowing a canoe around Salt Spring Island 11
Squamish Valley Music Festival to Hold Job Fair on July 14
July 9, 2015Squamish
The Virgin Mobile Presents Squamish Valley Music Festival will be searching for qualified candidates to fill a number of important paid employment positions for the second annual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Squamish Adventure Centre.














