Working on the farm during his childhood in the prairies, Larry Koopman of NDP saw in daily practice the ideals of social justice and direct community action.

The maverick Ken Melamed of Green Party was the only Whistler councillor to oppose the hosting of the Olympics

Despite health issues that limit her mobility, Susan Magnuson has been part of the food drive for the last four years for the sheer joy of it.

In the early 1950s, when the community decided to build its own hospital, the biggest challenge was to raise funds. How people came together in a rare cooperative spirit and accomplished the task can be a valuable lesson for today's Squamish.

By Rob WeysPublished: Oct 2, 2015   HUMANITY cannot stride into a bright future, if we leave the innocent behind

Canada has a storied tradition and a proud history of welcoming those who have been oppressed but we can’t allow more refugees as a knee-jerk reaction to a single albeit deeply saddening image.

Those who decide the outcome of elections — and the fate of the country — is a very powerful minority, away from the shrieking hordes of supporters and fans and even the so-called silent majority.

After incinerating fire and black rain came years of scarcity and disease. Sachi Rummel, now a Squamish resident, survived it all.

Velaniskis’s new position ties directly to his education at Guelph, where he specialized in rural planning. With competing priorities of industrial, residential and agricultural land use, planning in rural communities offers unique challenges to planners.

Skybear is no ordinary dog, not on the weekdays when she is at her job spreading love and happiness among the guests at the Chopra Treatment Centre in Paradise Valley.

You don’t need a degree in psychology to mentor a child at Big Brothers and Big Sisters

SQUAMISH bewitched Igor and Raquel Oliveira the first time they came to stay a few years ago at the Executive Suites Hotel. The couple who lived in Vancouver at that time came for a weekend escape but left with admiration and a lingering desire to perhaps call Squamish their home at some point.

By Larry McLennanPublished: Sept 13, 2015 STEPHEN Harper is much better than his alternatives, that is Thomas Mulcair or Justin Trudeau.

One need only to look at the wool that has been pulled over our eyes regarding any sort of economic recovery ever having taken place to realize that our middle and lower classes are currently under siege.

No matter what happens to you, there is always an impact upon others, and often with high financial costs.

By Lindsay Nevison Published: Sept 9, 2015   MOVING a new place isn’t a new thing for our family as

Whether travelling or reading a quilting magazine, my interest is always piqued in new ideas and trends in the world of quilting textiles. Our quilting guild shares our activities on our website https://squamishquilters.wordpress.com/ Come visit us, first Wednesday every month.

THERE is a lot of important work to be done in our schools that our principals and teachers need support with. What I know in my head and heart is every single parent can truly make a meaningful contribution.

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.

Mayor Patricia Heintzman profiles Thor Froslev, the builder of the iconic Brackendale Art Gallery which is up for sale.

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.

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 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.

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.

Kera Willis has found that humans have a lot to learn from horses. And she is here to teach you all that.