Remembering Our Soldiers
November 1, 2014Opinion
This year the events of Remembrance Day will take on a new meaning for many Canadians, as the events of the third week of October will still be fresh in our minds.
Is Your Candidate More Transparent Than a Windshield ?
November 1, 2014Opinion
By Keith SonesPublished: Nov 1, 2014 It’s a BC tradition every three years when the leaves fall from
Three Ways to Improve B.C.’s New Carbon Rules
November 1, 2014BC/Canada
A bill to reduce carbon pollution has significant flaws that will limit this potential benefit and could even weaken B.C.’s climate policies in a worst-case scenario. Below, I’ve highlighted three of the most important weaknesses and offered some ideas on how to address them.
Oceanfront Key Election Plank for Doug Race
October 25, 2014Squamish
Doug Race retired from the practice of law in 2008 and was elected to the Squamish council in the same year, and re-elected for a second term in 2011. He spoke to Gagandeep Ghuman about his decision to seek a third term for councillor, his confidence in the Oceanfront development, and his views on the LNG project.
The Glenn Campbell Mantra: Think Creatively
October 25, 2014Squamish
In 1972, Campbell was reading the Calgary Herald and came across an article about a unique gallery that was being built in a town full of artists. The town was Brackendale. She remembers thinking: “That’s where I belong.”
Jason Hopes to be a Link Between Citizens and Bureaucracy
October 25, 2014Squamish
He hopes to bring an emphasis on advocacy to the role of councillor, if elected. “I do whatever it takes to empower people and meet them where they are at.”
Housing Affordability, Fiscal Responsibility Key for Dosanjh
October 25, 2014Squamish
Dosanjh would like to keep Squamish affordable for the next generation. He wants his daughters to be able to live in their hometown, if they choose.
Elections and the Oh-So-Perfect Candidate
October 25, 2014Opinion
By Keith SonesPublished: Oct 25, 2014 It’s a BC tradition every three years when the leaves fall from
Dolha’s LNG Views Flawed
October 25, 2014Opinion
Regarding Mr. Dolha’s Oct.4th article “If the Shoe Fits”, he does all of Squamish a disservice with his continued support for another foolish ‘boom and bust’ industry.
We’ve Been Short-Changed on SODC
October 25, 2014Opinion
The pending sale of 59 acres and 44 acres of waterlots that is our Oceanfront is a concerning issue for a community that deserves so much more. It’s been reported there is cash purchase of $15 million
Lower Taxes, Transit, Community Amenities Focus for Weys
October 25, 2014City Hall
As election time comes close, another Squamisher is throwing his hat in the ring. In an interview with the Reporter, Rob Weys announced his candidacy for Squamish council in the upcoming local elections in November.
Ron Bahm to ‘See it to the End’
October 25, 2014City Hall
Ron Bahm has a promise for Squamish voters: He is running again to be the mayor of Squamish and this time he won’t drop out.
Lions Club: Our First Service Club in Squamish
October 24, 2014Features
Although several fraternal organizations were well established in the community, the Lions Club was the first ‘service club’. Its motto: “We Serve!”
Hop Farms Looks to the Future, with a Nod to the Past
October 20, 2014Life
Growing hops for export to Europe was the first real industry established by the Squamish Valley settlers in the early 1890s. Now, more than a hundred years later, a young couple is tipping their hat to those pioneer entrepreneurs by naming their company after the largest operations of that time.
Heintzman Launches Mayoral Campaign
October 18, 2014Squamish
Mayoral candidate Patricia Heintzman launched her campaign for the town's top seat at a community meet and greet at the Brackendale Art Gallery on October 16. More than 80 people attended the campaign launch.
Flawed Logic of Woodfibre LNG
October 18, 2014Opinion
Woodfibre LNG (WFLNG) is owned in Singapore, and the owners are pretty good at dodging taxes on profits.
Squamish Forgets its Alternative Energy Plans
October 18, 2014Economy
It was a visionary plan to create alternative energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the district’s fiscal performance. But eight years after it was first proposed, the Neighbourhood Energy Utility plan remains on paper languishes somewhere in the district’s reports.
Squamish Loses a Dubious Honour
October 18, 2014Economy
In 2009, as many as 420 people received EI and Jen Foreman (pictured above) was one among them. In 2010, that number stood at 520 and was on an upward trend touching 560 the next year, highest in the province.
Foreign Investors Buy Local Business–and a Ticket to Canada
October 18, 2014Economy
Foreign investors are looking to buy local businesses, which expedites their citizenship application through a provincial nominee program.
Real Estate Purchasing: Who are the Five Players ?
October 18, 2014Opinion
Like any other purchase you consider in life, you will have questions about what you are purchasing. In order for your questions to be answered properly, you need to engage at least three, if not five industry professionals when you purchase your home.
A Trucking Trip that Costs $350,000 a Year
October 13, 2014City Hall
It’s a truck ride that costs the taxpayers $350,000 every year, but questions are now being raised about its cost effectiveness.
Auli Parviainen Withdraws from Mayoral Race, Will Now Run for Councillor
October 11, 2014Squamish
Auli Parviainen has withdrawn her name from the mayoral race and will now run for councillor.
Patricia Heintzman to Run for Mayor
October 11, 2014Squamish
Coun. Patricia Heintzman annouced today she will run for the Mayor of Squamish, more than a week after she announced her decision to step away from local politics.
Solterra Offered $20 Million for Squamish Oceanfront
October 11, 2014City Hall
Solterra, a Vancouver-based development with old ties to Squamish, had offered close to $20 million in cash and land to the district but the proposal was rejected.
Public Finally Gets to See Public Art
October 11, 2014Squamish
So you may have heard of abstract art or expressionist art or post-modernist art. For two months the District of Squamish—with $35,000 of your money—displayed its most avant-garde form: Invisible art.

















