By Nicole MusgravePublished: Sept. 6, 2014   It was the seventh day of our 15 day passage between the Maldives

Patients in Squamish may have to wait longer for an ambulance because BC Ambulance has downgraded its emergency response calls. The effect on Squamish is mininal for now, but that may change as our population grows.

Conservation officials remain tight lipped about an incident at the Squamish landfill where a bear was shot by a hunter. There are unconfirmed reports the hunter dragged the bear's body in the forest and gutted it.

Mayor Rob Kirkham has promised to release more information on all Oceanfront proposals that came before the district and SODC board.

The latest tranche of documents released by the district reveal the total expenditure from 2005 to 2013 for SODC was $11.4 million dollars. Land remediation and improvement, followed by land use planning and debt interest accounted for the top three expenditures.

District of Squamish has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 106 tonnes in a year, according to Caroline Ashekian, the district environmental technician.

Coun. Bryan Raiser said he will seek re-election to Squamish council in November.

Gillespie's Fine Spirits, a new distillery in Squamish, will open its tasting room to the public on Sept. 19. The new distillery is located on Progress Way in the business park, behind the building where Brick is located.

Mayor Rob Kirkham annouced his bid for Squamish's top position, while Bryan Raiser announced he will seek re-election as a councillor in the next council elections slated for Nov. 15.

Like any other real estate market, purchasing a home in Squamish requires a game plan. Determining what you can afford and creating a budget are both good starting points.

when we make large- scale decisions that affect the environment and the economy of British Columbia, everyone’s point of view is to be considered while applicants undergo the rigorous review process.

Squamish would benefit from a referendum on Woodfibre LNG for the same reasons: To remain credible, parties on both sides of the debate would have to jettison exaggerations and misinformation too.

I screamed in pain and instinctively threw out my hand to ward him off. He chewed on the underside of my forearm. The blood soaked my white capris and dripped onto my leather sandals.

As the air gets crisper and the sun starts to set earlier. The short days mean less daylight hours to play outside, however, there are still many incredible adventures to experience in Squamish.

The Sound Sanctuary is being conceived by Wallace as a performance/sculpture live/work studio with some parts made out of recycled cargo containers, and other recycled objects.

On Canada Day, we faced our first human tick crisis. My husband felt a tick bite his forearm. Panic-stricken, I grabbed a paper towel and said, “I didn’t pack tweezers and we can’t use our fingers to grab it.”

Squamish councilors voted to defer the referendum question for now, and agreed by a unanimous vote to move the discussion about a possible town hall on LNG to next Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting.

It’s way beyond a sightseeing lift. The Sea to Sky Gondola has locals and outdoor enthusiasts excited about the range of hiking terrain the new attraction is opening up.

By Eoin FinnPublished: Aug 16, 2014   I want to take exception to Mr. John Weston’s extraordinary scolding of the

One would think most would be tired of annual tax increases, but some seem to be just fine with that, or have convinced themselves KBI/rec-tec will cure all. Maybe in 20 years or so, but what about right now?

At a council meeting on July 15, the proponents proposed they will be willing to pay $2 million in annual taxes. It’s what the company is offering, but it’s not a precisely calculated tax based on assessment.

Shawn Lundrigan, 33, and Kimberly McSweeney, 22, of Squamish are facing multiple counts of fraud and identity theft.

Building inspectors cracked down on two illegal suites last month, asking the council to file a building code contravention at the land title office.

A world leading school program to develop empathy in young children is changing the way Squamish educators tackle bullying.

Tara Pawlenchuk and Michele Groen are helping save lives with their recently founded dog rescue, Rosier Days in Squamish.