They came, they saw, and they went home. Except a few, who spent a night in the police cells or the two who will appear in a court to contest theft and an assault charge.

On a spring morning in 1933 at Brackendale’s Judd Slough, Emily Carr, then and still today British Columbia’s most renowned painter, christened a newly made dugout canoe.

Downtown Squamish will become an outdoor movie theatre, a concert hall, a gathering place and an open-air street market as the district rolls out its 2014 summer event series.

One of the best things about a small town, is that you meet many people and belong to a diverse community. On the other side of that coin, conflicts or disagreements divide the community rapidly.

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Is Coun. Patricia Heintzman a populist politician who wants to appease potential voters? Or is she sincerely trying to gauge public opinion on a deeply contentious issue? The answer depends on what you believe about Woodfibre LNG, a project that has polarized the community, and may well become the swing issue in the November municipal election.

One of India’s most heroic eco warrior, Sant Balbir Singh Seechwal, visited Squamish on July 16 with his followers. The baba was in Squamish to visit one of his follower’s home. As expected, he asked to check out the nearest lake or river.

An increase in wages, staff increments for better performance and hiring of four full-time employees (FTE) added $1.2 million to overall staff compensation at the District of Squamish in 2013.

MP John Weston has expressed his disapproval of the recent motion passed by West Vancouver council to ban the passage of LNG tankers in the Howe Sound.

The best place to start this historical journey is at the place where it began: Navigating the waters of the Howe Sound. We have created this guide on how to best explore the historical and cultural offerings of the beautiful Howe Sound.

When you hear the words “Woodfibre LNG,” think the big picture. Think Climate Change.

Kelly Jian’s greased hands have fixed logging trucks, cranes and CATs every day for the last 20 years. But there is something even his rugged hands can’t fix: Zoning.

SAM is back—and he’s back in style, with a smile, a sparkle in his eye, a new hat and a diamond in his tooth.

Broadway Or Bust students will present one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Annie Jr at the Eagle Eye Theatre. As many as 42 students will take the stage to present “Annie Jr.” on Friday, July 25th and 26th.

Paige McIvor’s faith in humanity is stronger this year after the thief who stole her bike returned it after listening to her plea.

The carnivalesque protest met the humourless state once again on Tuesday, July 15 as members of the My Sea to Sky made their presentations to the Squamish council.

The word 'Jobs' is in the air again, and will be so increasingly the nearer we come to the municipal election. Its present popularity owes much to the debate about LNG Woodfibre.

There is no denying Squamish’s entrepreneurial spirit. I see new businesses opening almost every week, everyone trying their ideas out on a very progressive market.

Six years ago, we arrived in Squamish to live the good life. When investigating which community we would be calling home, one of the draws was the potential the oceanfront lands held for the future of the community. All the ingredients were there; the new highway was going in, the Olympics were on the horizon, and there seemed to be a definite buzz in the air. Then it happened…

Now in his second term as a councillor, Bryan Raiser has shown a lot more grit and grasp than his constituents and supporters are used to seeing.

Entrepreneur Colleen Myers won $2000 to launch a local food Co-op in town.

The district is keeping quiet on what it may cost to create a commercial truck route for industry such as the Squamish terminals.

Last month, the District of Squamish appointed 13 community members to help staff assess the proposed Woodfibre Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project. The district recently updated its website to reveal a fuller view of who the people behind the LNG committee are.

It’s been almost a month since Steen Larsen promised the boat would be removed, but it remains in Squamish, casting an ominous shadow on the Howe Sound.

Summer is here and it's time to explore the outdoors! Paula De Jong compiles insider tips to the newest & best ways to explore the waterways, hiking & biking trails, festivals & food in Squamish BC.