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.

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.

By Paul HudsonPublished: Aug 9, 2013     What’s the best rate I can get today? This is one of

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.