Murrin Park Loop Trail Becomes a Reality
March 6, 2014Features
For the past two years, countless volunteers have worked on creating a new trail at Murrin Lake Park. It's expected to open officially in June.
Valleycliffe Assault Victim Dies
March 4, 2014Squamish
A 54-year-old male Squamish resident who was found unconscious following a fight on early Sunday morning outside the local pub in Valleycliffe has died.
Financing Affordable Housing in Squamish
March 4, 2014Opinion
Affordable housing is actually quite prevalent on the free market locally and has been a growth trend I have been financing for more than 10 years.
Celebrating Women in Squamish and all Over the World
March 3, 2014Opinion
This International Women’s Day, challenge yourself to not only be the change, but to inspire the change you want to see in the world.
Police Identify Person of Interest in Valleycliffe Assault
March 2, 2014Squamish
Police have spoken to a person of interest in the aggravated assault incident that left a Squamish man in hospital with serious injuries.
Understaffed RCMP Cuts School Liasion Position
March 1, 2014City Hall
An understaffed RCMP has removed the only police officer working as a school liaison officer in town. RCMP and council both agree the position is important, but haven’t always agreed on how to make it work.
Squamish ‘Desperate’ for Off-Leash Dog Areas
March 1, 2014City Hall
Issues around dogs are by far the most frequently reported bylaw violation (368 complaints) in the district for the year ending November 1, 2013.
Construction Makes a Comeback
March 1, 2014Squamish
It’s not a boom by any means, construction and particularly residential construction is seeing a revival in Squamish. With 78 new licences issued in 2013, construction is far ahead of all other businesses for new business licences.
15 Marketing Tips to Kick-start Your Business
March 1, 2014Squamish
By Craig CherletPublished: March. 1, 2014 Marketing a business today is no easy task. The old outbound marketing
More Answers Needed on Squamish Woodfibre LNG
March 1, 2014Opinion
I attended several of the community consultation sessions over the last two weeks to learn more, however, these sessions left me with more questions than answers.
Where Music Downloads Straight to the Heart
February 27, 2014Life
Kelly’s Eclectibles, a new store in downtown Squamish, hopes to attract customers who want to touch and feel the music they buy.
Squamish Pets Face New Foes in Coyotes and Bobcats
February 26, 2014Squamish
Last year started with a coyote killing a small dog from a front yard in the Garibaldi Highlands. A coyote also killed a cat in the Garibaldi Highlands. The cougars may have receded into the wild, but pets in Squamish face new foes: Coyotes and bobcats.
A Downtown Business is Caught in the Maw of Bureaucracy
February 23, 2014City Hall
District of Squamish is refusing to issue a business license to a downtown business, asking them to either apply for a rezoning or move to a location zoned commercial.
District Rolls Out Tax Exemption Program
February 22, 2014City Hall
District of Squamish has rolled out its first-ever investment incentive program, available from now through to August 31, 2016. The incentive program provides property tax exemptions and façade improvement grants targeting commercial and mixed-use developments in downtown and industrial development in the Business Park.
Business Briefs: Subdivision Planned in Brackendale
February 22, 2014Economy
An application has been made to rezone a parcel of land on Depot Road in Brackendale from the existing Rural 2 to Rural 1 zoning.
Future Drive-Thrus Won’t be Banned in Squamish
February 22, 2014City Hall
Squamish council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to remove a proposed ban on future drive-throughs from its OCP amendements.
Planning Department, Bylaw See Increase in Revenue
February 22, 2014City Hall
Development services at the district almost doubled its revenue this year. Bylaw enforcement was also richer by $46,150, thanks to dog licences.
Scanning the Sky For Their Feathered Friends
February 22, 2014Life
Brian Self, Meg Fellowes, Richard Cannings, Rick Toochin, Derek Sutton, Len Goldsmith, Jim Wisnia, Heather Baines, Nancy Ricker, Marcia and Grant Danielson, Judy Vetsch, Patrick McNamara, Don Fieldhouse, Bev Hill and Thor Halvorson have given many Sundays to counting birds in Squamish.
Our History: Ike Hayden, Squamish Valley Pioneer
February 22, 2014Life
The beautiful setting of the Cheakamus Centre (www.cheakamuscentre.ca, formerly NVOS) was originally developed as a ranch by one of the Squamish area’s first settlers, Isaac J. Hayden.
Hoping Language is a Bridge to Culture
February 22, 2014Features
For two days every week, the Sikh temple on Fifth Ave. rings out with the sounds of Punjabi alphabets as children learn the language their parents hope will keep them connected to their culture.
Squamish, This is Your Legacy
February 22, 2014Opinion
When complete, the Legacy Sports Park will house complete small ski jumps, a lit running loop, a biathlon range, pavilion, walking trails, a climbing training wall and more.
What I Wish I Had Been Told About Postpartum Depression
February 19, 2014Squamish
By Lani SheldonPublished: Feb. 19, 2014 By all accounts, I had it all together. A loving husband, supportive parents
Be Civil and Informed
February 19, 2014Squamish
By Nate DolhaPublished: Feb. 19 It’s been said that the first casualty of war is truth. As the next
Cardinal Concrete Donates $50,000 to Centrepoint Project
February 15, 2014City Hall
Cardinal Concrete has joined Sea to Sky Community Services in its efforts to build Centrepoint by making a $50,000 donation to the project.
Habitual Thieves are Arrested
February 15, 2014Squamish
This week, police arrested two men well-known to the police for thefts in the community. Police recovered two mountain bikes, valued at approx. $1700 and $2000, from one of them.
















