Let’s Give Branding a Chance
February 8, 2014Squamish
By Jeff CookePublished: Jan. 08, 2014 I am a marketer at heart. I understand the art of branding well.
Enjoying the Sun, and Begrudging its Presence
February 6, 2014Economy
The sunny winter may feel like a boon, but not everyone is looking at the skies with gratitude. For some business owners, a warm winter has meant fewer sales.
Council Rescinds Decision on Medical Marijuana Production
February 5, 2014Economy
Squamish council has decided to allow medical marijuana production on land zoned industrial or light industrial, whether that is in downtown or in the business park.
Help Send Me to Tanzania
February 5, 2014Squamish
By Theresa EricksonPublished: Feb. 05, 2014 Hello, my name is Theresa Erickson, I am in my fifth and final
Spring Market Starts Early in Squamish
February 5, 2014Squamish
By Paul HudsonPublished: Feb. 05, 2014 Since I moved to Squamish in 2004, I have notice my phone
Suspect Identified in Garibaldi Estates Sexual Assault Case
February 5, 2014Squamish
Local RCMP has identified the suspect in a sexual assault case that took place in the community garden in Garibaldi Estates on Nov.17 last year.
Streamkeepers Pull Eight Derelict Boats out of Mamquam Blind Channel
January 29, 2014City Hall
Squamish Streamkeepers pulled eight derelict boats out of the Mamquam Blind Channel on Jan. 18.
District Mulls Ban on Future Drive-Thrus
January 25, 2014City Hall
Squamish plans to amend its Official Community Plan (OCP) to restrict future drive-thru businesses in town, a move opposed by Canadian restaurant association, Tim Hortons, and local drive-thru business owners.
DIY Skatepark Rattles District
January 25, 2014Squamish
District of Squamish issued a stop work order and slapped a $1000 fine on a DIY skatepark under Quest University Bridge in Garibaldi Highlands. Skateboarders say the project will help youth do something constructive, even if it was completed without district permission.
An American Living in Squamish ? Uncle Sam Wants Your Money
January 25, 2014Squamish
Americans living outside the US now face more tax scrutiny with a new law that critics deride as draconian and impractical.
Woodfibre LNG Announces Public Consultation Dates
January 25, 2014City Hall
Woodfibre LNG invites you to participate in upcoming community consultation. These will be the first in several consultation sessions, as Woodfibre LNG is seeks feedback regarding several topics related to project planning and environmental assessment.
Adding Ballet to the Science Project
January 25, 2014Features
This is the principle behind Art-Starts in Schools: Infusion. Creating new connections in the brain through arts deepens and expands the learning experience.
OCP Isn’t a Scripture
January 25, 2014Squamish
By Brad HodgePublished: Jan. 25, 2014 Recently I read in these pages of Councillor Susan Chapelle’s decision to
What Strikes As Unfair to a Councillor ?
January 25, 2014Squamish
By Spencer FitschenPublished: Jan. 25, 2014 Fair: “Treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination” (Oxford Dictionaries) Unfair:” not based
Western Forest Products Sue Derelict Boat Owner
January 18, 2014City Hall
Western Forest Products (WFP), the company that owns Woodfibre, is suing Steen Larsen to remove a derelict vessel moored on their water lot.
Mountain Biking Pumps $8 Million into Local Economy: SORCA
January 18, 2014Economy
Tourists are major users of Squamish's trail network and they pumped between $2.7 and $4 million in the local economy on weekends alone last summer, according to the latest SORCA study.
A Teardrop on the Cheek of Squamish
January 18, 2014City Hall
Located besides the Squamish Elementary School, the tear drop is the first parcel of empty land that greets visitors to downtown Squamish. Some hope it can be cleaned and spruced so it can be more inviting for visitors for whom its often the first impression.
Labour Market Information for Squamish
January 18, 2014Economy
Andrea Smith, an employment resource specialist, writes a weekly labour market report. She has agreed to share it with readers of the Squamish Reporter.
Backyard Chickens Ruffle Feathers in Town
January 18, 2014City Hall
A lot of people woder whether a district-wide co-operative chicken farm would work. To solve that puzzle, district is inviting citizens to its zoning bylaw public meeting on January 27 at the Squamish Seniors Centre.
Zombies in the House of Madness
January 18, 2014Features
Local four piece Zombies Locker has turned this combination into a ten track sophomore release titled: Zombies in the House of Madness.
Squamish Named Best Place for Cycling in Canada
January 15, 2014Features
Pedal Magazine has named Squamish as the best place to ride a bike in Canada in 2013.
Police Seek Suspect in Sexual Assault in Community Garden on Mamquam Road
January 14, 2014Squamish
The Squamish RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3:15 pm at the Squamish Community Garden Plots, near Hwy 99 and Mamquam Rd.
Branding Expert Asks Squamish: What Sets You Apart ?
January 11, 2014City Hall
Branding expert Roger Brooks says the key to successful rebranding is to differentiate yourself, to stand out from the crowd. Jettison the Generic and narrow your focus, he told an audience of 100 people at the West Coast Railway Park.
John Harvey Proposes a New Campground
January 11, 2014City Hall
Volunteer trail builder John Harvey is hoping Squamish council will support his plans to build a new low-cost, non-profit campground in town.
A New Music Fest Looks for a Squamish Location
January 11, 2014City Hall
A new music festival wants the district to find a Squamish location after SLRD rejected a plan to host the event on Squamish Valley Campground.




















