Ya Think, DiNozzo ?
December 7, 2013Squamish
By Brad HodgePublished: Dec 7, 2013 I have to say on the whole, Squamish’s council has largely been pretty
Local Plans to Sue District
December 7, 2013City Hall
Sohan Thandi went to the district asking if he could subdivide a lot he was planning to buy. The district greenlighted the project, but then rejected the proposal, throwing his plans and his life in turmoil. Now, he plans to sue the district.
Celebrating 100 Years of Squamish
December 7, 2013Features
Downtown Squamish BIA is working with community groups to create a legacy downtown that will boost the local economy by making our waterfront accessible and attractive to locals and tourists while celebrating the town’s history.
The Zombies are Let Loose
December 7, 2013Features
Local four piece Zombies Locker has 10 tracks sophomore release titled: Zombies in the House of Madness.
We are Less Wasteful Now, but it’s Far from Ideal
December 7, 2013City Hall
In merely five years, despite the population increase, Squamish has reduced the waste being generated to 630 kg per capita, according to director of engineering Rod MacLeod.
A Helping Hand for Families Coping With Rare Disease
December 7, 2013Squamish
The Parent 2 Parent Resource Network was formed in 2008 to give parents of children with rare diseases a forum to share resources
The Gift and the Dream: A Squamish Story
December 7, 2013Squamish
By Wolfgang WittenburgPublished: Dec 7, 2013 (Writer’s Note: Any resemblance to real locations, events and persons is purely coincidental)
Philipines, Britain Top Source for Local Immigration
December 7, 2013City Hall
New National Household Survey (NHS) data shows more people from Philippines are moving to Squamish than any other country. An increase in Filipino community prompted Arman Arellano, above, to buy the Pampanga Market last year.
12 Mortgage Tips for the Holidays
December 4, 2013Squamish
By Paul HudsonPublished: Dec. 3, 2013 1) How much of your mortgage principle did you pay off this year?
Council Rejects Plan to Remove Population Cap on Highland Lots
December 4, 2013City Hall
Despite intense lobbying and brazen attempts by some councilors to subvert OCP and its growth management principles, the population cap remains on private lands north of Garibaldi Highlands.
Are Your Credit Ratings Healthy ?
November 25, 2013Opinion
By Paul HudsonPublished: Nov. 25, 2013 Your credit rating reflects your financial health, and health, as they say, is
Remembering JFK
November 23, 2013Opinion
By John StickelPublished: Nov. 23, 2013 The flag was at half mast- that’s the first thing I noticed
Logging Trucks Unfairly Targeted: Forestry Advocates
November 23, 2013City Hall
Forest industry adovactes and logging truck operators say commercial vehicle inspectors have unfairly targeting logging trucks following the accident that claimed the life of a West Vancouver man.
A Trail That Will Spin a Yarn
November 23, 2013Economy
Meg Fellowes is proposing a trail that will string the town's well-known buildings and its natural assets in a loop, helping us share the stories that bind our diverse community together.
Over $600,000 Paid to consultants in 2012
November 23, 2013Squamish
District of Squamish made out cheques over $600,000 to an array of consultants in 2012, the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) reveals.
‘Deafening Silence’ on Herring Loss: Harbour Manager
November 23, 2013City Hall
The Harbour Authority of Squamish manager is questioning the ‘deafening silence’ of councillors and environmentalists over an oil spill that he believes affected the herring spawn this March.
Whistler to Retrofit Asbestos Pipes in 2015
November 23, 2013Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is planning to retrofit asbestos pipes in a Whistler neighbourhoods in 2015.
Accident Claims Two Lives Near Lions Bay
November 23, 2013Squamish
Two people were killed while another two were transported to hospital with serious injuries in an accident on Highway. 99,
‘Should Have Told Community About Bethel Proposal’: Heintzman
November 16, 2013City Hall
In a rare yet fleeting mea culpa, District of Squamish officials admitted that they should have told the community about the proposal brought forward by Bethel Lands principal, Michael Hutchison, two years ago.
Severance Agreement Costs District $136,421
November 16, 2013Squamish
Two severance agreements signed between the district and non-union employees cost the tax payers $136,421.
More Events Needed to Bring People Downtown: District Study
November 16, 2013Economy
There would be more visitors walking into downtown stores if there was a wider selection of retailers and dining, events, and more convenient shopping times, says a latest district survey.
Whistler Blackcomb Awards $145,000 to Sea to Sky Initiatives
November 16, 2013Sea to Sky
Garibaldi Highlands Elementary will have three new smart boards for each intermediate class as a result of a $9,000 grant from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation.
No stomach left grumbling
November 16, 2013Features
Squamish Breakfast Club has served 7,870 breakfasts to elementary students in Squamish in the last one year alone.
Could Outsourcing Work for Squamish
November 15, 2013Squamish
By Nate DolhaPublished: Nov. 16, 2013 The idea of contracting services is not a new one. The corporate world
A Note to Mayor and Council: It All Adds Up
November 15, 2013Squamish
By Brad HodgePublished: Nov. 16, 2013 Recently we were treated to a debate on the merits of hiring an
















