District Kickstarts Branding Exercise
September 29, 2013City Hall
District of Squamish is paying worldwide tourism development mogul Roger Brooks International $65,000 to help rebrand Squamish.
Jason Cyr Becomes a ‘Real’ Entrepreneur
September 29, 2013Life
Jason Cyr’s Tiipz wasn’t a success, but the tech entrepreneur spent little time to mourn its failure.
Keeping Every Magazine in its Place
September 29, 2013Squamish
Sue Barker has been a volunteer at the library for the last seven years.
Food Most Expensive in VCH Region
September 29, 2013Sea to Sky
The residents of Sea to Sky Region, along with communities in Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast, have to pay more for food compared to the rest of the province.
Surprise Visitors in Our Skies
September 29, 2013Squamish
At least 10 birds not native to this region have been found freely roaming out skies. But it’s not free spirited wanderlust that brings them here.
Snails Only Live in the Garden !
September 21, 2013Squamish
By Lani SheldonPublished: Sept. 21, 2013 By late summer, the anticipation among parents of school-aged children for the return
Four-way Stop Planned for Depot and Govt. Road Intersection
September 21, 2013Squamish
District will install a new four-way stop at the intersection of Government and Depot Roads, a site of an accident that claimed the life of a mother of two children, Tanya Lee Boudewyn.
Kirkham, Sander to Visit Japan
September 21, 2013Squamish
Coun. Ron Sander and Mayor Rob Kirkham will travel to Japan in November to attend the 50th anniversary of Squamish’s sister city, Shimizu.
Devon Guest Hired as Film and Event Manager
September 21, 2013Squamish
The District of Squamish has hired Devon Guest for the newly created position of Film & Events Manager.
Low wildlife activity this summer
September 21, 2013Squamish
Plenty of berries might be keeping bears out of our way, resulting in a low wildlife activity this year compared to last.
Developer Wants Clear Guidelines on Float Homes Subdivision
September 21, 2013Squamish
A Vancouver based developer wants the district to set clear guidelines and act fast on a float home subdivision he proposed nearly three years ago on the Mamquam Blind Channel.
Landowner closes access to Judd Beach Trails
September 14, 2013Squamish
Tom Dowad doesn't want anyone using trails on his private land, until he can restore the riparian area and reorient the trails, he says.
Kingswood Applies for Scott Crescent Rezoning; Public Meeting on Sept. 25
September 14, 2013City Hall
Kingswood has applied to rezone sites along the south and eastern sections of the Mamquam Blind Channel for its Scott Crescent development.
Top Spot for Collisions: Highway 99 and Cleveland Ave.
September 13, 2013City Hall
Be extra cautious next time you approach the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Highway 99: It’s been the most dangerous collision spot in the last five years.
Let’s Make Squamish a Startup Community
September 13, 2013Squamish
By Craig CherletPublished: Sept. 14, 2013 Business start-ups are the engines that drive innovation and progress in today’s
Squamish Idol contest in Pavilion Park this Saturday
September 11, 2013Features
Clear your vocal chords and head for the Pavilion Park in downtown Squamish for Squamish Idol, a district-sponsored event that takes place on Sept. 14, Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Protect Yourself Against Canada’s Impending Mortgage Flu
September 11, 2013Squamish
By Paul HudsonPublished: Sept 11, 2013 In the words of Pierre Elliot Trudeau, “when Americans sneeze, Canada catches a
New Tim Hortons to Open on Nov. 1
September 7, 2013Food
The second location of Tim Hortons on Garibaldi Way will open on Nov. 1, but CIBC customers will have to wait till next year for the adjoining bank to open.
District Plans Temporary Park in Downtown Squamish
September 7, 2013City Hall
The district plans to create a temporary new park on a Blind Channel waterfront site it recently acquired from the province.
An Interview with Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) Proponent, Wolfgang Richter
September 7, 2013Q and A
In an interview with Gagandeep Ghuman, Wolfgang Richter, founder and vice-president of Garibaldi at Squamish, traces the chequered history of a project that has become synonymous with his name.
Busy Summer for Rescue Volunteers in Squamish
September 7, 2013Squamish
While 2013 is shaping up to be one of the busiest years for ground search and rescue, their friends on the sea have been no less busy.
A YIMBY Movement in Local Gardens
September 7, 2013Life
Stefan Butler and Sarah Laurenson are in the business of farming on others’ property and selling the fruits of their labour locally.
Who Will be the First to Throw their Tablet ?
September 6, 2013Squamish
By Wolfgang WittenburgPublished: Sept 7, 2013 A lively debate took place at St. John Anglican Church on June 20.
A Big Thanks to the Shining Lights of Squamish
September 5, 2013Squamish
Two years ago I began the task of obtaining lights for the Squamish Skate Park.
Artists unite for Squamish Art Crawl
September 5, 2013Squamish
VISUALS president Kate Rurka talks about the first ever Squamish Art Crawl, a showcase of artistic talent in Squamish, from Aug. 3 to Sept. 22. Above, Linda Wagner with her art at the library.


















