With the Tracks, History, Too, is Removed
July 18, 2013Life
This May, CN Rail removed the railway switch that brought the tracks into downtown Squamish, silently closing a chapter in a long and storied history of railways in Squamish and the province.
The Rising Song of You and Other Poems
July 17, 2013Squamish
The rising song of you by Jude Goodwin The sun comes in like a quiet cat one paw print
Another Dollar Store is Planned, This One in Garibaldi Mall
July 17, 2013Economy
It’s yet to be officially confirmed, but sources say Dollarama plans to open a dollar store at the former cinema site in Garibaldi Estate mall.
An Emerging Sport Finds New Followers in Squamish
July 17, 2013Squamish
Although recent publicity has triggered an interest, canyoneering in Squamish is an activity championed by a select few.
Woman Arrested for Trying to Steal Her Dog
July 16, 2013Pets
Local police arrested and charged a 24-year-old Vancouver woman for trying to steal her own dog from Squamish dog pound on Government Road on Tuesday, July 9.
Fire Scare at Howe Sound Brewing
July 15, 2013Squamish
Although there was no fire, smoke from what firefighters believed to be an electrical problem was cause for concern.
Love Art ? Go Borrow it From the Squamish Library
July 13, 2013Life
The Squamish library has 43 works of art for loan, yet nobody has borrowed a single painting this year.
New Rotary President to Focus on Hospice
July 13, 2013Squamish
The new president of the Squamish Rotary Club, Mike Nasu, has big plans for his one year term with a special focus on hospice care.
Making Music Accessible
July 13, 2013Squamish
The Squamish hills are alive with the spirit of music and giving as Access Music Education, a charity established to help kids pursue their love of music.
Where Sweat Isn’t Shy to Pour
July 11, 2013Life
Set in an industrial complex on Midway Street just off of Industrial Way, the unconventional gym has members coming to break a sweat and be part of a community.
Four More Mountain Bikes are Stolen
July 10, 2013Squamish
Four more mountain bikes have been stolen this week, Squamish RCMP reports.
Squamish Council Must Invest in a New Ice Rink, Users Say
July 9, 2013Squamish
Council recently rejected a staff suggestion to shorten the ice season to prolong the lifespan of the ice rink, but users say the solution is a new ice rink.
The Squamish Gold Rush
July 8, 2013Squamish
Neither gold nor mining is commonly thought of as significant for the development of Squamish, but Squamish and Cheakamus Valleys were first visited and explored for gold.
Fighting Cancer With Warrior Bags
July 7, 2013Life
Michelle Pammenter Young is putting together Warrior Bags as part of her cause to help ease the life shattering experience of diagnosis.
Mayor Kirkham Must Share More Information: Coun. Ted Prior
July 6, 2013City Hall
The Mayor of Squamish could do a better job of sharing information with his fellow councillors and the community, says Coun. Ted Prior.
Broken Promises for International Student Program
July 6, 2013Squamish
Poor language skills, social isolation, inadequate resources, and chronic cheating by international students are just some of the problems associated with the program.
Removal of Tax Exemption Will Hurt Legion
July 6, 2013City Hall
Classifying it as a club, the district has refused to give the legion a tax exemption. This means the legion will have less to donate to community organisations in town.
Wilson Crescent Residents Anxious about Homeless Shelter Move
July 6, 2013Squamish
It’s a move that won’t be welcome by all Wilson Crescent residents, at least not by those who turned up for a public meeting on June 17 at the Squamish Helping Hands Society.
Eating the Good Mood Food
July 6, 2013Squamish
There’s a reason why people say chocolate is the cure for a broken heart.
Coming to Terms with Unpaid Bills
July 6, 2013Economy
Darren Pelling has hope in life, but not in the possibility of receiving any money back from two of the biggest development that went belly up in Squamish few years ago.
Finally, I’m an Entrepreneur
July 6, 2013Opinion
Moving from idea to legitimate business was going to involve all levels of government, spreadsheets, notes, and in our case, good old fashioned pencil to paper. This seemed like a recipe for disaster.
A ‘Surreal’ Camping Experience at Nairn Falls
July 5, 2013Squamish
A Squamisher, Vickie Nickel, was camping at the Nairns Fall Provincial Park last Saturday, June 30, when she saw a horrific tragedy unfurl from the sky.
At Last, a Water Meter for Squamish Seniors Society
July 4, 2013City Hall
District has granted $10,000 to the society for the installments of water meter, a move that came only after society kept the pressure on the district to change what they believe was an unfair system. Seen above, Laura Modray, the administrator of seniors society.
Acupuncture isn’t for humans alone
July 4, 2013Life
Local vet sees acupuncture as a more holistic and inclusive method of treatment.
Our Place in the Petro-Economy
July 3, 2013Opinion
By Nate DolhaPublished: July 4, 2013 Recently, an idea was floated for a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant for





















