Affordable Food Program Comes to Squamish in September
August 24, 2013Food
In September, Squamish’s most needy will have access to healthy and affordable chef prepared meals, thanks to a grant from the Salvation Army headquarters in Toronto.
Progress Slow on Garibaldi Estates Subdivison
August 24, 2013City Hall
A proposed Garibaldi Estate subdivision is slowly moving ahead, nine months after it was approved in the council chambers.
Marijuana Entrepreneur Eyes Squamish
August 24, 2013Squamish
There will be strawberries and spinach and lettuce, and there would be marijuana, tested and researched for efficacy, efficiency, and mass production.
Pizza on Wheels Rolls Out of Squamish
August 24, 2013Life
After waiting eight months for the district to review the Portable Food Vending bylaw, Michael Paul and his pizza truck dream have driven down to West Vancouver
Our History: The War with Japan
August 24, 2013Squamish
Around northern Howe Sound a substantial community of Japanese immigrants and Nisei (second generation Japanese-Canadians) had become established since the early 1920s.
Let’s Change the Discourse on Climate Change
August 24, 2013Opinion
By G.Elijah DannPublished: Aug. 24 As I wrote this, southern Alberta was being hit by vicious flooding, creating
Sunday Bus Service Begins this September
August 20, 2013City Hall
From Sept. 1 onwards, local transit users won’t have to depend on others or stay at home for lack of a ride.
Police Arrest Man for Trying to Sell Firearm in Dentville
August 20, 2013Squamish
Local RCMP has arrested a man who was trying to sell a firearm in the Dentville neighbourhood on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
You Can Water Your Lawns
August 20, 2013Squamish
The District of Squamish has reverted back to Stage 2 water restrictions, allowing lawn watering to take place one day per week.
Spiritual Centre Planned in Downtown Squamish
August 17, 2013City Hall
Squamishers looking for inspiration might find it at the intersection of Cleveland Ave. and Main Street in downtown Squamish.
A Downtown Project is Delayed
August 17, 2013City Hall
William Wallace’s dream of having his own live-in studio with gallery space for art shows still seems impossible, but he is hanging in there.
Stolen Kayaks Recovered Off Craigslist
August 14, 2013Squamish
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, RCMP recovered two kayaks that were stolen from a Valleycliffe residence.
Horses, Vampires and Queens Reign Supreme at the Squamish Valley Music Festival
August 11, 2013Squamish
If you weren't among the estimated 17,000 festival-goers this weekend, here's some of what you missed.
New Trails Shape up at Sea to Sky Gondola
August 11, 2013Squamish
Local trail builder Ted Tempany is busy working on three trails atop the Sea to Sky Gondola, each with its own distinctive features.
From Pacifiers to Potty Training: An Introduction
August 10, 2013Squamish
By Lani SheldonPublished: Aug 10, 2013 By no means have I ever considered myself a writer. My brain was
Construction Tops Business Licence List
August 10, 2013Economy
Outdoor recreation lifetsyle, small town with proximity to Vancouver and Whistler, relative affordability are all brining new entreprenuers to town, says our Economic Development Officer, Dan McRae.
A Court Case to Claim Wages Lingers On
August 10, 2013Squamish
It’s been almost three years since a Richmond-based contractor and some local subcontractors waged a legal battle for payment, and justice, for their work on the formerly Holiday Inn hotel.
Airport Operators Wait for Long-Term Leases
August 10, 2013Squamish
The district won’t allow a building permit as the airport falls under its Cheekeye Fan Terrain Hazard Policy.
Paws to Remember Oscar
August 10, 2013Squamish
Born in Costa Rica, he was every bit a Tico who loved chasing geckos and birds.
Will We Go Back to 5.9 % Mortgage Interest Rate ?
August 9, 2013Squamish
By Paul HudsonPublished: Aug 9, 2013 At a social gathering earlier this summer, a gentleman told me he had
Dave McRae Revisits an Old Plan
August 9, 2013Economy
Six months ago, the council had directed staff to identify operating sites that might be suitable zoned for Triack. A suitable site has yet to be found.
Howe Sound Brewing and The Locavore Win ‘We ♥ Local’ Awards
August 8, 2013Life
Two Squamish food businesses are among the winners of the We Heart Local Awards, a first popular choice award of its kind in B.C.
District Launches Consumer Survey on Downtown Squamish
August 6, 2013City Hall
A iPad mini and five $20 gift cards are up for grabs in a draw if you complete the district survey on downtown Squamish.
Woman Dead After Fall From the Chief
August 5, 2013Squamish
RCMP has confirmed a woman fell to her death from the Chief yesterday, Sunday, Aug. 4, afternoon.
The Logger Sports Pioneers
August 4, 2013Features
Our local timber industry was pioneered by Easterners, who brought with them their lumberjack and log driving skills, and a culture, which included the pastime of loggers’ sports.





















