RIP Jeff, You’re Alive in Our Hearts
October 19, 2013Squamish
By Brandy WilmotPublished: Oct. 19, 2013 On Saturday, Sept 7, the world lost an amazing man. His departure, in the
Lost Money on Squamish Music Fest: Organizer
October 19, 2013City Hall
Squamish Valley Music Festival brought thousands of music lovers to town and boosted local business. But it wasn’t the win-win most believe it to be, at least not for the organizers who claim they lost money on the event.
Ten Speakers Named for TEDx Squamish
October 19, 2013City Hall
Some ideas are just worth spreading, and TEDx Squamish: Radical Shift will provide the platform for that kind of intelligent exchange on Nov. 2 at Quest University.
‘Gondola Will Make Squamish a Destination’
October 19, 2013City Hall
In an interview with the Reporter, Jayson Faulkner, the General Manager of the Sea to Sky Gondola, talks about how the gondola will change the perception of Squamish, making the town a destination in itself.
Flu Shot Clinics Start Soon
October 19, 2013Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is encouraging people to arm themselves against this year’s flu season by getting vaccinated.
Our First European Settlers
October 19, 2013Life
During the 1880s there were a number of schemes to settle Newfoundlanders, Scottish crofters and Norwegians on our coast.
A Million Dollar Trail, But Still Incomplete
October 19, 2013City Hall
Local and provincial governments have poured hundreds of thousands into it. Yet, seven years and $1.4 million later, the Corridor Trail has a key links missing for its completion.
UPDATED: No ‘Sale’ Yet on Oceanfront, Mayor Says
October 12, 2013City Hall
Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation has chosen Matthews Southwest Developments (MSW), and Bethel Lands Corporation (Bethel) as developers for the Oceanfront lands, but financial details have yet to be negotiated.
Squamish Community Foundation Grants $10,000 to Local Non-Profits
October 12, 2013Squamish
Five local non-profits were awarded grants worth $10,000 by the Squamish Community Foundation at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Oct. 10.
Private Squamish-Vancouver Commuter Service Begins
October 12, 2013City Hall
Eduardo Torres, a new resident of Squamish, is starting a 21-seater commuter van from downtown Squamish to downtown Vancouver.
Georgia Strait Would Protect Squamish From a Major Tsunami: UNB Researcher
October 12, 2013City Hall
While the Straight would protect Squamish from a major Tsunami, an earthquake inside the gerogia basin could generate some local tsunamis, says a UNB researcher.
No One Owned the Boat that Sank in Britannia Beach
October 12, 2013Squamish
In 2008, a tugboat named La Lumiere sank at a dock in Britannia Beach, spilling close to 1,000 litres of diesel fuel. Five years later, they are still fighting over who owned the vessel.
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.























