Nijjar has now joined a growing number of developers who are asking the district to extend their development permits, their dreams of condos and commercial offices postponed.

On Tuesday, Dec. 18, the council also authorized a secondary residence at another location on the same property. The second residence is allowed under RL-2, for which McCargar’s property is zoned.

But even as some business close down, there are others who are taking a leap of faith, and expanding. Some despite the economy; others because of it. And there are yet others who have expanded in the past, confident in the town’s future.

But when an earthquake slightly bigger than the one we experienced few weeks ago gives the building a shakedown, the building might not stand out as boldly as it’s supposed to do.

The most important thing missing from Chris McMillan’s life was true love. “Basically, I was deciding to give up on love,” says Chris.

The last time this proposal circulated, people were cranky. It got to a point where I was fearful of even mentioning GAS’ name.

In an interview with the Squamish Reporter, Mayor Kirkham said he understands the concern with bourgeoning SODC debt, and is as concerned as any other engaged citizen.

Of the roughly 65 times the council met this year, almost 35 times the councilors have ended up behind closed doors.

A local business owner says the district has effectively managed to shut down his business because of his outspoken nature, and because it’s in direct competition with him.

Thinking of buying a home in Squamish? Well, this might be the best time to buy, and more so if you are interested in living in a condo.

School didn’t really appeal to 17-year-old Steve Johansen. There were too many student and too much to do. As someone

A routine traffic stop on the Sea to Sky Highway yielded a large quantity of marijuana that police believes was on its way to Whistler for the holiday weekend.

Council asks staff to consider paving and lining to improve parking capacity, but a washroom on one of the most visited tourist spot in Squamish will have to wait.

District of Squamish hopes to designate eight sites in town as dog-friendly and off-leash dog areas.

Bass Coast, now in its fifth year, is the creative project of co-founders Andrea Graham and Liz Thomson.

All that glitters isn't gold, but there is plenty of sparkle and shine in the Winter White exhibit now showing at the Artisan Gallery on Main Street in downtown Squamish.

Two sections of the dike will be closed to the public as the district embarks on a major flood management project.

The District of Squamish is buying two parcels of property from Richard J. Hunter, a move that will benefit those who use and advocate for the Valleycliffe Trail.

By Sally Enns Published: Dec. 15, 2012   The forest means my entire youth to me. Without it, I don’t

Raiser has settled out of court with a raft of defendants in his legal case that had been dragging on for three years now.

Dollar Tree plans to open a location in downtown Squamish on Winnipeg Street, in the building adjacent to Sears Store.

Squamish council voted to increase the residential waste fees by $25. Residents will pay $145 from next year onwards, an addition of $25 on the existing utility fees.

If Davin Peterson has his way, you won’t have to hop from one place to another searching for internet in downtown Squamish.

Grocery prices could rise as much as 3.5 per cent, according to the latest report by a University of Guelph team.

Princic, the owner of Changemaker’s Toolbox, is now working with Remark, as a business coach. A shared business interest is also evolving into a growing friendship.