The district has launched a new Land Development Application process, which it claims will simplifying and shorten the process of applying for new projects.

A year after they won the lotto 6/49 and cashed $3.5 million, the Everettes say they remain the same people they were before the big cash flowed into their lives.

Although all seasoned musicians, they are part of a fairly new indie band spinnin’ music together for only four years in Squamish.

By Wolfgang WittenburgPublished: Feb 2, 2013   What should the people hailing from Squamish be called?  A place name is

By Nate DolhaPublish: Feb. 2, 2013   Recently, a lot of the discussion around economic development in Squamish is centred

Squamish councillors have talked about setting up a training or an educational facility in the Northyards to train Seaspan workers, but we might have missed the boat on that one.

The district is reviewing its park and recreation fees, but it’s not yet clear where you will be asked to pay more.

When the Christmas parade was cancelled three years ago, Shanda Dosanj took it upon herself to revive it. She has a simple motto: “We need everyone to go wow!”

This year, the council will focus on downtown as their top priority, launching quick win programs and eteching out a longer vision.

Squamisher Gary Golaiy has won a $3.3 million jackpot on a ticket he purchased at the at the Husky gas station on Garibaldi Way in Squamish.

Eivind Tornes, the owner of Shady Tree, says the new water metering system being proposed is unfair and would hurt his business. District says it's one step towards more equitable water metering.

The Triack saga is set to take a positive turn after all, it seems. The council has agreed to help Dave McRae find an alternative site for his business.

Developer Doug Day is reviving plans for a nine-hole golf course on the southern side of Garibaldi Springs Golf Course.

The District of Squamish has settled a lawsuit with the owners of Marina Estate. The district was one of the defendants in the lawsuit that began two years ago.

As many as 22 movies were shot last year in Squamish, resulting in over $1.5 million in direct economic benefit to the community, the District of Squamish says.

By Christine CampbellPublished: Jan. 13, 2013   I know I was quite young at the time of the silver thaw

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.