Help Them Get to a ‘Place of Hope’
February 16, 2013Squamish
Two Squamish teenagers are collecting recyclables, organizing dinner banquets, making post cards, and sending letters to friends and family to help them reach a place of hope.
Giving Back Through Pictures
February 16, 2013Squamish
Helping Hearts, which started in 2010, provide free photography sessions for families with children who are suffering a life-altering illness or disability.
See The Person, Not The Colour
February 16, 2013Squamish
By Geraldine GuilfoylePublished: Feb. 16, 2013 Scientifically there is only one race – the Human Race, and yet fear, suspicion
End Credits Roll for Highland Video Store
February 9, 2013Life
As this is written, end credits roll for Highland Video rental store in Garibaldi Highlands. A photo essay.
SORCA Builds New Trail in Alice Lake Park
February 9, 2013Squamish
About one and a half kilometres in length, the lower trail head would be off of Jack’s trail, right at the southern park boundary.
Doug Hackett, Toby Jaxon, Rochelle Rae Smith Win Hydro Box Design Award
February 9, 2013Squamish
The art work of Toby Jaxon, Rochelle Rae Smith and Doug Hackett will adorn the hydro boxes on Cleveland Ave.
Newport Ridge Subdivision Moves Ahead
February 9, 2013Squamish
Squamish council gave fourth reading to the application by Holborn group for a small-lot subdivision in the Garibaldi Estates area.
Raring to Go
February 9, 2013Squamish
Mario Gomes is encouraging others to see what he sees: Squamish as a city of the future.
Squamish Fire Dept Donates Equipment
February 9, 2013Squamish
Once again, the Squamish Fire Rescue will donate firefighting equipment to their firefighting comrades in lesser-equipped countries.
Doors Open for All at Squamish Co-ops
February 9, 2013Squamish
While Squamish’s financial co-ops may be well-known, Squamish is also home to a collection of smaller, ‘grass roots’ businesses.
Nickled and Dimed in Squamish
February 9, 2013Opinion
Ever since the Woolworths created the first ‘Five and Dime’ stores back in 1879, there has been a special sort of appeal for stores where you sort of know going in what the price of most items is going to be.
Helping Hands Plans a New Shelter, a Move Unwelcome by Some
February 2, 2013Squamish
A plan to relocate the shelter to a Wilson Crescent home will ease the pressure off the existing shelter, but not everyone is convinced it's the right thing to do.
New Used Book Store on Cleveland Ave.
February 2, 2013Squamish
If you still like the tang of acidity and a whiff of vanilla, if you still like to dog-ear your books, then head to Cleveland Ave.
Ramada Gets an Extension, Again
February 2, 2013Squamish
At a regular council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15, Squamish council passed a motion to grant a one-year extension to Ramada Hotel.
District Tries to Make Life Easier for Developers
February 2, 2013Squamish
The district has launched a new Land Development Application process, which it claims will simplifying and shorten the process of applying for new projects.
Calm and Grounded, Despite the Millions
February 2, 2013Squamish
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.
A Very Canadian Band, Right Here in Squamish
February 2, 2013Squamish
Although all seasoned musicians, they are part of a fairly new indie band spinnin’ music together for only four years in Squamish.
Squamisher or Squamolean ?
February 2, 2013Squamish
By Wolfgang WittenburgPublished: Feb 2, 2013 What should the people hailing from Squamish be called? A place name is
Finding the Gen-Next Economy in Squamish
February 2, 2013Squamish
By Nate DolhaPublish: Feb. 2, 2013 Recently, a lot of the discussion around economic development in Squamish is centred
Will Squamish Benefit from Seaspan ? Not in the Way Council Wishes
January 27, 2013Squamish
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.
You Could Pay More for Park and Rec Services
January 27, 2013Squamish
The district is reviewing its park and recreation fees, but it’s not yet clear where you will be asked to pay more.
What She Brings Us: Santa and the Smiles
January 27, 2013Life
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!”
Downtown Top Priority for Council this year
January 27, 2013Squamish
This year, the council will focus on downtown as their top priority, launching quick win programs and eteching out a longer vision.
Gary Golaiy Gets Rich
January 21, 2013Life
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.
Proposed Water Metering Unfair: Shady Tree Owner
January 19, 2013Squamish
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.







