Squamish Citizens Voice Strong Support for CIBC and Tim Hortons at Public Hearing
November 21, 2012Squamish
Squamish citizens voiced strong support for a CIBC and Tim Hortons on Garibaldi Way in a public hearing at the council chamber on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
A Stranger’s Gift
November 17, 2012Squamish
By Joanna Schwarz Published: Nov. 17, 2012 It was a perfect summer day in July. My husband and I had
What Squamish Downtown Needs
November 17, 2012Squamish
By Brad Hodge Published: Nov. 17, 2012 We often hear the pitch for downtown Squamish: we need a gateway sign!
US Investor Eyes Squamish
November 17, 2012Squamish
A US based company is looking for a 320,000 sq-ft or at least 50 acres of industrial space to set up a manufacturing plant.
Squamish Swimming Pool Costs Worry Freitag
November 17, 2012Squamish
The bourgeoning gap between the expenses and revenues, and the new debt worries SLRD Area D representative, Maurice Freitag.
Traffic Counters Placed on Government Road
November 17, 2012Squamish
District of Squamish has placed traffic counters on Government Road just south of the intersection, and on Depot Road east of the intersection.
Vote to Make Squamish ‘Canada’s Most Interesting Town’
November 17, 2012Squamish
Long term resident Victoria Marchant has put pen to paper to help her beloved town win as ‘Canada’s Most Interesting Town’ in a Reader’s Digest online contest.
District of Squamish Unveils New Website
November 14, 2012Squamish
The website will continue to evolve over the coming weeks, according to media release posted on the district website.
Broken Rail Spur Caused Spill in Squamish Estuary
November 10, 2012Squamish
The exact cause or the sequence of events that led to the oil spill has yet to be determined, but CN Rail has some preliminary idea of what led to spill in the estuary.
Council Split on Proposed Drive-Thrus
November 10, 2012Squamish
Coun. Susan Chapelle and Patricia Heintzman voted against giving second reading to a proposed drive-thru bank and restaurant on Garibaldi Way.
Parking Complaints Pour into District
November 10, 2012Squamish
Bylaw officers dealt with 854 parking complaints over a period of 22 months, from January 1 to November 8.
Slope Erosion Worries Highlands Resident
November 10, 2012Squamish
Garibaldi Highland resident Jim Raymond worries about the sliding market value of his home. And he says the district has to share some blame for it.
Canada Post to Charge Developers $200 for New Mailboxes
November 10, 2012Squamish
Burdened by increasing costs and rising expenses, Canada Post wants developers to share the tab for installing new post boxes.
‘We Are All Two Pay Cheques Away From the Food Bank’
November 10, 2012Squamish
By Gagandeep Ghuman Published: Nov. 10, 2012 On Prentice Geary’s arm is a phoenix, leaving a small mass of ashes
Dike Seepage Work Begins Next Summer
November 10, 2012Squamish
The pre-design work has been identified, and it involves the placement of additional dike materials on the land side of the dike to increase its width.
B.C. Government to fund ‘Buy Local’ Programs
November 10, 2012Squamish
B.C. government funding is now available to support local food producers by encouraging British Columbians to shop for food produced in their own communities.
Visa Canada Plans to Hike Credit Card Fee for Merchants
November 3, 2012Squamish
Visa Canada is planning to increase the fees it charges to process credit card purchases by one-third by next April, a decision that is expected to be burden small and big businsses struggling with an economic downturn.
MLA Joan McIntyre Billed $14,839 in Travel Expenses
November 3, 2012Squamish
Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre billed $14,839 in travel expenses to the provincial tax payers between April and September this year.
Kingswood at the District of Squamish, with Apprehension and Amenities
November 3, 2012Squamish
A Waterfront walkway, a community centre, and a pedestrian bridge from Rose Park to the Spit are just some of the community amenities Kingswood might bring to the table, if they came with a development application at all.
Safe, Reliable Truck Route Needed: Ron Anderson
November 3, 2012Squamish
By Gagandeep Ghuman Published: Oct. 19, 2012 It’s been talked about, discussed, and vigorously debated, but Squamish still lacks
Gian Mameli: A Handyman and a Hero
November 3, 2012Squamish
Local Handyman Gian Mameli was honoured with a Medal of Bravery for trying to save a man from a burning truck in Richmond.
Two-year Wait for Opus-Dei Project in Britannia Beach
November 3, 2012Squamish
The proponent of a planned retreat facility in Brittania Beach says it could take up to two more years before construction begins on the project.
The Big Sea ‘T’ Sky Band in Our Small Town
November 3, 2012Squamish
With doors opened wide, patrons of all ages corralled into Thor Froslev’s cozy fireplace lit gallery to behold the talents of the regionally named Sea ‘T’ Sky Big Band.
Squamish Library Invites Locals to Join National Novel Writing Month
November 3, 2012Squamish
The Squamish Public Library is inviting local writers to join National Novel Writing Month, the world’s largest writing challenge.
Healthy Holiday Eating
November 3, 2012Squamish
By Adam Hart Published: Nov. 3, 2012 The other day I was sitting at my desk starting my morning like
















