It’s a truck ride that costs the taxpayers $350,000 every year, but questions are now being raised about its cost effectiveness.

Solterra, a Vancouver-based development with old ties to Squamish, had offered close to $20 million in cash and land to the district but the proposal was rejected.

The Scott Crescent development is finally moving ahead despite concerns by Hospital Hill residents about traffic and unsustainable density in the neighbourhood.

Coun. Ted Prior ran in 2009 on the promise of a renewed waterfront, diking, economic development, and better governance. He speaks about his first stint as a councillor and shares his views on SODC, LNG, and other issues.

Scott Wengi, a golf professional employed at the Squamish Valley Golf Course, announced his bid for Squamish council today.

Auli Parviainen has announed her bid to run for mayor in the upcoming local elections on Nov. 15.

Stephen Fryer, a Squamisher by birth and a vice-president of Squamish Minor Hockey, announced his bid for Squamish council.

The BC LNG industry will add to the GHG emissions, spur fracking, and worsen global climate change, but even the economic arguments for it isn’t sound, said Sean Lumb, a member of My Sea to Sky.

Patients in Squamish may have to wait longer for an ambulance because BC Ambulance has downgraded its emergency response calls. The effect on Squamish is mininal for now, but that may change as our population grows.

Mayor Rob Kirkham has promised to release more information on all Oceanfront proposals that came before the district and SODC board.