District of Squamish is refusing to issue a business license to a downtown business, asking them to either apply for a rezoning or move to a location zoned commercial.

District of Squamish has rolled out its first-ever investment incentive program, available from now through to August 31, 2016. The incentive program provides property tax exemptions and façade improvement grants targeting commercial and mixed-use developments in downtown and industrial development in the Business Park.

Squamish council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to remove a proposed ban on future drive-throughs from its OCP amendements.

Development services at the district almost doubled its revenue this year. Bylaw enforcement was also richer by $46,150, thanks to dog licences.

Cardinal Concrete has joined Sea to Sky Community Services in its efforts to build Centrepoint by making a $50,000 donation to the project.

Chris Bishop, the district of Squamish director of development services has accepted a new position with the District of West Vancouver as Manager of Development Planning.

An LNG export facility being planned on former Woodfibre pulp mill sit has thrilled and worried Squamishers. While many welcome the jobs and taxes the facility will create, there are others who are anxious to know its impact on environment. In an interview with Gagandeep Ghuman, the vice-president of corporate affairs at Woodfibre Natural Gas, Byng Giraud, answers questions about the project.

McRae said branding is important to tell a consistent story about Squamish. “In this day and age of marketing, you don’t have a lot of time to make a sale,” he says.

From Corridor Trail to Valleycliffe water main replacement, here is a glimpse into where the district spent your money last year.

The last trip to the final destination will now cost more in Squamish, and costlier if you are meeting your maker on weekends and statutory holidays.