Future Drive-Thrus Won’t be Banned in Squamish
Squamish council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to remove a proposed ban on future drive-throughs from its OCP amendements.
Planning Department, Bylaw See Increase in Revenue
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 Donates $50,000 to Centrepoint Project
Cardinal Concrete has joined Sea to Sky Community Services in its efforts to build Centrepoint by making a $50,000 donation to the project.
Planner Chris Bishop Joins District of West Vancouver
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.
‘Our Contribution Won’t be Small’: Woodfibre LNG vice-president
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.
Marketing Squamish Important for Economic Development
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.
Where Your Tax Dollars Went: Eight Big Projects of 2013
From Corridor Trail to Valleycliffe water main replacement, here is a glimpse into where the district spent your money last year.
What’s Certain: Death, Taxes, and User Fees
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.
Streamkeepers Pull Eight Derelict Boats out of Mamquam Blind Channel
Squamish Streamkeepers pulled eight derelict boats out of the Mamquam Blind Channel on Jan. 18.
District Mulls Ban on Future Drive-Thrus
Squamish plans to amend its Official Community Plan (OCP) to restrict future drive-thru businesses in town, a move opposed by Canadian restaurant association, Tim Hortons, and local drive-thru business owners.










