Squamish News
How to Survive a Tight Labour Market
Companies are struggling to find enough employees to keep up with business as Squamish sees an expansion in population and tourism growth.
It’s a domino effect.
Listen to the Horse-Whisperer
Kera Willis has found that humans have a lot to learn from horses. And she is here to teach you all that.
Off to Squamish Valley Music Festival? Leave Your Selfie Stick Behind
TAKE as many pictures as you want of Drake, Sam Smith or any of your favourite bands in the Squamish Valley Music Festival lineup — but just leave that selfie stick behind.
Glad to be in a Family-Friendly Town
Despite the initial cultural shock, the family from Ontario is warming up to the mountains and abundance of nature all around.
The Grass is Not Greener on the Other Side
WHEN I first moved to Canada back in 2005, I knew it wouldn’t be an easy road. Despite the fact that I've always had a subconscious desire to live in another country since I was a child, I knew I would miss my roots.
I SAY…Embrace Who You are to Embrace Others
AT SOME some point you may have experienced some sort of discrimination; no matter what your gender, race, religion, partner preference or political beliefs.
LNG Taxes: Far from a Drop in the Bucket
IT’S NOT clear exactly how much Woodfibre LNG will pay in taxes but we do know that the taxes the company will generate will be significant.
Cost Outweigh LNG Tax Benefits
Woodfibre LNG has already low-balled us, and the government has shown how they respond. We cannot consider only short-term fiscal rewards of operations in Squamish. We must look at all costs. Tax is tax; we all pay the bill.
Police Investigate Fake Bomb Threat in Squamish
Squamish RCMP reported that there was a fake bomb threat call at the Ministry for Child and Family Development office on Hunter Place at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon.
Flower Power
Will Ballard’s blue poppies bloom? Will Smyth see the passion flowers she planted three years ago? Tales of hope and persistence from local gardens.