Squamish News
When the Grass is Greener
Bryan Raiser introduced us to people who got marijuana products from his controversial dispensary and benefited hugely.
The Many Avatars of Sukanto Tanoto
Squamish residents don’t seem to be convinced with Tanoto’s heroic image his company offers. Woodfibre LNG has come to acquire the scandalous aura his critics and detractors have found on him.
New in Town: Tyler and Shawna Duncan
They have been here for barely a week, but both Tyler and Shawna Duncan decided to hike the Chief to check out their new home from above. Brand new to Squamish, this couple is looking forward to live the outdoor lifestyle our town is synonymous with.
Pricing Howe Sound Into the Market
Even though there is a growing awareness on this, you can still hear people ask, “Does she work, or is she a housewife?” As if being a housewife, or homemaker, is no work. We have come to define work as something only of monetary value. If a type of work cannot be monetised or has no clear monetary value, it is considered no work at all.
The Salmon Run on My Canvas
It was in October 2014 that I saw bald eagles sitting on trees all over Squamish and I was reminded that the salmon must be spawning. I went for a drive and sat by the Mamquam river and watched the beauty of the salmon spawning dance. I am not sure what was it that evoked and inspired my passion for painting salmon that day.
I SAY…Volunteer in our Community
Most people who volunteer do so because they know this is what it means to be part of a community. So I would like you to look around in your daily busy lives, and notice these community members.
The World Needs Our LNG
My connection with our environment runs deep. Four generations of my family have depended on the forest for their livelihood and I grew up understanding that we relied on the environment for both work and play. I learned that industry and tourism could co-exist as long as they both were sustainable.
Life is Good Here Without LNG
Howe Sound is incredible. The power of North America's southernmost Fjord, lies in all of the unique communities on its shores, and the vibrant people that account for it. YOU are a part of this story.
The Long and Short of LNG
By Gagandeep GhumanPublished: March 26, 2015 I was talking to a man, vociferously against the Woodfibre LNG plant, while
A Sense of My Place in the World
Consciously or unconsciously, we all look for people in our lives that are a reflection of ourselves. It is how we find validation, camaraderie and a sense of our place in the world. To be able to say, ‘they are just like me!’ brings comfort and connection.