Squamish News
DOS Staff Compensation Increases by $1.2 Million
An increase in wages, staff increments for better performance and hiring of four full-time employees (FTE) added $1.2 million to overall staff compensation at the District of Squamish in 2013.
MP John Weston Unimpressed With West Vancouver Council’s Stance on Woodfibre LNG
MP John Weston has expressed his disapproval of the recent motion passed by West Vancouver council to ban the passage of LNG tankers in the Howe Sound.
See the ‘Big Picture’ on Woodfibre LNG
When you hear the words “Woodfibre LNG,” think the big picture. Think Climate Change.
On Paco Road, Zoning Stunts Economic Development
Kelly Jian’s greased hands have fixed logging trucks, cranes and CATs every day for the last 20 years. But there is something even his rugged hands can’t fix: Zoning.
SAM Gets a Makeover
SAM is back—and he’s back in style, with a smile, a sparkle in his eye, a new hat and a diamond in his tooth.
Broadway or Bust Presents ‘Annie Jr.’ on July 25 and 26
Broadway Or Bust students will present one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Annie Jr at the Eagle Eye Theatre. As many as 42 students will take the stage to present “Annie Jr.” on Friday, July 25th and 26th.
Thief Returns Stolen Bike
Paige McIvor’s faith in humanity is stronger this year after the thief who stole her bike returned it after listening to her plea.
Tuesday’s council meeting: A Grumpy Mayor, a Combative Councillor and an Anti-LNG protest
The carnivalesque protest met the humourless state once again on Tuesday, July 15 as members of the My Sea to Sky made their presentations to the Squamish council.
What is a local job anyway?
The word 'Jobs' is in the air again, and will be so increasingly the nearer we come to the municipal election. Its present popularity owes much to the debate about LNG Woodfibre.
Confessions of a Squamish Entrepreneur
There is no denying Squamish’s entrepreneurial spirit. I see new businesses opening almost every week, everyone trying their ideas out on a very progressive market.








