Squamish News
Now More Reasons to Visit Our Library
The library is introducing new programs and services, despite a $30,000 budget cut last year.
Renewing Your Mortgage
By Paul HudsonPublished: Nov. 16, 2014 Renewing Your Mortgage – Bank Or Broker? We all have busy lives,
Patricia Heintzman Elected Mayor of Squamish
Squamish voters elected Patricia Heintzman as their Mayor and brought in three new faces to council in one of the most hotly-contested municipal election in recent history.
Gas Pipeline and District Liability
By Herbert VesleyPublished: Nov 11, 2014 Local media provided extensive coverage on the proposed LNG plant and candidates for council
Anti-LNG Protest Draws 200 People
An anti-LNG protest drew a crowd of 200 people to downtown Squamish on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Council Jumped the Gun in Selecting Developer: Former SODC Chair
A former Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC) director says the council didn’t follow process, acted in haste, and used incomplete information to select the Oceanfront developer.
Kirkham Aims to Bring People Together
In an interview with Gagandeep Ghuman, Rob Kirkham, the incumbent mayor seeking re-election, says Oceanfront, economic development, and bringing disparate groups together have driven his desire for re-election.
Heintzman Promises Inclusive Governance
In an interview with Gagandeep Ghuman, mayoral candidate Patricia Heintzman outlines her ideals and her plans for what she would like to do as Mayor.
A Call to Responsible Dog Owners of Squamish
Rdogs is dedicated to positive, proactive solutions and finding what motivates people to be responsible dog owners. Over 300 people have joined it.
We Can’t Afford Business As Usual Attitude at City Hall
District of Squamish is in a state of transformation on a number of measures including economic, cultural and social demographics. In the coming term, council faces challenges in responding to and capitalizing on this transformation.