Squamish News

Councillors wanted the proponent to support District of Squamish boundary expansion, enabling the district to expand its tax base. The proponents agreed to that condition, but have yet to hear from the District of Squamish.

Remuneration at the district of Squamish has increased by nearly half a million dollar in the last one year, an analysis of the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) reveals.

The district has rejected an application to amend the OCP designation and rezoning his 37-acreproperty on the west end of the Depot Road in Brackendale.

This year the Squamish Rotary Club is supporting the Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 4th, from 1 - 3 pm starting at Brennan Park Leisure Centre.

I would like to express my dismay at the direction the community branding initiative has taken. Apparently we are now ‘The Adventure Capital of Canada’ with the corresponding tag line “the world’s most epic adventures can be found right here.” From a marketing perspective I find the use of the word ‘adventure’ generic and vague.

Well, if you go to build a deck on your house, you need a building permit. That permit is issued subject to compliance with multiple laws. You are liable to see that the work is done correctly. All of this is subject to inspection.

With an extra year added to council’s term, it is more important than ever that the vision be decided, and more importantly, acted consistently upon.

In the last five years, District of Squamish has doled out $552,520 in severance payouts for exempt and union employees. But that is the extent of what the district is willing to reveal on this issue.

A dog owner is advocating for the Yellow Dog project after an attack on her dog shattered the dog’s jaw and left the woman with a $1000 vet’s bill.

The district is looking for residents and business operators to join the Squamish Brand Leadership Team (BLT).