Squamish News
On Skate Bowl, Squamish Council Chose Populism Over Rules
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.
Decision Time Comes Near
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.
What Golden Handshakes Cost Us
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.
Local Advocates Yellow Dog Project
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.
Are You Thick Skinned ? Join the Brand Leadership Team
The district is looking for residents and business operators to join the Squamish Brand Leadership Team (BLT).
Community Futures Partners with SFU for Local Accelerator
Entrepreneurs in Squamish now have access to a powerful network to launch innovative start up companies.
An ‘Epic’ Adventure for Squamish in Branding
After scanning 1,143 surveys and six months of discussions, brand development committee is circling the word ‘epic’ to define and pitch Squamish to the world.
Hoping a Year will Soothe the Nerves
Mike Quesnel has set a difficult aim and he’s got a year to achieve it: Win the hearts and minds of those who oppose the skatebowl park.
Expert Disputes Government’s Claim on ‘Clean’ LNG Plants
The provincial government has repeatedly stressed the LNG plants in B.C. would be the world’s cleanest LNG plants, meaning they will boast the world’s lowest life cycle greenhouse gas emissions.
High Tech Jobs are the Future, Report Says
A job growth projection report in the Squamish Lillooet Regional District predicts the high tech field will be the second-fastest growing industry next to public sector jobs by 2031.








