Squamish News
Woman Arrested for Trying to Steal Her Dog
Local police arrested and charged a 24-year-old Vancouver woman for trying to steal her own dog from Squamish dog pound on Government Road on Tuesday, July 9.
Fire Scare at Howe Sound Brewing
Although there was no fire, smoke from what firefighters believed to be an electrical problem was cause for concern.
New Rotary President to Focus on Hospice
The new president of the Squamish Rotary Club, Mike Nasu, has big plans for his one year term with a special focus on hospice care.
Making Music Accessible
The Squamish hills are alive with the spirit of music and giving as Access Music Education, a charity established to help kids pursue their love of music.
Four More Mountain Bikes are Stolen
Four more mountain bikes have been stolen this week, Squamish RCMP reports.
Squamish Council Must Invest in a New Ice Rink, Users Say
Council recently rejected a staff suggestion to shorten the ice season to prolong the lifespan of the ice rink, but users say the solution is a new ice rink.
The Squamish Gold Rush
Neither gold nor mining is commonly thought of as significant for the development of Squamish, but Squamish and Cheakamus Valleys were first visited and explored for gold.
Mayor Kirkham Must Share More Information: Coun. Ted Prior
The Mayor of Squamish could do a better job of sharing information with his fellow councillors and the community, says Coun. Ted Prior.
Broken Promises for International Student Program
Poor language skills, social isolation, inadequate resources, and chronic cheating by international students are just some of the problems associated with the program.
Removal of Tax Exemption Will Hurt Legion
Classifying it as a club, the district has refused to give the legion a tax exemption. This means the legion will have less to donate to community organisations in town.











