Squamish News
A Meeting Place for Ideas in Downtown Squamish
Dave Crewson and Mario Gomes have created Startup Squamish, a place where entrepreneurs can share ideas and information, and find the support they need to transmute passion into action.
Water and Sewer Rates to Increase by 10 Percent
When the utility bill makes its way to the Squamish Seniors Housing Society, Laura Modray will receive it with a sense of relief and curious anticipation. This year, Modray knows the bill wouldn’t be as bad as it has been for years because of the new water meters at the housing complex.
Frank Baumann Bursary Launched
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geologists (APEG) have started a bursary in honour of the late Squamish geologist Frank Baumann.
A Stinking Nightmare on Ring Creek Road
A Ring Creek home owner faces $35,000 in cleanup bills after a hoarder converted her property on Ring Creek Road into a fortress of garbage. The home owner says most of it came from the Squamish landfill, and with the active help of the landfill staff.
An Outdoor Gym Goes Unmarked and Unused
You don’t go to this gym; you just stumble upon this hidden gem installed behind the Brennan Park Recreation Centre. And you may not have stretched a muscle on it, the same can’t be said about your wallet.
Want to Give Back to Trails ? Buy a SORCA Trail Pass
Squamish Off-road Cycling Association (SORCA) is offering riders — specifically those from out of town — the opportunity to donate $15 and receive a trail pass to pay for materials and wages for some local professional trail-builders.
Drive-Thru Drive by
Personally I am agnostic about drive-thrus. But below I have collected a few of the common arguments against them for the purposes of offering an opposing viewpoint for balance.
TEDxSquamish Live Brings Ted’s 30-year Celebrartion to Squamish
By Craig CherletPublished: March 13, 2014 It’s been nearly 30 years since the inaugural TED conference in 1984, a conference
Turning a new chapter in life and work
With Training Innovation's Encore Program and the support of local businesses, mature workers learn new skills that help them re-enter the economy.
Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) Proponents Ask for a One-Year Extension on Environmental Assesement
Garibaldi at Squamish proponents have asked for a one-year extension for the environmental assessment process, asking the EAO to extend the deadline to submit supplemental information to June 2015.










