Local News

Garibaldi Lanes will be filled with bowlers next weekend, March 26 to 28 when the 2004 Bowl for Big Brothers and Big Sisters is held. Bowlers will be on lanes on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m.

A new round of highway construction closures was announced and on the heels of the news a petition started circulating around Whistler and Squamish. The petition is aimed at commuters to and from Whistler.

A large development proposed for downtown Squamish is not getting unanimous neighbourhood support. A public information meeting held on March 10 drew a number of people who believe the proposed development is wrong for the area.

In the springtime when the sap starts flowing from the trunks of the eastern maple trees, every child in Quebec starts smiling. They know they're in for a special treat.

Squamish Council is moving ahead as if funding for the Sea to Sky Adventure Centre is a lock. In current budget discussions, the project is noted and the district is planning to expend $450,000 on the development.

The number of Chlamydia cases is up significantly in Sea to Sky Country - and local health professionals are going on the offensive.

Residents had a chance to tell council what the local budget priorities should be - but few took the opportunity.

On Wednesday (Mar. 10) two of Squamish's youth set off on a journey to see if they have what it takes to someday don the Mounties' scarlet tunic.

The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is geared up for many visitors during Spring Break and the popular Mini Rail is back in service and ready to take youngsters and their friends and families on a great trip around the park.

Howe Sound will ring once again next month with the sound of talented local musicians - and this year the winners at the Howe Sound Music Festival will be going places.