2022 Civic Election

Squamish student mock election results in

Students would’ve picked Mike Young as mayor of Squamish. Squamish First would’ve gained a decisive hold over council.

Oct 17, 2022 5:13 PM Read more >

Armand Hurford will be Squamish’s next mayor: preliminary results

The sitting councillor and owner of Republic Bicycles is poised to take the District’s highest position.

Oct 15, 2022 9:17 PM Read more >

Letter: Woodfibre LNG does not provide funding to Squamish Forward

I want to be clear that Woodfibre LNG does not provide funding to Squamish Forward, Squamish Voices or any political or partisan organization.

Oct 13, 2022 12:28 PM Read more >

Free transit on voting day in Squamish

Free transit, including handyDART, will be offered on Oct. 15

Oct 12, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

Editorial: Sign of the Squamish times

'Everywhere you go in Squamish, there’s a rather awkwardly-posed politician smiling from an election sign, or in other cases, merely the wannabe politician’s name.'

Oct 12, 2022 1:40 PM Read more >

Background checking Squamish's municipal election candidates

The Squamish Chief looked at provincial traffic and criminal records, as well as building permit registrations.

Oct 7, 2022 4:43 PM Read more >

Opinion: Last-minute advice for Squamish candidates

'As a reminder, a good suggestion is to head over to the Stawamus Chief and read the advisory sign posted at the start of the Three Peaks hiking trail. It states: This is not a walk in the park.'

Oct 6, 2022 12:03 PM Read more >

Opinion: Squamish candidates need specific, actionable promises on housing

'As we near election day, keep a sharp eye on all the candidates, question their motives and ensure that, at the very least, their promises actually keep everyone in mind.'

Oct 6, 2022 11:25 AM Read more >

Squamish audience scrutinizes municipal candidates at well-attended debate

Those vying for the mayor and council seats fielded questions from Squamish community.

Oct 4, 2022 8:24 PM Read more >

Letter: Squamish’s attack-flyer campaign shameful

'As citizens, our civic duty, if we actually want a democracy, is to remember that transparency brings trust and to demand honest information and principles of decency.'

Sep 28, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >