Local News

The coal burning trials at Port Mellon's Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) have officially been snuffed out after the Ministry of Environment's amended burning permit unequivocally banned the use of coal at the plant. The permit, issued on Dec.

Embattled independent MP Blair Wilson made public declarations of innocence in towns throughout his riding last week, resolving to continue his political career.

Real estate agents are pleading for property to sell with just 70 detached homes currently available in town. Despite a major property value jump of about 15 per cent in 2007, many homeowners have opted to sit on their property rather than sell.

An ambiguous District of Squamish building bylaw may end up costing taxpayers money if a dispute between neighbours can't be resolved amicably.

It seems when online battles are waged, every keystroke counts. In early December, Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) launched a website promoting its vision for a ski resort north of Squamish.

The Chief, Capilano College and the Squamish Public Library are presenting a first-ever literacy promotion, Squamish Reads. In conjunction with National Family Literacy Week, all proceeds from every Chief newspaper sold Friday (Jan.

The Squamish United Church is holding a meeting of the minds with an interfaith dialogue entitled East Meets West: Zen, Taoism and Christianity on Wednesday (Jan. 23).

The district is feeling the pressure of downloading from the province and feds, says Mayor Ian Sutherland. At the Chamber of Commerce New Year address luncheon Friday (Jan.

A slope style snowboarder from Don Ross Secondary carved his way to the top of a provincial podium in Big White over the weekend (Jan. 12 to 13).

Signatures have begun to pile up on a petition against a proposed rehabilitation centre near the Paradise Valley Campground.