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Squamish council endorses steps to satisfy federal funding and provincial housing conditions

Squamish council endorses steps to satisfy federal funding and provincial housing conditions

A municipal senior planner roughly estimates 50,000 people can ‘conceivably fit’ within current growth management boundary.
2024 Sea to Sky Photo Challenge finalists revealed

2024 Sea to Sky Photo Challenge finalists revealed

Laura Szanto, Matt Bruhns, Steffi Jade, Nicolas Teichrob and Anatole Tulzak will vie for the $3000 prize
Whistler Councillor Jen Ford to seek NDP nomination

Whistler Councillor Jen Ford to seek NDP nomination

First elected in 2014, Ford’s resume includes time as UBCM president and SLRD board chair
Editorial: Electoral system is imperfect, but the best choice

Editorial: Electoral system is imperfect, but the best choice

While proportional representation gives a louder voice to minority yet mainstream views, it can also encourage fringe or splinter groups.
Census data provides unprecedented insight into Squamish Nation community

Census data provides unprecedented insight into Squamish Nation community

The annually collated data will be used to track the evolution of the Squamish Nation’s viewpoints on housing, education, health and culture
Sea to Sky hospital district approves $4.3M budget

Sea to Sky hospital district approves $4.3M budget

Most of this year's budget is taken up by a contribution to a CT scanner in Squamish.
BC United leader Kevin Falcon hosts town hall in Squamish

BC United leader Kevin Falcon hosts town hall in Squamish

On Thursday, March 7, Falcon will be at the Executive Suites Hotel & Resort from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
‘We want to take a partnership approach’

‘We want to take a partnership approach’

Pemberton residents call for action on wild, roaming horses
Special avalanche warning issued for B.C., Alberta

Special avalanche warning issued for B.C., Alberta

The warning is in effect immediately, and will apply through the end of March 4
Opinion: From Valentine's heartbreak to February fun—A Journey

Opinion: From Valentine's heartbreak to February fun—A Journey

A candid reflection on Valentine's Day, personal growth, and finding joy in the smallest of February's celebrations.