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Quest University sits high on a mountain perch overlooking the town of Squamish tucked away from the outside world.

The "mystery businessman" reported last week as hosting a party in support of Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) is Tim Horton's owner Wes Rafuse, according to Coun. Jeff McKenzie, who said he encouraged the businessman to hold the event.

Squamish residents young and old have made their mark on the Spirit Pole.

A year-long struggle for a permanent home has ended in a bright, open, polished new space on Third Avenue for the Howe Sound Women's Centre Society.

Two family physicians are committing to work in Squamish for three years after receiving funding from a provincial program designed to help communities cope with B.C.'s severe shortage of family doctors.

The winds blowing through Squamish are not be the untapped energy resource they appeared to be four years ago. A report on wind speeds in the area deemed to be most suitable for a turbine, Alice Ridge, showed disappointing results.

Laura [email protected] but one councillor stood firmly behind a sizable property tax increase on Tuesday (May 6) when it was given first three readings.

The spacious lots that characterize Garibaldi Estates could start shrinking. On Tuesday (May 6) council considered amendments to subdivide three lots in the area along Diamond Head Road and Read Crescent.

A 50-foot gorilla is on the loose.

People may be willing to fork out top dollar for a home in Squamish, but not everyone views it as the ideal place to settle down.