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PAC ponders childcare issues

After months of discussions, speculation, meetings and a parent survey, the Howe Sound school board announced Monday (Sept. 17) that it is proposing to move Spring Break to occur during the 2010 Olympic Games.

GAS resort process suspended

The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office has suspended the environmental approval application for the Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) development, announced regional lawmakers Thursday (Sept. 20).

Coal burning pulp mill irks officials

A coal burning proposal for Port Mellon is causing local and regional officials to question why the Ministry of Environment hasn't involved the Sea to Sky. "It certainly has not been overly publicized," said Mayor Ian Sutherland.

Explosives scare on Hwy 99

An RCMP explosives disposal unit was in the Sea to Sky corridor for the second time in less than a week Saturday when a hiker in the Britannia Beach area came across of "a quantity of explosives," according to an RCMP press release, along Highway 99.

Delving into development

About a dozen Squamish residents gathered at Gelato Carina on Cleveland Avenue last week to delve into the issue of development and to gain some insight into Coun.

Waterfront Landing goes to public hearing

It's the community's turn to weigh in on the Waterfront Landing plan. A public hearing has been scheduled for October to let residents voice their opinions on the large-scale downtown project by Pridham Development that could house 3,500 residents.

Minister 'would've loved' to toll Hwy 99

B.C. Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon drew blunt responses from Sea to Sky Corridor politicians and representatives after stating on Friday (Sept.

Mercury spike prompts new facility

Groundwater is once again being treated for mercury in the Oceanfront following after monitors registered worrisome spikes in levels of mercury early last winter.

GK Ripper switches to the links for wheelchair-bound

The GK Ripper is back and greener than ever with this year's golf tournament fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 23. And with only 10 teams left to fill the roster, would-be participants are encouraged tosign up before it sells out.

Bomb scare in teh downtown

Downtown residents and patrons were stunned Tuesday afternoon when an explosive sound echoed down Cleveland Avenue.The drama began around 11:30 a.m. on Sept.
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