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It's a mystery as letter arrives after 32 years

When Rick Marcotte picked up his mail a couple weeks ago and found a letter address to his father, who passed away in 1983, he though there had been a mistake.

Children's acting camp organizer arrested

A high profile organizer of local youth acting camps has been arrested and charged for sexual assault and sexual exploitation of minors.

Owner suspends Extra Foods employees

Union decrying human rights abuse Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.

Briefs from the District of Squamish council meeting

Greg Gardner was sworn in Tuesday (July 11) as the newest member of council following a June 26 byelection that saw Gardner win 49 per cent of the vote. Council has been one councillor short since March 30 due to the passing of Ray Peters.

Missing hikers found safe

Two missing hikers said they weren't concerned for their safety when they were found by Squamish Search and Rescue after friends said they were missing Monday (July 10).

Former Mountain Internet owner Savage charged with fraud by BCSC

A businessman who owned Mountain Internet, the local internet service provider company, when it collapsed in 2003, is currently under investigation for several serious charges by B.C.'s and Alberta's Securities Commissions. Michael J.

Shaw TV  cancels local kids', seniors' show

Changes at Shaw TV are causing some to worry the broadcasting company is losing interest in Squamish.

Urban growth versus environmental protection

Council for the District of Squamish listened to the last of a series of debates on fish-bearing stream protection during a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday (June 4).

Squamish's new team part of 'outlaw league' says BC Hockey

BC Hockey and Hockey Canada are telling young athletes and hockey officials not to associate with "outlaw leagues" such as the newly formed World Hockey Association (WHA), which recently announced its new Squamish team, the Cougars.

1,300 more homes on downtown waterfront

Interfor sells channelside property to Westmana Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.
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