Local News

The Squamish Chief picked up a prestigious award Monday (March 12) when the Canadian Community Newspaper Association (CCNA) named the publication "best all-round community newspaper in Canada" in its circulation category.

Representatives of the numerous agencies involved in responding to an environmental calamity in the estuary last August want the public to prepare questions for an upcoming open house.

Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon said this week that new recommendations for TransLink to incorporate Sea to Sky communities will only come into effect if corridor municipalities want to be included in TransLink.

Statistics Canada released the results of its 2006 census on Tuesday, with the results of last year's head count surprising many members of the community.

Three Squamish-based organizations are sharing a $25,000 federal grant to run a drop-in for senior-aged women who speak English.

Cathryn Atkinson [email protected] The provincial government is considering allowing residential development on 40 acres of Crown land long used as the site for Brackendale Farmers' annual Fall Fair, and residents are fuming.

In an accommodation grab that runs the length of the Sea to Sky region, Vancouver's Olympic Committee (VANOC) is booking schools, recreational centres and even Quest University to house "high-end race officials" for the 2010 Games.

Ray Wangen rwangen@squamishchief.

The Oceanfront talks started anew this week, and all sectors of the community - from residents to property owners to developers - may soon get a chance to air thoughts.

Wild at Art committee organizers, volunteers, performers and audiences are still buzzing after a tremendous 10 days of song, music, dance, art and even a fashion show.