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Restored teachers costing almost $400K more than estimated

Restored teachers costing almost $400K more than estimated

The Sea to Sky School District has requested more funds from the province
Dirt bikes stolen from home on Magnolia

Dirt bikes stolen from home on Magnolia

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate two dirt bikes that were stolen from a home on Magnolia Crescent, in Valleycliffe, on Friday.
Squamish and Whistler to have more voting power on SLRD

Squamish and Whistler to have more voting power on SLRD

Communities get an extra vote in some cases, Whistler gets extra director
AdventureSmart knows what you need to tackle wild B.C.

AdventureSmart knows what you need to tackle wild B.C.

Success for North Vancouver's Sandra Riches would mean putting search and rescue teams out of business
COLUMN: It’s not too late for local news

COLUMN: It’s not too late for local news

A s I write this, I’ve learned Canadian newspapers have been kicked in the face and curbstomped. I’m talking about the announcement that media giants Postmedia and Torstar have traded ownership of 43 papers, if you count the weekend editions.
UPDATED: Dispensary robbed at gunpoint

UPDATED: Dispensary robbed at gunpoint

Changes in place at the 99 North dispensary to prevent future thefts, says owner
VIDEO: Trumpeter swans visiting Squamish Estuary

VIDEO: Trumpeter swans visiting Squamish Estuary

Local birder Chris Dale recently shot this video of some tumpeter swans. The elegant birds are currently passing south through Squamish right now and a few spend some time in the estuary, refueling, Dale told The Chief.
News briefs

News briefs

Squamish 50 sells out quick. Quest named 10th prettiest.
Police briefs

Police briefs

Break and enters. Collisions. Theft of bike under $5,000. Assault. Thefts of licence plates.
Squamish is in dire need of a new boat launch, says boater

Squamish is in dire need of a new boat launch, says boater

Current ramp is on private land and is in need of repair