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Visitors never want to leave Squamish

Visitors never want to leave Squamish

I’ve only been here six months, but it’s now home. When friends visit, I love to show off the sights of Squamish. And they’re always in awe. Even to those who already live amidst stunning B.C.
Let’s be proactive about housing

Let’s be proactive about housing

Housing is a fundamental component of a healthy community, and it is important for a municipal government in a growing community to take leadership to ensure the housing supply will meet the needs of citizens.
Will council receive hot tips about saving money?

Will council receive hot tips about saving money?

Significant tax increase seems likely as district budget process wraps up
Letter: Accidents happen. Is Woodfibre LNG worth the risk?

Letter: Accidents happen. Is Woodfibre LNG worth the risk?

The environmental tragedies of the past two weeks have made one thing clear: accidents happen.
Letter: Exporting gas does not reduce pollution

Letter: Exporting gas does not reduce pollution

Any concern about the permit denial to Fortis Gas while meeting all requirements is just a noise about nothing because all will be decided by provincial government in the end, and anyone else’s opinion does not count.
Letter: 'Idiot' cyclists lucky to be alive

Letter: 'Idiot' cyclists lucky to be alive

A funny thing happened to me on my way to the store a couple of weeks ago. As I came to a halt at the intersection of Breamar and Skyline (a three-way stop), I came to a full stop and looked to the left before proceeding to make a left onto Skyline.
A rotten smell in Squamish

A rotten smell in Squamish

In Hamlet, Act. 1, Scene 4, Marcellus announces “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” That classic line has no geographic or temporal boundaries.
Are you and your children glued to screens?

Are you and your children glued to screens?

Screen-Free Week, May 4-10, gives families the chance to explore a new reality
A+ for new school programs in Squamish

A+ for new school programs in Squamish

Let’s take a break from the recent fire and rockslide and talk about education. My friend has three preteen sons who have never gone to school.
Disaster information is critical

Disaster information is critical

When disaster strikes, people need information – quickly. Hours and even minutes matter when the sky is filling with black smoke and there seems to be a chemical smell in the air.