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Squamish's new reality

Squamish's new reality

Squamish: A boomtown since 2006? That’s not something you would hear when the talk is about Woodfibre LNG. Their storyline is that by going back to the past; we will find the good life of the future.
Logging thoughts, concerns

Logging thoughts, concerns

Re. the debate over proposed logging in Olesen Creek is confused (“Logging project threatens tourism, says resident,” Squamish Chief, July 17). We live in a town that actively celebrates logging as part of its heritage, economy, and identity.
Let's keep it real, folks

Let's keep it real, folks

Like children in a schoolyard, we are quick to jump on failings. Failings are easy. They’re like a big win in the Stanley Cup final — they have the ability to link neighbour with neighbour, giving people from different walks something to talk about.
Mitigating the risk

Mitigating the risk

It’s difficult to say whether the Squamish Nation or anyone else will ever be allowed to develop housing in the area around Government, Depot and Ross Roads, a.k.a. the Cheekye Fan.
For the love of Tesla S

For the love of Tesla S

Seeking Adventure columnist John French takes a test drive in a Tesla S
Picnic toasts railway pioneers

Picnic toasts railway pioneers

About Town columnist Maureen Gilmour takes a look at all the events in town
There’s nothing finer

There’s nothing finer

It's tea time
Why Squamish needs a climbing gym

Why Squamish needs a climbing gym

Squamish Rocks columnist Jeremy Blumel delves into the climbing gym topic
Try to get along

Try to get along

A re the good citizens of this valley becoming a tad testier, just a little pushier, and considerably less socially accommodating than a decade ago? More people are barking at each other about unleashed dogs and unwelcome deposits left by pooches.
Woodfibre will be triumph for B.C. government

Woodfibre will be triumph for B.C. government

Facility needed to tackle increasing infrastructure costs
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