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The most spectacular part was...

The most spectacular part was...

You might be surprised to learn which part was the most spectacular of my 5,024 km journey to Squamish. Or you might not.
Is climbing an election issue?

Is climbing an election issue?

Columnist Jeremy Blumel eplores what climbers are looking for in this municipal election
Fuelled by caffeine, candidates struggle to eat right

Fuelled by caffeine, candidates struggle to eat right

Squamish Gourmet columnist Susan Hollis talks to municipal candidates about their favourite foods.
The future is in your hands

The future is in your hands

Never doubt your ability to create the future of Squamish. Next week, by voting, you will have the chance to choose the next group of leaders who will have a lasting impact on the community you know and love, your own community, your home.
Time to sharpen our critical thinking when arguing about LNG

Time to sharpen our critical thinking when arguing about LNG

A few years ago at Wilfrid Laurier University, I taught the philosophy course “Reasoning and Argumentation.
About Town - Oct. 30

About Town - Oct. 30

Your guide for local events this week
Weighing out the candidates

Weighing out the candidates

It’s a B.C. tradition every three years when the leaves fall from the trees, they are rapidly replaced with a forest of municipal election signs.
Fortis DPs shouldn't be granted, says writer

Fortis DPs shouldn't be granted, says writer

This is a letter sent to Squamish’s mayor and council, which was copied to The Squamish Chief Please do NOT grant a building permit allowing Fortis Gas to build a compressor station in the industrial park.
How to select a candidate

How to select a candidate

When I sit down with the candidates for the upcoming election, one key question on the planning drawing board for the town of Squamish will speak to whether they have a basic understanding of economics, safety, environment and vision.
The Halloween hypocrisy

The Halloween hypocrisy

O ne of the first things parents teach their children is not to talk to strangers.