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Hardwired for What?

12 July 2022

Adventure? Or have the District of Squamish and Council been “hardwiring” for something else?

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The Ups and Downs of Van Life in Squamish

11 July 2022

Why do some people live in vans? It could be for the simplicity, freedom and minimalistic lifestyle it offers, or it could be some people’s only option to live in this rapidly growing community.

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An Open Letter To Council from Bob Brant

5 July 2022

“Squamish has a long, proud history of working together to achieve community benefits. Please, let’s continue that tradition.”

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The Curious Case of the Unattended Pool at AQUA

27 June 2022

Would a developer build a badly needed amenity for the citizens of Squamish to use? Say, for example, a pool and exercise room somewhere downtown?

In fact, one did.

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Council Commenced Planning to Replace our Public Facilities with the Wrong Premise

17 June 2022

“Is there a secret cabal conspiring against us as some council members are implying, or are we, as a community, feeling growing angst within Squamish?”

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Rental Anxiety-The Squamish Norm

13 June 2022

“Wages in town don’t match the cost of living here, so most people either work to live or work in the city,” Sarah Bulford said. “This removes that community feel and creates a sense of desperation when it comes time to move again. Housing has become a massive issue here, making it difficult to commit to jobs or build friendships and community when you may have to leave if you can’t find somewhere to live or get priced out.”

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Do We Need Neighbourhood Advisory Committees?

11 May 2022

Should neighbourhoods have a greater say in how population growth is accommodated in their area? Could this help with the concerns we are seeing in Garibladi Estates and Dentville? Here are some thoughts from Bob Brant:

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The Spirit that Built Squamish

27 April 2022

Squamish wouldn’t be the place it is today without the hard work and dedication of the volunteers that gave us our hospital, airport, recreation centre and trails.

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An Alternative to Parking Variances

21 April 2022

If fewer residential parking spaces are available, residents and visitors park elsewhere. Soon, parking for employees and customers or clients is filled up, and people stop visiting commercial areas because they cannot find parking.

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