A debrief of the tax agreement discussion between Woodfibre LNG and the District of Squamish.

Citing experience over empty promises, John French has officially entered the race for a third term on the District of Squamish council.

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District of Squamish - Hardwired for Adventure

Here's the list of all the council members in Squamish history.This full list follows an initial blog post listing the council members from 1987 to 2022.The sources I used to compile this historical list included the District of Squamish website, Squamish library digital newspaper archives from the Advance, Squamish Review, The Times, The Chief, CivicInfo BC and former mayor Corinne Lonsdale (the best of all my resources with her collection of documents and her sharp memory with valuable context

Local leaders throw their support behind the push to examine why drivers in the Sea to Sky Corridor are paying a premium at the pump.

One of the candidates seeking the leadership of the BC Conservative Party has described me as an NDP “land back” activist.According to BC Con leadership candidate Caroline Elliott, I’ve inherited guil...

The District of Squamish is reviewing how co-living housing is defined and regulated in the Zoning Bylaw.

More than 145 lower-income households redeemed about $63,000 in nutrition coupons at the Squamish Farmers’ Market in 2025, councillors heard March 3—figures that helped prompt a push to protect the program’s future.

This column was originally written for the Squamish Reporter. This version updates that first publication.***UPDATE - My mom recently had a colonoscopy at Squamish General Hospital. Much ado about not...

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It’s a call for governments to face their obligations to Indigenous Peoples, but owners outside the case won’t suddenly lose their deeds.

Despite political differences, community leaders in the Squamish-Lillooet region show that empathy still has a place in public service.

This column was originally written for the Squamish Reporter. This version updates that first publication.Difficult conversations have become comfortable for me.Politics, religion, death, gender, sex ...

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“Beep, beep - beep, beep, ya!” -Lennon & McCartneyThere’s a solid reason for me supporting improved transit service, bike lanes and safer pedestrian infrastructure. I think this particular reason gets...

The District of Squamish 10-Year Financial Plan is available for public review. Community feedback is invited!

Podcast Episode · The Whistler Podcast · 2025-10-02 · 47m

The District of Squamish has approved temporary use permits for two floating worker accommodations tied to the long-debated Woodfibre LNG project, marking a potential turning point in a saga that has ...