http://www.squamishchief.com Squamish News , Squamish Events , Squamish Directories. http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100907/SQUAMISH0101/309079997/1043/squamish0101/government-road-construction-project-expands The sewer line improvement project that has shut down a portion of the main thoroughfare of Government Road is still scheduled for completion in October, despite the need for additional work in the wake of damage caused to a deteriorating water main. Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100907/SQUAMISH0101/309079997/1043/squamish0101/government-road-construction-project-expands http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100906/SQUAMISH0101/309069997/1043/squamish0101/live-at-squamish-rocks-concertgoers The Decemberists couldn't have chosen a better song to cap off the Live at Squamish event on Sunday (Sept. 5).The folk rock band concluded the festival with a new song, which was titled %26#8220;June Hymn%26#8221;. Ben Lypka blypka@squamishchief.com Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100906/SQUAMISH0101/309069997/1043/squamish0101/live-at-squamish-rocks-concertgoers http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100904/SQUAMISH0101/309049997/1043/squamish0101/mental-health-and-addictions-shelter-closes After more than 17 years sheltering locals with mental health and addiction challenges, Iris Place is closing its doors permanently in October, leaving employees worried potential clients have nowhere to go.'Now if [an addictions or mental health Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100904/SQUAMISH0101/309049997/1043/squamish0101/mental-health-and-addictions-shelter-closes http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039948/1043/squamish0101/ready-for-a-shanghai-greeting Visas in hand, business etiquette in mind and an itinerary that leaves little room for more than four hours sleep per night ' Mayor Greg Gardner and planning director Cameron Chalmers are ready to help Squamish make its mark at the Shanghai 2010... Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039948/1043/squamish0101/ready-for-a-shanghai-greeting http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039952/1043/squamish0101/sexual-assault-suspect-arrested A seven-month long investigation has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Squamish man suspected in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old hitchhiker. Submitted Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039952/1043/squamish0101/sexual-assault-suspect-arrested http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039954/1043/squamish0101/quest-dominates-university-rankings Quest University has joined the top ranked post-secondary institutions in the country ' at least according to the 2009 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039954/1043/squamish0101/quest-dominates-university-rankings http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039974/1043/squamish0101/bia-announces-live-at-squamish-shuttle Downtown businesses are doing everything they can to reap the benefits of 6,000 plus festival goers who will be descending on Squamish this weekend for the much-anticipated Live at Squamish music festival.Once such initiative is providing Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039974/1043/squamish0101/bia-announces-live-at-squamish-shuttle http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039977/1043/squamish0101/religion-isn-t-basis-of-middle-east-conflict-author Graham Fuller admits the title of his latest book and the thesis he puts forward in it is both 'intriguing and provocative.' Jennifer Miller jmiller@whistlerquestion.com Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039977/1043/squamish0101/religion-isn-t-basis-of-middle-east-conflict-author http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039979/1043/squamish0101/mental-health-and-addictions-shelter-closes After more than 17 years sheltering locals with mental health and addiction challenges, Iris Place is closing its doors permanently in October, leaving employees worried potential clients have nowhere to go.'Now if [an addictions or mental health Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100903/SQUAMISH0101/309039979/1043/squamish0101/mental-health-and-addictions-shelter-closes http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100902/SQUAMISH0101/309029997/1043/squamish0101/district-removes-8216-unsightly-propertys-greenery A property owner who Squamish bylaw officers deemed in contravention of the town's unsightly premises regulations was shocked to return home last week to find every piece of greenery removed from his corner lot. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100902/SQUAMISH0101/309029997/1043/squamish0101/district-removes-8216-unsightly-propertys-greenery http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100902/SQUAMISH0101/309029998/1043/squamish0101/fundraiser-fulfills-would-be-life-goal A young woman's wish will be fulfilled despite her death thanks to family and friend, and hopefully a few generous locals.Jordan Neumann's loved ones are holding a fundraiser to collect the last remaining funds needed to build a sports centre in a Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100902/SQUAMISH0101/309029998/1043/squamish0101/fundraiser-fulfills-would-be-life-goal http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100831/SQUAMISH0101/308319996/1043/squamish0101/50-foot-gorilla-returns Sea to Sky Ford dealership general manager Enzo Milia had written him off for good, but this week his 50-foot tall gorilla, which went missing more than two years ago, returned. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100831/SQUAMISH0101/308319996/1043/squamish0101/50-foot-gorilla-returns http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100830/SQUAMISH0101/308309997/1043/squamish0101/search-for-missing-hiker-suspended-after-12-days The official search for missing 35-year-old hiker Tyler Wright has ended without success, but the family's search continues. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100830/SQUAMISH0101/308309997/1043/squamish0101/search-for-missing-hiker-suspended-after-12-days http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279998/1043/squamish0101/squamish-losing-water-in-86-per-cent-of-infrastructure Squamish is slowly losing untold quantities of water each year due to leaking underground infrastructure. Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279998/1043/squamish0101/squamish-losing-water-in-86-per-cent-of-infrastructure http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279947/1043/squamish0101/sea-to-sky-trail-expenditure-deadline-looms Time is running out for the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) to spend more than $200,000 in federal stimulus funding through the Trans Canada Trail Foundation.The federal government granted the SLRD the infrastructure funding last year to Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279947/1043/squamish0101/sea-to-sky-trail-expenditure-deadline-looms http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279949/1043/squamish0101/what-it-takes-to-be-a-hero No matter the season, the time of day, the weather conditions or the dangerous situation ' Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers are always ready to jump in wherever needed. Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279949/1043/squamish0101/what-it-takes-to-be-a-hero http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279954/1043/squamish0101/teens-charged-with-assault-with-weapons Story: Submitted Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279954/1043/squamish0101/teens-charged-with-assault-with-weapons http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279966/1043/squamish0101/clock-is-ticking-to-good-times The countdown is on for Live at Squamish and on Friday (Aug. 20), Squamish Mayor Greg Gardner joined organizers and the musical festival mascot ' Square ' on a promotional tour through town. Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279966/1043/squamish0101/clock-is-ticking-to-good-times http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279972/1043/squamish0101/enviro-groups-lobby-against-mill-sale Some of the world's biggest environmental protection groups are urging Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership to reconsider its sale of Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) to a corporate family with a track record of environmental degradation. Brent Richter Sunshine Coast Reporter Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100827/SQUAMISH0101/308279972/1043/squamish0101/enviro-groups-lobby-against-mill-sale http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100825/SQUAMISH0101/308259988/1043/squamish0101/nature-lovers-can-enjoy-up-close-and-personal-salmon-experience Nature lovers and kids eager to get up close and personal with spawning salmon can now simply take a stroll down a popular local trail for face-to-face interaction.On Friday (Aug. 20), a new viewing platform was installed inches above one of the Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100825/SQUAMISH0101/308259988/1043/squamish0101/nature-lovers-can-enjoy-up-close-and-personal-salmon-experience http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100825/SQUAMISH0101/100829994/1043/squamish0101/searchers-of-missing-hiker-discover-slide-path A search for missing hiker Tyler Wright has revealed a 15-metre slide path down a rock face believed to be evidence of the 35-year-old Vancouver resident's failed efforts to climb out of a Bull Canyon creek bed. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:13:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100825/SQUAMISH0101/100829994/1043/squamish0101/searchers-of-missing-hiker-discover-slide-path http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100824/SQUAMISH0101/100829996/1043/squamish0101/expert-trackers-join-search-for-missing-hiker Four specially trained trackers have joined rescuers in their search for 35-year-old Vancouver resident Tyler Wright as footprints were spotted along the rugged, 50-kilometre Boise Trail this week. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:02:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100824/SQUAMISH0101/100829996/1043/squamish0101/expert-trackers-join-search-for-missing-hiker http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100824/SQUAMISH0101/308249999/1043/squamish0101/ignatieff-rubs-shoulders-with-locals Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff%26#8217;s Liberal Express stop in Squamish had the 100-plus crowd uttering %26#8220;shame to the Conservatives%26#8221; while cheering for the %26#8220;alternative%26#8221; party, the Liberals. Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100824/SQUAMISH0101/308249999/1043/squamish0101/ignatieff-rubs-shoulders-with-locals http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100823/SQUAMISH0101/308239996/1043/squamish0101/just-another-bike-race-an-exceptional-event It may have been titled Just Another Bike Race, but for the competitors who took to the road and trails around Quest University on Saturday (Aug. 21), it was an exceptional event.A total of 147 riders weaved their way in and around the hills of Ben Lypka blypka@squamishchief.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100823/SQUAMISH0101/308239996/1043/squamish0101/just-another-bike-race-an-exceptional-event http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100821/SQUAMISH0101/308219997/1043/squamish0101/michael-ignatieff-returns-to-squamish Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff returns to Squamish with a visit to the Adventure Centre Sunday morning (Aug. 22) as part of his two-month 'Liberal Express' tour of every province and territory in Canada.Ignatieff last visited the town's Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100821/SQUAMISH0101/308219997/1043/squamish0101/michael-ignatieff-returns-to-squamish http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209941/1043/squamish0101/no-sign-of-missing-hiker-as-rescuers-cover-entire-boise-trail Search and Rescue crews have now covered the entire length of the Boise Creek Trail, where missing hiker Tyler Wright was last seen, with no sign of him.It's been 10 days since the 35-year-old Vancouver resident took off for a 50-kilometre hike Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:03:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209941/1043/squamish0101/no-sign-of-missing-hiker-as-rescuers-cover-entire-boise-trail http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209948/1043/squamish0101/riders-grab-their-tools-and-hit-the-trails Avid Toonie racing mountain bikers take note: get your required four hours of trail maintenance this weekend or risk voiding your overall standings.This Sunday (Aug. 22) is the last Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA) trail building day, Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209948/1043/squamish0101/riders-grab-their-tools-and-hit-the-trails http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209950/1043/squamish0101/grenade-found-in-garbage-truck On Friday (Aug. 13) at 10:17 a.m., a waste management worker in Lions Bay was emptying trash and located a grenade that appeared intact in the garbage truck. The area was secured, and a military bomb disposal unit was brought in from Victoria. The Submitted Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209950/1043/squamish0101/grenade-found-in-garbage-truck http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209959/1043/squamish0101/hst-battle-not-over-for-sea-to-sky-residents As the battle over the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) goes through the courts, local opponents are not sitting idly by, but calling on the next step in the campaign ' a recall of provincial politicians. Meagan Robertson mrobertson@squamishchief.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209959/1043/squamish0101/hst-battle-not-over-for-sea-to-sky-residents http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209968/1043/squamish0101/blaze-battled-at-britannia-beach A wildfire ignited just north of Britannia Beach Wednesday (Aug. 18), sending fire crews scrambling.The fire was reported to the Coastal Fire Centre at 11 a.m. Wednesday. By 11:15 a.m., two fire trucks from Britannia Beach's fire hall, an initial Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209968/1043/squamish0101/blaze-battled-at-britannia-beach