‘SEVERAL TRANSIT EXPANSIONS’ COMING IN 2026
Increased frequencies of transit routes across town and additional buses have been confirmed for 2026
INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY
ilemayconway@squamishchief.com
Atransit expansion is on the way for Squamish, four months after BC Transit announced land had been purchased for a new operations and maintenance facility in town.
At a special council meeting on April 22, BC Transit senior government relations manager, Rob Ringma, told councillors that “several transit expansions” were confirmed for 2026
“I was fortunate enough to send the District a letter last week that actually confirmed several transit expansions for the District of Squamish,” Ringma said
“This council knows these all too well, because you’ve been pitching these expansions for multiple years. [The expansions] would be to add frequency to Route 1 and 2. So that’s over 2,000 hours.
“Two medium duty buses to improve our oceanfront service and south Squamish service, which is another 2,800 hours and two light duty buses; and then also some off-peak improvements for Route 3, which is another 2,000 hours.”
While council was hoping to have the expansions up and ready by this summer, Ringma said it wouldn’t be likely to occur until 2026.
“Because it involves new vehicle procurement, we’re kind of stuck to our procurement cycles, which, unfortunately, right now are slated for January [2026],” he said “Unfortunately, not an ideal time for some of the great transit services that we want to
provide for the summer But at the end of the day, we’ve got the expansion. We’ll work with the District to make sure we implement the best service that we can for that area with the hours and the buses that we have, and then next summer, we’ll be good to go.”
Ringma said BC Transit has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the District and also has the support from the provincial government, which will match the funding for the expansion.
He also said that the expansion would put more pressure on the District’s current transit facility which is “nearing parking capacity.”
“So it really makes the work that we’re doing [with the new operations and
maintenance facility] quite relevant and quite important,” Ringma said
THE NEW FACILITY
On Jan 7, BC Transit revealed in a letter to the District that they had purchased a site for the new operations and maintenance facility.
While no date was provided at the April 22 meeting for when the new facility would be completed, BC Transit project manager Timothy Noordam did say that the site was “wonderful.”
“We found ourselves a five acre site, and we’re looking at building out with the appropriate level of maintenance space, storage administration the ability to wash buses, ideally not by hand, and some charging equipment, parking for employees and customers, and trying to keep it as green and clean as possible,” he said “This is a wonderful flat piece of land about as ideal as you could ask for. It was reviewed and purchased, finally in October of 2023, and it is now called 1090 Transit Place [it was originally 1130 Resolution Way].”
Noordam said that the facility design will be modelled after other BC Transit sites.
“We will be reviewing similar sites such as Campbell River and Cowichan Valley, as well as up in Whistler, and just take a good look at those sites and all the services they provide and how they would situate themselves well in the land area that has been provided here,” he said.
“Once that’s done, we’ll have some concept designs, and we’ll be working closely with the District of Squamish’s team here to discover what the best possible solution would be to present later, in order to give options of costing and scheduling that could drive us in
the direction that we’re looking to go
Noordam noted that one issue they are currently working with is the FortisBC pipeline construction, which is in close proximity to the site
“Something to comment here is FortisBC, as many of you are probably aware, is driving the pipeline through Squamish, and that does impact the current property,” he said.
“That is under negotiations right now between FortisBC and BC Transit, and that will be running on the south side of the property. The impact of that will be determined in the near future and will be shared once that becomes present.”
COUNCIL COMMENTS
All councillors in attendance appeared thrilled to hear of the service expansions being approved.
Both councillors, John French and Andrew Hamilton, gave the same, short but sweet comments of “Let’s make it happen!”
Mayor Armand Hurford said he was happy to hear of the expansion and hopes the District can maximize their current transit services in the meantime
“Thank you for the foreshadowing of the expansions that are coming for us. We collectively have been pushing for them for a long time, so I’m happy to hear that that’s advanced,” he said.
“Of course, we’d have liked to have had them two years ago. So the timeline of implementation is challenging, but I know that we’ll work to maximize what we can in the interim while that procurement piece runs its course.”
For more information on transit in Squamish, visit the BC Transit website.
PHOTO BY INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY Buses will eventually be more plentiful and frequent.
SQUAMISH ARTS SCENE FLOURISHES AS COMMUNITY GROWS RAPIDLY
Renowned sculptor Michael Binkley finds inspiration in stone
WILL JOHNSON News@squamishchief.com
Michael Binkley can see inside stone. This was the realization the Squamish-based artist came to four decades ago, while examining the work of Michelangelo during a European trip to discover himself in his 20s.
It was a powerful catharsis that set him off on an artistic journey to create over 11,000 sculptures, now on prominent display all over the globe.
“I wanted to be an architect, but after two years of university, I realized formal schooling was not in the cards. I was barely passing and hit burnout, and really didn’t know what to do, so I took an art history course in Florence, Italy,” Binkley said
“Instead of looking at slides in North Vancouver, I actually got to stand in cathedrals and museums and see the real thing. That was the first time I saw Michelangelo’s work David himself was very awe-inspiring, but what clicked for me was his four unfinished pieces.”
Known as “The Prisoners” or “The Slaves”, these unfinished sculptures were originally commissioned for the tomb of a pope They fascinated Binkley.
“There’s enough work done on the sculptures that you can see male figures emerging from the
white marble It looks like they’re trying to free themselves from a marble prison And I realized I could see them in my head, the same way as looking at David. I had this epiphany that I can see inside rock and came home from that experience saying ‘I’d like to try carving stone.’”
LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK
Binkley needed somewhere he could make a mess
When he went looking for a studio and gallery to support his work nearly a decade ago, his search brought him to a patch of dirt in Squamish’s Industrial Park. It was the only cost-effective place he could find where he could go about his work without interference, creating a gallery and studio off the beaten path.
“Stone sculpture can be noisy and dusty, so you can’t do it professionally in a backyard or on a kitchen table. Even on a commercial street like Cleveland, we would be kicked out within a day. The reason we’re in an industrial complex is because noise, dirt, and dust are not an issue,” he said
And even though his work has already drawn wide acclaim, he’s still working at a feverish pace while diversifying his modes of creativity Lately, he’s branched into digital art and creating 3D-printed wearable figurines of the female form His biggest sculpture, on display in China, is almost four metres (12 feet) tall, while other pieces can fit in the palm of your hand.
“I’ve done 11,000 sculptures, so I can’t remember them all. I do get a memory jog if I go on eBay or one of those European websites where there’s work for sale, and I won’t remember a particular piece, but I’ll see it’s my style and my name is on it,” he said.
a polished stone is something no other material can provide. There is an ancient, primal link between man and stone, and few viewers can resist the urge to run their hand over Binkley’s sculptures,” his website reads.
“Sculpture occupies space in our world and allows for a deeper connection through the sense of touch.”
NO SHORTAGE OF FABULOUS IDEAS
Binkley is just one example of a growing trend—artists drawn to the Sea to Sky Corridor, many of whom are embarking on innovative community projects. This year Squamish Arts received a record number of applications for their annual culture grants, something that executive director Clea Young takes as a sign of the surplus of talent in town
“This year we received a really high number of applicants for funding, possibly the highest in terms of dollar amount, and that shows there are a lot of people out there with fabulous ideas who just need some funding to get that work done,” she said
“We’re able to fund some of those ideas, but sadly not all. I wish for all of them to come to fruition.”
One of the latest developments in town is the creation of Art Gym, an establishment that offers the opportunity and the materials necessary for community members to learn about art.
“People are coming together in the community around art, which is lovely to see, and it’s really gathering traction.”
Young is thrilled to see the eclectic programming at venues like the Brackendale Art Gallery: Café & Culture Centre and Trickster’s Hideout—showcasing musical and theatrical talent At Create Makerspace, there are classes offered in pottery, metalworking and woodworking.
“Just like everything else in Squamish, the arts scene is growing with more people coming to town, and I feel like it’s an increasing demand People are looking for artistic activities they can access in their community rather than driving an hour to find those experiences,” she said
“We need to look for ways to diversify, to be able to continue to offer free programming.”
But even if people don’t get involved in any events, the city’s artistic spirit is still readily apparent. Strolling around downtown means encountering gorgeous building-sized murals, while the parks feature epic sculptures.
Collectors of his work include the City of Vancouver, the singer Jann Arden, Simon Fraser University, UBC, BC Children’s Hospital and BCIT He recently completed a 25-sculpture commission for a hotel in Singapore, he has work on display in Spain and Italy (where everything started), and he even shares his work and expertise on cruise ships.
And though he’s considering retirement, the creative energy will continue to flow
“The sensory joy one experiences from feeling
“The Squamish Mural Walk Festival is a mainstay in Squamish, and every year there are incredible new pieces, so I would say it’s a real attraction for people coming to town You can wander around and take in these murals, just let them happen upon you.”
She believes the Squamish arts scene offers enough attractions to attract people from all over
“I would encourage everyone to step off the highway instead of burning right through to Whistler and discover some of what we have to offer.”
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“Sculpture occupies space in our world and allows for a deeper connection through the sense of touch,” says Michael Binkley, seen here (left) crafting one of his pieces
SQUAMISH NATION PLAYERSCELEBRATE COMMUNAL SOLIDARITY
Nation playersand non-Nation playerscametogetheratthe recent spring tournament,uniting as a‘big, small’ family
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SquamishNationmembers celebrated communitysolidarityatthisyear’s slo-pitchsoftballspringleaguetournamentinSquamish, in whichtheytookthird place.
TheIcebreakerSlo-Pitch tournament,hosted by thenon-profitSquamish Slo-Pitch Association(SSPA), ranfromApril 25 to 27, highlightingsolidaritywitha largecommunity turnoutand a“huge victory” forthe Sḵwxwú7meshTs’a’nsut
Ts’a’nsut’screator andmanager—and Nation councillor—DeannaLewis described Icebreaker as oneofthisyear’sbesttournaments,explainingthatwhilstthe fall tournament,dubbed‘Fall Ball season’iswhen new playersare introduced,the spring league is theliteral icebreaker forthe teams, an opportunitytobondand geltogether “Wedid just that,and it wasa huge statement forour team to do so amazinglywell,”Lewis said,“Youhavetobe16and older to play in the tournament,but allwalks of life came to watch.
Everyone hadtheir babies there. It’s such agreat fun atmosphere,and it wassuchniceweather We’re actually notusedtohavingthatnice weather!”Lewis’teamand itsnameTs’a’nsut were createdthree yearsago as an expression of
theSḵwxwú7meshpeoples’ solidarity Thelogo, aSasquatch,designedbyLewis’ eldest daughter,commemoratesLewis’retired family team name,WildOnes. Thename Ts’a’nsut,loosely translated to Englishas Thunder, is aboutrepresentingpower,strength, andnobility, areference to theSḵwxwú7mesh sacred symbol of theThunderbird.
Lewiselaboratedonwhy theTs’a’nsut name is in theSḵwxwú7meshlanguage.
“Wewanttolet people say, ‘Oh, that’s really hardtosay.’ Andwe’re like,‘Yeah,but you know,how do we thinkEnglish wasfor us when we were learning English? Itwasn’tour first languageeither, andsowetry to bringupour language in almost everything we do now.’”
SSPA’s president, Warriors player,and Nation member MichaelChandleralsoemphasized thecommunalsolidarityexpressed by his “baseballfamily,” andthe spring tournament’s overall success, whichhad up to 1,000people in attendanceand 11 teamsplaying throughout.Besides Ts’a’nsutand mixed teams also from Squamish,players came from theSunshineCoast,and MountCurrie, also known as Tszil.
“Squamishhas hada lot of FirstNationand mixedteams.Myteam, TheWarriors[consists of]SquamishNation players …and non-Nation
players, andthat’swhy we saywe’re abig,small family.Weall play together,” he said “Icebreakerisgreat forour league because we don’tsee everyone in theoff-season, so it’s a good feelingtobeout in thefield,especially when alot of work hasbeenput into the tournament behind thescenes. Alot of people don’tsee what it takestoget somethinggoing.”
Chandler explainedthatthe SSPA’s tournamentsand communityhelpraise moneyfor the organization’s development.
“Our teamshavecometogetheroverdecades sincethe early90s,and we have volunteers building ourtwo fields.The demand forathird fieldisthere,we’re just trying to meet with the [DistrictofSquamish] mayorand councilto approveit. TheIcebreaker, as thefirst term of theyear, raises moneytobuild ourthird field, andwewantthe communitytoget behind us.”
TheSSPAare holdingamuchlargertournament this May, with between30and 40 teams settobeplaying.
Youcan join or startyourown softball team viathe SSPA’s website, andfollowthemon Facebook, Instagram, X, andTik Tokfor updates.
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TheTs’a’nsut team at thetournamentheldin Squamish April25to27.
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EDITORIAL
OURDESTINY?
DoesSquamishneed to be ravagedbywildfire like Jasper? It feelslikethatmight be theonlyway to get through to some people abouttheir reckless behaviour.
On July 22,2024, at 9:59 p.m.,approximately 22,000peoplein Jasper hadtoevacuatedue to approaching wildfires.
Some flames reached30to50metreshigh.
By thetimeitwas over,one-third of thetown’s buildingsweregone, includinganestimated 800 homes, accordingtothe Edmonton Journal.
The town is stillinthe earlyrebuildingphase, almost ayearlater,withinsurer-coordinated debris removalcompleted just this month, accordingtothe Insurance Bureau of Canada
Next is environmentaltesting of properties,which willbefollowedbypermits to build.
Jasperis andwas atownthatdepends on tourism.
Visitors arebeing invitedback, as thereismuchto still seeand do,but thereisalong list of things touristsmustbeaware of as they navigate anarea impactedinmanywaysbythe fire.
Canyou imaginewhatthatmeans forthe individuals,businesses andorganizations wholived and worked there? Forkidswho go to school there?
Hardfor us to fathom,but we must.
So far this wildfire season,which beganApril 1, Squamish hasseentwo wildfiresalready.
Both aresuspected to behuman-caused.
TheJasperwildfirewas caused by lightning. Thatcould happen here too, butwedrastically increase ourriskofadevastating eventbyaddingto the tallyofwildfireswithsenseless behaviour.
As of May 5, therehavebeen156 wildfiresinB.C. since April1,burning 1,496hectaresofland.
NEWLEGISLATION SPARKS CONCERN
AnotherindicationthatengagementwithFirst Nationsgroupsdidn’thappencamefromthe Ministry of Infrastructure itself,which stands to getextraordinary powers underthe bill to override municipalities,issue permitsand bypass environmental processesfor projects thepremier deemsof “provincialsignificance.”
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Ofthose,88% were human-caused.
We know that we should completely putout our campfire. We should know nowthattargetshooting in undesignated areascould causea fire,orworse.
We know theenvironment is more conduciveto wildfiresnow than when some of us were young.
ParksCanadasaysthe warmingclimate likely contributedtothe conditions that intensifiedthe 2024 Jasper wildfire
TheBCWildfire Servicesaysthese arethe top wayspeoplecause wildfiresinthe province:open burning,vehicle andengineuse,industrialactivity, fireworks,sky lanterns,outdoor flamelighting, discardingburning itemslikecigarettes, andarson.
Wecan’t preventevery mistake, butwemustdo better.
Therewas atimewhenmanyof us in Squamish likelydidn’tthink twiceabout throwing popcans into thewater whilefishing or into thetrash at home.
Now, thosethingsseemhardtobelieve.
People canchange.
Sometimesittakes more time,and sometimesit takes atragedy.
Unfortunately,wedon’t have more time.
The B.C. government is runningintoearly opposition from FirstNations partnerstoits new legislationtofast-trackbuildingprojects, indicating,despite alot of rhetoric,itmay nothave donethe proper groundwork on thebill.
TheUnion of BC Indian Chiefs raised concerns aboutBill15’spower to allowcabinet ministersto writealternative environmentalassessmentprocesses forprojectslikemines,mills,hospitals andschools,to getthemapprovedmorequickly.Critics areworried it couldmeanwatered-downenvironmental safety in the name of expediency
“Bill15raisesconcernsabout projects being fast-tracked underthe guiseof responding to Trump’s tariffs, andwateringdownthe EA [environmental assessment]process,” readthe statement.
“Additionally, UBCICisconcerned theProvinceis notupholdingits owninterim processonalignment of lawswithUNDRIP[United NationsDeclaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples],orUNDRIPitself.”
That interimapproach, craftedin2022, was supposedtospell outclearly howgovernmentwould work on “co-developing laws”using “anapproachof law-making that is thoughtful,consistent, and supports legalcommitments to affirm Indigenous rights.”
“The ministry hasbegun engagement with First Nationsonthislegislation throughnotifications and information sessions, andthose conversationswill continue,” it said in astatement
Begunconsultation?Bynotifying Indigenous leaders, thebillisalready on thefloor of thehouse? That doesn’tsound like theup-front, co-development of laws spelledout by theDeclaration on Rights of Indigenous PeoplesAct
“Given theenablingnatureofthe legislation, deeper consultation with FirstNations is plannedtohelp inform developmentofregulations,” read theministry statement.
Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma andministry officialshavetried to stress thelegislation is in compliance with DRIPAbecause of asection that says anyregulationororder made by theminister“maynot be made in relation to provisions of an enactment respecting engagement with Indigenous peoples, as definedinthe DRIPA.”
Theclauseappears to be asafeguard againsta currentorfutureministersteamrollingIndigenous leadersbycutting outthe consultation process entirely.
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PROVINCIAL VIEWS ROBSHAW
Ha7lh skwálwen cht kwis emút cht iy sts’its’áp’ cht iy kw’shétsut cht na7tkwa temíxw tl’a Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw
(We have good feelings that we live, we work and we play on the lands of the Squamish Nation)
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But later in the legislation, there’s also a section that allows the minister to craft new, shortened, environmental assessment processes, including orders “establishing timelines of an assessment” while “prescribing consensus-seeking opportunities in relation to participating Indigenous nations” and “prescribing requirements for public participation and engagement.”
That would seem to give the minister powers to cut off consultation on a project government intends to approve, and define how Indigenous nations will be allowed to participate within that shortened process.
All of that ties into a larger concern— namely, is it possible to truly achieve Indigenous consent on a project the premier has already declared as provincially significant, begun issuing permits to and is moving to approve as quickly as
possible? Or, by that point, is consultation just a fait accompli?
Add that to the list of growing questions and concerns about Bill 15
Rob Shaw has spent more than 17 years covering B.C. politics, now reporting for CHEK News and writing for Glacier Media. He is the co-author of the national bestselling book A Matter of Confidence, host of the weekly podcast Political Capital, and a regular guest on CBC Radio.
BANNING GAS IN B.C.,
BUT NOT ABROAD?
Regarding the story, Woodfibre LNG aims to add second floatel to accelerate construction, add 900 jobs [published on May 1], the assistance Ottawa & Victoria give to fast-track export LNG while ‘blackening’ the use of gas in B.C. is
LETTERS POLICY
never noted in the media. I always wonder why.
The City of Vancouver is banning ‘new builds’ to utilize gas, and permits to expand gas pipelines in B.C. have been refused.
Why would export gas be greenlit and the same product be refused to
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Celerity Craft: Squamish tech company aims to revolutionize marine travel MOST READ STORY
This week,Indigo Lemay-Conway checked out the Squamish River Watershed Society’s community salmon fry release on Saturday Find that fun video and many others on our TikTok channel @squamishchief
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THEY’VE GOT THE MOVES: Acro Squamish Dance Centre dancers celebrate winning the Final Showdown at the VIEW Dance Challenge competition held in Whistler April 24 to 27
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Day camps give children the chance to spend more time outdoors, playing sports and observing nature. This gives them a much-needed break from the
screens that often take up all their time Kids who attend day camps don’t come home with a mountain of homework and projects. Instead, they come home with an abundance of memories and stories.
There are both regular and specialized day camps available, with the latter having limited spots. However, all camps allow children to have fun and learn new things while developing their talents.
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Daisy Lake Boom Replacement Project: Notice of Submission under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act
BC Hydro has submitted a ‘No Interference’ notice under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act to the online Common Project Search registry In accordance with sections 4.1 and 9.1 of the Act, BC Hydro is planning safety boom upgrades on Daisy Lake and Shadow Lake including:
○ Replacing three wooden booms with galvanized steel booms at Daisy Lake Dam
○ Installing a new boom at Saddle Dam
Work will take place on the Daisy Lake Reservoir near Daisy Lake Dam, including the North and South Island debris booms, the Spillway Boom, and at Shadow Lake. Temporary in-stream work will occur just upstream of Daisy Lake Dam.
Project timeline
○ Start: On or around June 8, 2025
○ End: July 31, 2025
What to expect
○ Boating restrictions will be in effect near the dam for safety.
○ Equipment will include excavators, trucks, loaders, and service vehicles
○ Natural areas outside work zones will be protected
○ No impacts to local roads or trails are expected.
To ensure safety of yourself and others, please follow all posted signage
For more information, please visit the Common Project Search registry at cps.canada.ca
Registry number: 12892
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