Newly elected officials began their term on Oct. 2
ABBY LUCIANO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
allots have been counted for the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) general election, with new and incumbent councillors picked for the upcoming term
On Sept 28, Nation members elected 15 councillors, one chairperson and one band manager to hold office for the next four years. The new team is double the size of the previous council, which had seven councillors and one chairperson.
Former councillor Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams)
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has been elected council chairperson by acclamation as he was the only one who ran for the position This now marks his fourth term in office
“We are a dynamic Nation with a bright future, and I am extremely excited and energized about the new term ahead,” Williams said in a news release. “Thank you to all the candidates who ran in this election I look forward to working with our new band manager and council as we collectively create new pathways and opportunities for our Nation.”
The chairperson leads the council, co-ordinates its activities and internal processes, and advocates with other governments.
Williams replaces previous chairperson Khelsilem, who did not run in this election.
Squamish Nation councillors Shayla Jacobs and Syexwaliya (Ann Whonnock) were re-elected, while 13 new general councillors were elected for council. The new councillors are Alroy (Bucky) Baker, Anthony Joseph, Sandy Lafontaine (Douglas), Amanda Williams, Jody Broomfield, Faye Halls, Kalkalilh (Deanna Lewis), Jonah Trevon Chase Gonzales, Yul Baker, Jonny Williams, Bertha Joseph, Matthew Houghton and Sxwchálten (Kevin Rivers)
Bianca Cameron (Joseph) was disqualified due to a new electoral law, which limits council positions to one immediate family member. Her sister, Lafontaine, received more votes and was elected.
According to the Nation, unofficial vote count shows that 1,317 Squamish people voted in this election between Sept. 15 and 28, representing 41 % of eligible voters. This marks a new record as the highest voter turnout for a general election, according to the Nation. The previous council was elected Sept 26, 2021
Thirty-two people ran for 16 councillor positions. Two candidates ran for band manager, where Tsunaxen Willie was elected.
The large council and new chairperson are part of changes made by the Nation earlier this year to amend the Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law, increasing the number of councillors and chairperson from the previous eight to 16.
The number 16 is intentional, reflecting to when “16 Squamish families decided they would be stronger together and amalgam-
ated in 1923,” the press release said Specific seats for the North Shore, Squamish Valley and outside the region were also removed, as the Nation shifted to electing general councillors.
The new council, chairperson and band manager started their four-year term Oct. 2, after a swearing-in ceremony.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative
PHOTO BY NICK LABA / NORTH SHORE NEWS
Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) has been acclaimed as council chairperson following elections held Sept 28
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NEWS BRIEFS
POLMAN TRIAL DATE SET
The Squamish woman charged with terrorism offences is scheduled to go on trial in B.C. Supreme Court beginning Nov. 16, 2026
During a Vancouver hearing before Justice Catherine Murray on Sept 25, Kimberly Gwen Polman, 52, elected for trial by a judge and jury The trial is scheduled to run through Dec. 11, 2026
Murray also scheduled seven weeks for a pretrial hearing, beginning March 2, 2026, and continuing intermittently until September.
RCMP officers from the Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team arrested Polman in July 2024. Polman was accused of travelling to Syria and becoming involved in ISIS, the so-called Islamic State terrorist group. In 2022, she was repatriated to Canada after a campaign by Human Rights Watch that said she was a detainee suffering multiple illnesses
SPORTS BRIEF
CAPU BLUES VARSITY TEAMS RETURN
They’re getting good use out of it.
Last year was the first time that the newly refurbished turf field at CapU’s Squamish campus was used to host the women’s championships, and this year it will be used again as the CapU Blues travel up from North Vancouver.
“We wanted to give our student athletes and the Squamish campus and the community of Squamish a chance to host a couple of games,” said Brent Mutis of CapU
“So it’s back-to-back weekends that we’re going to be up there playing soccer.”
OUT ON STRIKE
This last week saw escalating job action by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2269
The union represents 250 municipal workers at the District of Squamish
In late July, the union announced its members voted 100% in favour of strike action, after talks for a new collective agreement with the District broke down.
At the time, the parties were unable to agree on wage increases and scheduling.
This “vote demonstrates that our members are deeply concerned about the lack of progress at the bargaining table and the unwillingness of the District of Squamish to address important issues affecting its frontline workers,” said CUPE 2269 president Celeste Bickford in a news release about the vote at the time
Negotiations began in October of 2024 The contract expired on Dec. 31, 2024
The first game will be on Saturday, Oct. 18 and will be a home game against Vancouver Island University, with the women’s game at 1 p.m. and the men’s to follow
That will be followed up the next weekend on Oct. 25 and 26 by the PACWEST Provincial Championship playoff tournament, with soccer taking place at the turf field.
The women’s soccer games each day will be 12 p.m. kickoffs with the men’s games to follow at 3 p.m.
Currently, the men’s team is in the running to compete in the conference, while the women’s isn’t, though it is sure to be exciting play on the Squamish “home” turf nonetheless
Rotating job action began on Oct. 2, with workers off the job at different departments each day.
So far (as of press deadline), non-unionized workers at the District have been able to maintain most services
Essential services, like police response and water, sewer services, etc, will continue regardless of any future union job actions.
The union says the rotating job action is phase one of its plan.
Wages are a key sticking point, both sides say.
“District workers provide the critical public services our community counts on,” said CUPE 2269 president Celeste Bickford, in a news release. “But the cost of everyday basics has continued to rise, and workers need wages that keep pace with the real cost of everyday life.”
Bickford added that another key issue is recruitment and retention, and notes that competitive pay is essential to ensuring residents, businesses, and visitors can rely on
high-quality services
For its part, the District said that it had proposed a 3.5% increase in 2025 and a 3% increase in 2026
“The District maintains that the package offered to the Union is fair and works to address affordability and work/life balance concerns that employees have raised, while ensuring the District remains responsible to taxpayers given the substantial tax and utility fee pressures anticipated in the coming years,” the municipality said in a news release.
Bickford said members strongly disagree with the District’s characterization of its offer as being fair.
“Our members have clearly rejected the District’s last offer, and the strong strike mandate reflects workers’ concerns about the lack of progress at the bargaining table, and the District’s unwillingness to put forward a contract that meets their workers’ needs,” said Bickford
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WHYSHOULDLOCALSCAREWHATHAPPENEDATUBCM2025?
From advocatingfor increasedlibrary fundingtodiscussingregionaltransportationfixes,DistrictCoun. JennaStoner shareskey takeaways from this year’s UBCM convention with TheSquamishChief
JENNIFER THUNCHER
jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca
Ona recent rainyafternoon,District Coun.Jenna Stoner sips herfrothy Zephyr bevvyatthe BrackendaleArt Gallery: Café &Culture Centre as shereflects on theUnion of BC Municipalities(UBCM) convention held in Victoriaatthe endof September.
Shecurrently serves on theorganization’s executive as itsnewly acclaimedfirst vice-president.
UBCM,which wasformedin 1905, representsthe interestsofits member local governments
Theadvocacyand networking that take placeduringthe convention canhaveareal impactonmembercommunities
TheSquamish Chiefsat down with Stoner fora wide-ranging interviewabout what happened at theconvention, what it could mean forSquamish,and if sheisconsidering arun formayor
Q: Foralot of people,it’shardtoengage with UBCM,Ithink,because it seems very high level, andthere’s the perception it doesn’thavea lotofteeth. Can youspeak to what it meansto you? A: I’ve satatthe executivetable goingintomy fourthyearnow.
Forme, UBCM playsa really critical role for afew reasons. Oneisasaconnectorand convener of localgovernments andelected officials.
When youget electedtolocal government, it’s areallyweird spacethatoften most people aren’t prepared for.
And UBCM serves mostly throughits annualconvention, butalsothrough webinars that we putonthroughoutthe year as aplatformtohelpeducate and connect locallyelected officialstothe informationthattheyneedtobe able to do
theirjobs.
So that,tome, is abig part of the convention—there arefivedaysof information sessionswhere people getto learnabout things that aretop of mind in their communities
Thesecond pieceisadvocacy. We represent allthe localgovernments,both municipalities andregionaldistricts,from all cornersofthisprovince, andweact as thevoice,aswellasthe trustedpartner to government forthatvoice of local government.Sooften,ifthe province is
lookingtoget localgovernmentinput on something, they will go to theUBCMfirst to understand howbesttomovethat forward.
There’salsothe informationsharing—the creative solutionsthatlocal governments come up with to be able to then share those.
We hadareallyamazing panelatUBCM thisyearthatincludedKrystle tenBrink, executivedirectorofSquamish CAN, SarahMcJannet, plannerfromthe District of Squamish,and Claire Dewar,
Squamish-LillooetRegional District planner. They were talkingabout local food systemsand theamazing work that Squamish CANand theSquamishfood policy hasdoneingrowingthe school farm into anet revenue-generating operation withclose ties to School District 48 andthe MealsonWheelsprogram.Soitwas really amazingtobeabletoshowcasesomeof that work that’s beinghomegrown in the SeatoSky.
Q: Squamish’s resolutionsincludeda lot around creating housing,suchas wantingUBCMtoask that theprovince streamlineaccesstopubliclandfor housing, looseningrestrictive covenants to make wayfor smallmulti-unit housing, interimdikingupdates,and requesting financialsupport for industrial land planning.There wasone aboutlibraries that wastaken up by the UBCM executive. Canyou speaktoit?
A: Theask in theresolutionthatwecontinue to go to theprovincewithfromlocal governmentsistoincreasecorefunding from $14million to $30million
We feel like that isn’tabig ask. It’s an importantask,though, becausethatcore fundingisreallywhatallowslibraries to providemorestablehours andthe core services.
To me,itisjustsucha no-brainer.Libraries runonasharedfunding model. They are predominantlyfundedbylocal governments, butthe province hasalways provided some core fundingtothe 71 public librarysystems across theprovince. That fundinghas been frozen since 2009—16years ago—at $14million at whichpoint,itwas cutby20% andthen hasbeenfrozensince
We know theuse of ourlibraries has increasedsignificantly.Inflation has increasedsignificantly sincethen, andour librariesare showingupinnew and
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innovative ways for our communities. They are such core hubs for everything from cooling centres and warming centres to allowing people to access services, to helping with some of the homeless issues that we are seeing on our streets, to providing workspaces for small businesses and entrepreneurs, with the little pods that they provide.
Q: At UBCM, you can also meet with provincial leaders. Did you happen to meet with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit?
A: We met with four different ministers or parliamentary secretaries on key issues that we wanted to bring forward. All of our meetings were productive.
I think it’s important to recognize the financial reality that the province is working under. They’re looking at a projected $11.6 billion deficit. Everybody made sure that we were all very clear about that.
we hear from residents a lot, adding left-hand turn lanes onto the highway out of certain parts of our community, just to help the flow of traffic. And those are the things that the ministry is currently looking for.
The other key focuses for the District of Squamish in those meetings included industrial lands and making sure we’re doing appropriate planning for employment spaces in our community. And we met with Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon on that We also advocated for continued access to primary care services and supports, particularly through the Open Door Health Program that is being operated at Under One Roof, and increased, or at least ongoing funding for the Squamish Overdose Prevention Site. We met with parliamentary secretary for mental health and addictions on that, which was a productive conversation as well We also met with Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle to continue our advocacy around the expansion of the HEART and HEARTH program, which we know is been one of the most successful programs the province has put out in terms of wraparound services for communities dealing with challenging homelessness and shelter populations, and we would really like to be included on that list.
for parental leave rights for locally elected officials, which is eight years of my own personal advocacy, with a huge amount of support from my colleagues. I am really hopeful that we might be able to make some change on that [Currently, unlike the Employment Standards Act, the charter does not guarantee maternity and parental leave for local government elected officials following the birth or adoption of a child. Stoner had to have the votes of her colleagues on council to take leave when she had her two children.]
Q: Going back to the resolutions, in looking at how many from various parts of the province are similar, such as issues of street disorder, it makes you realize Squamish isn’t alone in its challenges, right?
A: We are still one of the fastest-growing communities.
When I share some of our rates of growth, like I talked about when I moved here in 2014, and the population was 16,000, and now we’ve nearly doubled. Sharing that statistic with folks across the province, their jaws dropped.
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governments—direct transfers to local governments—for the last few years, and we will continue to beat that drum.
Q: From UBCM 2024 to this year’s convention, the focus of the province and the federal government, it has been “elbows up” and this feeling that there’s this massive threat from the U.S. that usurps so many other things. Was that palpable at UBCM?
A: Hugely so
Last year, the big announcement just before UBCM was around the housing bills, which were extremely challenging, and kind of upended the way that we do our work as local governments. We really didn’t hear very much about housing in that way at UBCM this year.
What we did hear about was the provincial deficit work to try and re-shift and rejig our economy, and very much that elbows-up approach
That being said, I was not in the meeting, but there was a meeting with the premier on regional transportation and representation from all of the communities and First Nations in the corridor With Ministry of Transportation, we also aimed for things that were not necessarily high dollar value, so simple things that we think can be changed along Highway 99, like changing the timing of lights, which
Also, we continued our ongoing push around changing the Community Charter
We are special in that way, for better or for worse But it is really nice to know that, from say, an infrastructure deficit perspective, we certainly are not alone. It has been our collective call to the province to increase core funding for infrastructure to local
And a lot of what I heard the premier say, “nice to haves,” which I would argue are actually really critical to have, are on pause or on review through the budget cycle until they can find different revenue sources. And so yeah, the tone around potential austerity budgets was very real I just continue to urge the province to keep their partners at the table, to have those discussions around the implications for our communities.
COWICHAN TITLE RULING SPARKS DEBATE BUT CALMS FEARS AT UBCM PANEL
The longest trial in Canadian history has resulted in a groundbreaking legal victory for four First Nations—but what does it mean for cities like Richmond and Squamish?
sense that it comes before that legislation.”
JENNIFER THUNCHER
jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca
For those worried that Justice Barbara Young’s Supreme Court decision involving the Cowichan Tribes might endanger individual property rights, a panel of lawyers at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in late September offered some reassurances.
On Sept. 25, lead lawyer for the Cowichan Nation, David Rosenberg, gave a presentation to local government officials, alongside a panel of other lawyers, on the decision
The two-hour talk was moderated by Squamish District Coun Jenna Stoner, who was acclaimed as first vice-president of UBCM at last week’s convention
WHAT WAS THE DECISION?
In a nutshell, the Cowichan Alliance Cowichan Tribes, Stz’uminus First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, and Halalt First Nation—sought declarations of Aboriginal title over property on Richmond’s Lulu Island The claim was for more than 1,800 acres and included some underwater lands in the Fraser River, and an Aboriginal right to fish for food on the south arm of the Fraser River
The Cowichan claim the property was an ancient village.
The federal and provincial governments, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA), the City of Richmond, the Musqueam Indian Band, and the Tsawwassen First Nation opposed the claim.
The judge ruled in the alliance’s favour on Aug. 7 that the Cowichan Alliance had Aboriginal title over 800 acres as well as fishing rights, that the fee simple is “defective and invalid” and that B.C. and Canada owe a duty to the Cowichan to negotiate “in good faith.”
Rosenberg said the Cowichan case was the longest trial in Canadian history, at 513 days, and the decision runs close to 1,000 pages.
All those taking part in the UBCM panel agreed it was a hugely important case.
HISTORY
The August decision in the Supreme Court of B.C has led to concerns among some about what this decision could mean for other municipalities, like Squamish, and regional Nations, such as the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
Though it should be stressed the Squamish Nation was not a party to the litigation.
Shortly after the decision, the Nation said in a post to its members on its website that it would take time for its legal team to “thoroughly review and determine whether there are any potential implications concerning rights and title for other First Nations, including the Squamish Nation.”
Rosenberg said that there was no damage claim brought in the case by the Cowichan Nation, and there was no claim brought against private property holders.
In terms of history, Rosenberg relayed that when European explorers first came to the south arm of the Fraser River, which was designated as the Cowichan River on maps at the time, they came upon a village that was comprised of 108 longhouses along the shore of the river, where the Cowichan Nation congregated each year in the summertime
“To put it simply, the land was sold out from under them to land speculators,” he said
“One scandalous piece of our history in British Columbia is the first chief commissioner of lands and works, Col. Richard Moody, whose job it was to protect those lands for the purpose of creating reserves. He surreptitiously bought some of those lands himself, through a land agent, and he left the country.”
Eventually, a portion of these lands came into possession of the City of Richmond through tax forfeitures The foreign landowners and speculators who owned them failed to pay their taxes; thus, ownership reverted to Richmond. These facts played into the judge’s decision, Rosenberg said.
PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS?
Rosenberg also noted that people wonder what will happen in the future to private property interests “now that we have a declaration of Aboriginal title that encompasses private property.”
“Contrary to what you may be reading in the media or what some people are saying, it doesn’t
follow from this case that private property holders will be ejected or lose their property,” he said.
“So for our purposes, that may give you some comfort about what’s likely to come in the future,’ he said.
Not all on the panel agreed with Rosenberg’s lack of concern.
Asked about individual property rights, Robin Junger, with McMillan LLP, said he doesn’t believe that raising some of the potential concerns of the decision should be considered disrespectful.
“I do think there are legitimate issues here,” he said, calling them weighty and significant.
“I also acknowledge that the court did self-limit in some respects where the resulting findings and declarations went, or at least was limited. To me, that’s not the real question. The real question is how far did the limiting go, particularly in circumstances where the private parties were not given notice.”
Junger also spoke to some practical implications of the ruling
“When you buy a house… the first thing your real estate agent does is put in the contract, ‘subject to satisfactory review of title.’ And then you go to your lawyer and the lawyer pulls the title, and it refers to all kinds of limitations and covenants, and you pull them off and they’re usually old BC Hydro right-of-way…,” Junger said
“It’s all in there in the registry, and it says, subject to those things on the registry, you own this full and clear. And now, what this court has found is that no, that doesn’t apply to Aboriginal title, which is a prior and superior right in the
He noted that money lenders and bond analysts may be concerned about these issues, for example.
“Will they, themselves, in their internal risk assessment, be considering the status of ongoing Aboriginal title claims? Maybe yes, maybe no But these are things outside the control of anyone other than the lenders.”
Reece Harding of Young, Anderson, who described himself as a local government lawyer, noted the case involved property with diking and drainage for the City of Richmond.
“(The properties) are dikes and their drainage works that are part of the flood protection works for the City of Richmond The court found (their titles) to be defective and invalid,” he said
“From my perspective these are the real implications for local government with respect to a court finding defective and invalid fee simple lands owned by a municipality On those lands, we are almost always doing something with them.”
“You need to ask the question: What now happens to the flood protection works for the City of Richmond? What happens to them? Who owns the dike? Who maintains the dike? Who’s responsible for the legal liability if the dike breaks? All those questions now become, it seems to me, open and up for discussion.”
Harding stressed how important the case is historically
“I think it’s the most important case in the history of the province.”
But he also noted the decision is the first step, not the last, in the process.
“This is not going away anytime soon, and we don’t know ultimately what the court is going to do with this The law that we’re talking about today may not be the law after the Court of Appeal deals with it, and it may not be the law after the Supreme Court of Canada deals with it Very simply, what I want to encourage people don’t work from a place of fear, trust the rule of law and trust our judiciary. We owe them that in this case. “
SQUAMISH PERSPECTIVE
For her part, Stoner, who is also a councillor for the District of Squamish, told The Squamish Chief what she took away from the panel was both that the private property rights were not within the scope of the decision and that there is uncertainty that has to be expected.
“I think there’s a lot of rhetoric and a lot of concern around like, are Indigenous folks coming up after my land, and as a private property holder, that is not the case under this particular decision.”
She added another aspect she took away was that it is a lengthy process, especially given there are appeals to the decision
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Coun Jenna Stoner and lawyers on the Sept 25 panel in Victoria
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Q: Theleaders of theprovincialparties all give speeches at UBCM.Whatdid you make of what youheard?
A: We always give time to allparty leaders whohavetwo or more seatsinthe house. So that included PremierDavid Eby, Dallas Brodie of OneBC, EmilyLowan,the new GreenParty leader,who hadjustbeen electedthe daybefore. This washer very firstspeechasleader.
Andthen, of course,Conservativeleader John Rustad,who is also goingthrough interestingpolitical timeswitha leadership review.The daybeforehespoke,theyhad kicked ElenoreSturkooutofthe party. Therewerepolitical highlights allaround, butitisreallyinteresting to hear the differenttones that come from different leaders.
I’ll just be very frank, therewas what Ifelt like wasalot of fear mongeringthatcame from John Rustad,especiallyaroundthe Declarationonthe Rights of Indigenous PeoplesAct.Hemadeacommitment to repeal that if they came to power, whichI continue to arguewould just really backslidea lot of theworkthatwehave beendoing over thelastlittlewhile and create more uncertainty.
AndthenwithEmily Lowan, it wasalso really encouragingjustto hear her speak— shewas really,reallyvibrant AndIwould sayshe spokeina tone that I haven’theard in provincial politics in a while. To be thevoice to theleft, and—I will,showmycolours here alittlebit—but I couldalsototally seehow folkswho would lean rightofcentrewould feel really uncomfortablewithsomeofthe messaging that shewas sharing. Again, from just a leadership perspective, it wasvery energizing.
Q: [Speakingofleadership],bythe UBCM
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“I want to recognizethatFirst Nations have been really patientinworking within our existing colonial judicial system forthese rights that they’vereallyearnedand worked hard for. 150years,thatwe’ve existed, andthey’ve been here formuchlonger,”she said,notingthe appealsprocess is likely to take anotherseven or eightyears to work throughthe courts
“I thinkitreallysetsthe stagetocontinuetodo thereallyimportant work on theground,”Stoner added.
“I thinkitreallyelevatesthe work that we have donewiththe District of Squamishand Squamish Nation in establishing our [MemorandumofUnderstanding]because the courts will help setprecedent andthey’ll give direction, but, at theend of theday,it’susas neighbours whohavetofigureout what that lookslikeonthe ground forus, andthatdepends on agoodrelationship,”she added.
“And so that,tome, wasthe keytakeaway— with allthisgoing on,itwilllikelyhave implications forwhatitmeans around
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Coun.Jenna Stoner at UBCM in 2024
next fall,could youberunning for mayor? Areyou runningfor mayorof Squamish?
A: Will Irun formayor?I don’t know if Iwill runfor mayorornot.Thatis my honest answer
Thereare lots of pros andconstoweigh in that decision,and I’mstill digestingthe fact that Mayor[Armand]Hurford is not runningagain.
So yeah,we’ll see. Time will tell.I’m taking it onestepat atime.
co-governance, jurisdiction,but that will really vary dependingonlocal governmentand First Nation.The FirstNations’capacityorinterestin taking on some of theroles andresponsibilities that localgovernment do.”
Shesaidgoing into thepanel discussion at UBCM shewasn’tworried aboutthe decision,but sherecognizesthatitcreates “a lot of uncertainty.”
“Itisasimilar feelingthatIhavewiththe MOU that theDistrictsignedwithSquamishNation. I gotalot of questionsfromresidents of like,‘Well, what does this actually mean?’”Stonersaid.
“And,while thereare some really good examplesinthatMOU of some tangible work we’regoing to do goingforward,it’salsoabout sittinginthatdiscomfort, alittlebit of,wedon’t really know,” sheadded.
“And it’s aboutsitting down at thetable, shoulder to shoulder,and hashingthatout,and trusting thepeoplethatwe’ve electedtobepart of that processand know when to bringother voices to thetable,which Iwanttorecognize.It requires alot from ourcommunity to give us that.”
Aquatics programschedule and registration dates remain delayeddue to uncertainty caused by the September 29 strike notice. We thank youfor your patienceand look forwardtosharing the program schedule and registration dateswhen possible
Baby &MeYoga
Wednesdays,10:30–11:15 am
Starts October 29
Seniors Bus Trip
Vancouver Aquarium/Stanley Park
Monday, October 20, 10 am–4 pm
Enjoythe Fin-tastic Fall Days eventatthe Vancouver Aquarium, or take arelaxing walk around Stanley Park
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Designed to foster and encourage connectionwith your baby, these gentle classes will nourish and supportyour body,mind and spirit as yourecover from pregnancyand birth. No previousyoga experience required. Drop-ins welcome,space permitting.
Pool Shutdown: September 3–October 17
This year’s shutdown has been extended in order to complete work relatedto the Brennan Park Recreation Centre renovation project.
Seeking Library BoardMembers
TheMunicipal Librarywas established in 2003 pursuant to the provisions of theLibraryAct of British Columbia.
TheLibraryBoardhas theresponsibilityfor oversight of thedeliveryofpublic library services in theDistrict ofSquamish. TheBoard consistsofone member of Council and eight members of the public appointedbyCouncil.Membersofthe Boardwill serve without remuneration.
Members areexpectedtoattendall meetings of the Board, whichare held onthe thirdWednesdayofeach month,and shareinother Boardactivities and responsibilities.
InfrastructureUpgrades
•Installation work on the watermain near Bill’s Placehas shiftedfocus towardsHighlands WaySouth.
•Sanitaryliftstation rehabilitation on PiaRoad continues.
Allresidents and electors of theDistrictare eligible forappointment, unless theyare members of the MunicipalCouncil or employees of the Districtorthe LibraryAssociate
Please indicate on your application any particular interests,experienceor qualifications youhaveinrelation to public library services
Thereare four vacancies to fill
An information package and application formsare available at the Libraryand online at: squamishlibrary.ca/library-board
Applications should be received no laterthan4:30 pm on October 15, 2025.
Please directto SarahMorris at corporateofficer@squamish.ca or by mail: District of Squamish,37955 Second Avenue,POBox 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3 squamishlibrary.ca
Stage 1OutdoorWater Use Restrictions in effect.
•Watermain upgrade on BirkenRoad continues.
•Construction of anew chlorine injection chambernear Powerhouse Springs is underway.
•Installation of anew transit shelter on DiscoveryWay is underway.
•EVCharging Stations installation work at Brennan Park continues.
•Loggers East StormSewer projectcontinues
VICTORIA STREETACTIVE TRANSPORTATION UPGRADES
•Paving work is nowfocused between Second Avenue and ThirdAvenue.Please be awaretherewill be road closures and traffic impacts as work continues
CROSSWALK INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES
•GovernmentRoad beside WatershedGrill
•QueensWay at Resolution Way
squamish.ca/building-our-future
Lawn watering with asprinkler is allowed twodaysper week between 4–10 am or 7–10 pm,based on address:
•Evennumbered addresses: Wednesdayand Saturday
•Odd numbered addresses: Thursdayand Sunday
Squamish Fire Rescue Foremergencies:911
•Queens Waybetween Commercial Wayand Pioneer Way
•Buckley Avenue at Dentville Park
Permissive TaxExemptionPublicNotice
PermissiveTax Exemptions allowthe DistrictofSquamish to support voluntary, non-profitorganizationsbyexempting land,improvements orboth, from taxation, under section 224 of the CommunityCharter.
BylawNo. 3191, 2025
Abylawexempting properties from taxation. Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Charter. 2026
Held by Squamish HelpingHands Society37930 Second Avenue.LeasedtoSquamish HelpingHands Societyheld by DistrictofSquamish (Assessed under Roll No 5000000932001)
Total
BylawNo. 3192, 2025
Abylawexempting properties from taxation. Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Charter. 2025 2026 2027 Squamish SikhSociety
(a) LotA,Block 14, Plan VAP3960, DistrictLot 486,Group 1, NewWestminsterLand District. Held by the Squamish SikhSociety, 37947 FifthAvenue (Assessed under Roll No.5000000840000).
(b) Lot1Block 14 DistrictLot 486New Westminister Land District. Held by theSquamish SikhSociety, 37947 Fifth Avenue (Assessed underRoll No. 5000000865000).
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BylawNo. 3193, 2025
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(a) BLOCK CSECTION 1 TOWNSHIP 50 NEWWESTMINISTERDISTRICTPLAN VAP12475 PART NW ¼BCAGROUP 1LEASEDFROMDIST OF SQUAMISH TO SQUAMISHVALLEY GOLF &COUNTRYCLUB. 2458 Mamquam Road (Assessed under Roll No.4000067676000).
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Whilethe inconveniences anduncertaintycausedby labour unrest at theDistrict— in addition to that at Canada Post,and theBritish Columbia GeneralEmployees’Union—couldmake evenayogioryoginiwanttoblowtheir top, patience isindeed thebestvirtuefor locals at this time
Labour unrest,while unsettling,was widely expected in this period followingCOVID-19.
It mightbeshockingthatitimpacts us here in our beautifulSea to Skybubble, butseveral academic studieswarnedus of this outcomepost-pandemic
TheInternational Monetary Fund paper, A ViciousCycle:How PandemicsLeadtoEconomic Despairand Social Unrest,for example, provided evidence “thatpastmajor pandemics,eventhough muchsmaller in scalethanCOVID-19, have ledtoa significantincreasein social unrest by reducing outputand increasinginequality.”
That paperpredicted that theunrestwould peak atabout 24 months afterthe pandemic.
Theeconomic, social andemotional stress ofthe pandemicwidened cracks that were alreadyinour society,studies argue.
AndduringCOVID,workers,especiallythose who hadtokeepworking,becameincreasinglydisgruntled with theirlackoffinancial valueversushow essentialtheyweretokeeping thecommunity going.
If we thinkofthe “end”ofthe pandemic as May5, 2023,whenthe WHOdeclaredthatCOVID-19was no longer a“public health emergencyofinternational concern,”thenweare rightontrack for that peak.
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Knowingthatthese strikeswerepredicted and follow apattern of theperiodafter otherpandemics, at least, canhelpusfeellikethisisnot an issue uniquetoanindividualunion or employee.Itisa societalissue
Theother thingwiththe threelabourdisputesin town is that they allfollowaprocess.Itmay be slow (readfrustrating), butthere arecodes andsteps and rules that govern both sidesduringthese disputes Wehavetotrust theprocess.Eventually, these labourdisputeswillberesolved.
In thecaseofthe municipalstrikeaction, whileit is notideal,residents canresteasyknowing that essential services will be maintained. Whether we agreewiththe jobactions of each of theunionsor thelineinthe sand of theemployers, residentsare caught in themiddle, withoutmuch controleitherway.
So,the best we candoisbreathe throughour noses andknowthatthistoo shallpass. Andwhenitdoes, hopefully, we will enterintoa period of more labour stabilityforusall.
ntheir 2018 book TruthDecay,Jennifer Kavanagh andMichael D. Rich of theRANDCorporation, wroteabout therolenewspublishersand broadcastersplayinmediating information—separating fact fromfiction.Theydifferentiate betweenthese businesses andBig Tech platforms, arguingthat becausethe former canbesuedfor defamation and hold themselves to journalistic standards, they remain accountable.
AccordingtoKavanaghand Rich,“thefilters and algorithmsembeddedinsocialmedia platformsand search engines, such as Google,contributetoTruth Decay— andparticularlytoincreasingdisagreement andthe blurring of thedistinction betweenopinion andfact—by insertingbiasintothe typesofinformationa person is likely to encounterorengagewith.”
In theseven yearssince theirbookwas published, generativeartificialintelligencehas compounded the problem.AI companiesare flagrantly scraping and summarizingcontent directlyfrompublished news articles.Thisistheft on an industrial scale—plainand simple.
Publishers arebeing harmed becausethese artificial intelligence overviewsare so detailedthatthe reader often stayswithinBig Tech’s walled garden,rather than beingpointed electronically to news websitesvia links. No clicks mean no moneyfor publishers to reinvest in fact-based,fact-checkedjournalism. Readersare beingharmedtoo.All toooften,these
artificial intelligence overviewsserve up slop: inaccurate,irrelevant, outofdate, andevenharmful information.Intoday’s attention economy, these companiesprioritizeengagement. That leaves it up to theusertotry to separate fact from fiction. In aworld of misinformation anddisinformation,we need fact-based,fact-checkedjournalism. Crowdsourcingisnot journalism.There areno alternativefacts:there are just facts. AndCanadians need factstolivetheir livesand to make informed decisionsthatempower them to participateeffectively in democratic processes
“Buy Canadian”ispartofthe solution Accordingtoa recent report from Canadian Media MeansBusiness, 92fiofdigital ad dollarsare nowgoing to non-Canadianplatforms,which puts thesustainability of Canadian mediainjeopardy. Governments across Canada should notbespendingtheir advertising dollarswithforeign search andsocialmedia giants.Theyshouldwalkthe talk and“BuyCanadian.” They should follow theGovernmentofOntario’s lead andset asideaminimum of 25%oftheir advertising budgetsfor trustednewsbrands. Andthatshouldbe oneofthe planks in theGovernmentofCanada’snew BuyCanadianPolicy, whichseeks to ensure our economyisresilient andself-reliant.
Beyond ensuring federaladvertising is placed in a brandsafemannerand withoutany additional cost to thetaxpayer, afederal set-asidewould send an importantsignaltoother orders of governmentand to theprivate sector aboutprotectingCanada’sdigital sovereigntyand sustaining independent, commercially viable public interest journalism.
(We have good feelings that we live, we work and we play on the lands of the Squamish Nation)
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Editor’s note: This letter was sent to Squamish council and copied to The Squamish Chief.
I opened my Messenger, and a friend had sent me a newsletter from the Squamish Chamber of Commerce It cheered on Woodfibre LNG as “the world’s first net-zero LNG export facility.”
“Net-zero” in the email refers to the plant’s own operations on site Woodfibre plans to run on BC Hydroelectricity and then buy carbon offsets for the rest. That does not include the full life-cycle of the gas: fracking, pipelines, shipping, or what happens when the gas is burned overseas. Most of the climate damage happens there, not at the plant itself.
Here’s some basic math: the project aims to produce about 2.1 million tonnes of LNG a year. When that fuel is burned, it will release on the order of six million tonnes of CO2 annually- roughly seventy times more than the plant’s on-site emissions the company plans to “net out.” Calling an oil and gas facility “net-zero” without that context gives the general impression that the LNG itself is climate-neutral. It isn’t.
Offsets are also misleading Planting or protecting forests can help, but trees can burn or die. Offsets are accounting tools, not the same as not emitting in the first place.
Canada’s Competition Act now has anti-greenwashing rules. If you make environmental claims, you need adequate and proper proof. Broad claims like “net-zero” should clearly say what’s included, what’s not, and whether you’re leaning on offsets. I’m not a lawyer, but the chamber repeating a sweeping “world’s first net-zero LNG” line, without scope or qualifiers, looks misleading Supporting local business is the chamber’s job. But Squamish residents deserve accuracy, not a candy-coated greenwashed marketing spin. I’m asking the chamber to correct the statement and adopt plain, transparent language. Here’s what it should say: “It’s an LNG plant that
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runs on hydro power, buys some offsets, and still fuels downstream emissions dozens of times larger than anything saved on site.”
If we’re going to have honest conversations about our future, we need honest claims That’s good for residents, for businesses, and for trust in our community
Ankit Sharma Squamish
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SQUAMISH BELONGS TO THOSE WHO RESPECT IT
Sacred Land, Living Legacy Squamish is more than a town—it is sacred land, shaped and nurtured by the Indigenous ancestors who lived here long before any of us arrived. Their wisdom, care, and stewardship allowed this place to flourish. Trails wind through forests they preserved, rivers flow through valleys they honoured, and parks open onto mountains they protected. Every part of this land carries the legacy of their resilience, knowledge, and deep respect for nature Responsibility in Presence
Living here is a privilege. Those of us on the streets understand that our presence comes with responsibility Even in homelessness, we strive to maintain dignity, respect, and care for this land Every action we take affects the community, wildlife, and natural spaces Challenges to the Community
Certain vanlifers—most of them not homeless—treat this town like a playground They leave trash on trails, defecate in public spaces, act lewdly, and disrupt the people and wildlife around them They have chosen a lifestyle of convenience and temporary paradise, ignoring the rules and responsibilities that come with being part of a community. Their actions disrespect both the street community that lives here and the Indigenous ancestors who shaped this land with care.
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addiction, or personal struggles can lead to mistakes But these vanlifers are different. They deliberately choose this lifestyle while disregarding others They do not give back. They add chaos. Squamish is not theirs to claim—it belongs to those who honour it, protect it, and respect it Consequences of Disrespect
The effects are real: women are harassed, public spaces feel unsafe, animals are disturbed, and the sense of community is eroding. Squamish is not just a scenic town or a temporary playground; it is sacred land with a living legacy. The Indigenous ancestors who shaped this place did so with foresight, care, and a deep understanding of the land. Their wisdom allowed people and wildlife to coexist in balance, leaving a gift that demands reverence from everyone who now calls Squamish home.
A Call to Action
Respecting this land means more than avoiding harm. It means caring for public spaces, leaving trails clean, honouring the balance between humans and nature, and recognizing that living here is a privilege. Squamish cannot remain a nurturing home if selfishness and chaos continue unchecked. Everyone—residents, street community members, and visitors alike—must recognize the value of this land, its history, and its culture.
Stand for Squamish
Protect the land, honour its heritage, respect its people, and care for its wildlife
Hold accountable those who treat the town as a playground Squamish belongs to those who honour it, care for it, and respect it If we fail, the trails, parks, wildlife, and sense of community that make this town extraordinary will be lost—perhaps forever.
Honouring the Ancestors
The Indigenous ancestors left us more than land They left a blueprint for stewardship, care, and respect. Let us honour them by protecting Squamish and carrying forward the values they held dear.
Jeff Maxwell Squamish
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A BUSKER WHO DOESN’T SING SONGS, BUT CREATES TYPEWRITER POEMS
Multi-talented Yin Xzi Ho has written poetry and memoirs about belonging
WILL JOHNSON For The Squamish Chief
It says a lot about a person what they’d like a poem about.
For the past five years, local writer Yin Xzi Ho has been setting up a typewriter station at live events, such as the Brackendale Fall Fair, and offering to write free-verse poems for anyone who asks
The price ranges from free to $20 to a box of blueberries
“I see people of all ages, not just adults It’s also tiny children and teenagers, and it’s funny to see the slices of life in what they ask for a poem about,” she told The Squamish Chief.
“I’ve started numbering the poems so that the events that I’m writing at—the Farmer’s Market or the Squamish Arts Festival—can gather some form of data from my poemwriting and how many people I’ve engaged. I’ll type what each person wants the poem to be about, like an existential crisis or a fish or dogs—I get a lot of requests from kids to write poems about dogs.”
But that’s not all.
“Honestly, I’ve gotten requests for poems about poop and farts, and those can be
transformed into poems right alongside a mother coming up and asking for a poem about her first child, and that’s really special to
men and her first sexual experience. All of this work comes back to one question: Do I belong?
Having grown up in Malaysia, moved to China at the age of five and then moved back to Malaysia before graduating high school and immigrating to Squamish for Quest University, she’s keenly aware of how it feels to be displaced in the world.
“I use words, illustration and animation as a way to convey experiences and highlight moments of tenderness When I’m not creating, you can usually find me in a garden or blowing kisses to beautiful things,” she writes on her website.
“I also have a penchant for remembering dreams and recording good alliterations.”
When she’s writing her typewriter poems, Ho doesn’t let herself be constrained by literary ambitions or the demands of form The little pieces of paper she produces and then hands away freely can be profound, or profoundly not-profound, depending on who she’s engaging with
This project came about at the beginning of COVID, when she was working as the events and festivals co-ordinator for Squamish Arts Someone came up with the idea of typewriter poems (the imperfect lettering is part of the charm), and she’s run with the idea for five years now, while also self-publishing her first memoir Home is Here and contributing non-fiction essays to anthologies on topics like being the only female landscaper on a crew of
“It makes poetry feel more alive. I’ve had a lot of parents come up to me subsequently talking about how their child’s now really inspired to write and to try writing poetry when before they’ve kind of only seen it as a thing that’s in books or somehow associated with love, and that’s been really cool too,” she said
“I use free verse poetry because I think it’s very difficult to think in a predetermined structure like a limerick or iambic pentameter, but every now and then I throw in a rhyme as a treat,” she said
“I’m kind of like a busker who doesn’t sing songs, but writes poems.”
PHOTO BY JAKE SCHARFMAN Yin Xzi.
PHOTO BY INA PACE/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF ORANGE SHIRT AND TRC DAY: Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, activist and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and his family on stage during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event held at Junction Park Sept 30 is also Orange Shirt Day.
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Under the District’sZoning Bylaw No.2200, 2011, short-term rental use is not permitted in adwelling unit thatisnot aprincipal residence; short-term rental use is also not permitted in asecondarysuiteor accessorydwelling unit (coach house). If approved,the Temporary UsePermit would allowthe shortterm rental use in the secondary suitefor aperiod of 3years.The applicantcan apply to renewthe permit foranadditional period of up to 3years following the expiryofthe original permit.
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Municipal Hall at 37955 Second Avenue,Squamish, British Columbia, from October 9, 2025 to October 23, 2025, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, excluding statutoryholidays. Public input will be considered by the Districtinreview of the application. Persons who believethattheir interest in property is affectedbythe proposed TemporaryUse Permit maysubmitwritten submissions to planning@squamish.ca or,inperson to the Senior DirectorofCommunity Development.Written submissions can be addressed to the Senior Director of CommunityDevelopmentand will be received up until 4:00 p.m. October 23, 2025.
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Watermain dead-end flushingisnow underwayacross Squamish. During flushing, theremay be briefperiods when water becomes cloudy,discoloured or has amild chlorine taste, however, the water remains safetodrink.Ifyou experienceany of these impacts,pleaseflushyour taps by running the wateruntil it is clear.
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Applicationsare being accepted from those interested in volunteering on the Districtof Squamish AdvisoryDesignPanel.The Panel reviewsand provides advice regardingdevelopmentpermitapplications andany other matter referredfor review by Council.
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TheAdvisoryDesignPanelBylaw,meeting agendas,minutes and committee application form can be found at squamish.ca/board-and-panel-meetings Applicants should completeanapplicationformand submitwith their resume.
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‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’ COMES ROLLICKING ONTO LOCAL STAGE
Latest production from Between Shifts Theatre is a prequel to the beloved children’s story ‘Peter Pan’
WILL JOHNSON
For The Squamish Chief
It wouldn’t be a Peter Pan story without a healthy dose of imagination
For Peter and the Starcatcher, which is a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s classic, director Cecilia O’Day had to think outside the box when envisioning how things would look onstage. How could she simulate flying, for instance?
“We’re not using wires or high-tech effects—the magic comes through inventive directing and ensemble energy Flying, storms and shipwrecks are all created through bodies, props, rhythm, and imagination,” O’Day told The Squamish Chief.
Akshaya Pattanyak is assistant director of the production.
The set also required some inventiveness.
“Eero, a 15-year-old sibling of one of our cast members, is currently prototyping two cardboard boats based on my designs—the scrappy Neverland and the regal Wasp. They slide across the stage like giant costume pieces, playful and funny,” O’Day said.
“To heighten contrast and comedy, the Neverland is crooked and ramshackle, the Wasp sleek and proud. And ship steering wheels on rolling podiums instantly signal when scenes are ‘above deck.’”
This playful spirit pervades the whole show—making the titular character proud.
“The result is a production that feels very creative, handmade, imaginative, and alive, like kids inventing a world right before your eyes,” she said
“That mix of heart, humour, wonder, absurdity, and hope is the kind of theatre I love making.”
The project is enormous in scale, drawing in dozens of Squamish residents, many of whom were ready to do this show last year before it was postponed.
As previously reported, the theatre company lost some key members of its team who moved away or had to drop out, which delayed the production
“The cast is a true reflection of Squamish: inter-generational, from under 10 to over 60, with veterans and newcomers side by side It proves that play belongs to everyone, no matter your age or experience,” she said
“With the year-long delay, many original actors moved away or had to bow out. The ensemble you’ll see on stage are the ones who stayed, who committed, who leaned into the joy of making something together. Rehearsals haven’t just been about problem-solving—they’ve been about laughter, bold choices, and building trust.”
The cast includes Kathy Daniels, who O’Day said is “magnetic” as Black Stache.
She added that Ryan Holdaway “brings a quiet elegance” to Lord Aster.
Sienna Bartlett is “radiant” as Molly, “full of drive and light.”
Ave Floria brings “real depth to Peter’s journey.”
The voice of Mountain FM, Darren McPeake, is also in the cast, playing “a small but pivotal role” in Peter Pan’s traumatic backstory as Grempkin
“He’s found a way to make a role that wasn’t written as funny, both menacing and entertaining, O’Day said
“Every actor matters in this show—and every one of them contributes to the alchemy,” she added.
Thrown into the mix are a string of musical numbers, which adds an additional layer of fun to the proceedings.
“The show isn’t a traditional musical, but music is woven throughout—sea shanties, musical numbers, atmospheric. Our music director, Ian Brown, has been extraordinary: inventive, collaborative, and so talented I refused to keep him hidden He’ll be on stage with the cast, conducting the musical world in real time,” O’Day said.
“Alongside him, we have a group of kid narrators who provide narration and play multiple atmospheric roles. They create background, become sailors, seamen, pirates, adoring fans, Mollusk islanders, mermaids, and more. They also generate some live sound effects: storms, waves, creaks, splashes, constantly transforming
and surprising the audience Minor roles, yes, but significant ones The soundscape feels alive, playful, and uniquely ours another example of how, with limited resources and a lot of ingenuity, we created something unforgettable,” she said
“It’s the perfect way to launch into the holiday season—a show for families, kids, dreamers, and anyone who remembers what it felt like to imagine a world from nothing but a cardboard box and a bit of belief.”
Peter and the Starcatcher runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 7 at the Eagle Eye Theatre in Squamish
Preview: Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.
Opening night: Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29: Matinee at 1 p.m.; Evening show at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30: Matinee at 1 p.m.
Pay-what-you-can performance: Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Regular shows:
Thursday, Dec 6 at 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8; Matinee at 1 p.m.; Final evening show at 7 p.m.
Get tickets on the Between Shifts Theatre Society website.
Meet Wren!
Wren:Thecat with prom-kingenergy. Well, maybe60% prom-king, 40%that punk-rockboy in classthatdidn’treally care. Canyou handlethisMajesty?Maybe.Will he reignoverthe housewithaniron-paw andsomehow gethis name on themortgage paperwork? Probably
He’s getting betteratthe whole“physical-touch” love language,but he needstimetobuild trust in hisown home (that’shis punk-rockcharm). Consistencyand acrown arewhat he’s looking for, so come in andintroduce yourself!
PHOTO COURTESY OF CECILIA O’DAY
The cast of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher.’ Cecilia O’Day, the director, is centre, second row from the top, beside assistant director Akshaya Pattanyak.
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A DINNER PARTY RETREAT FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN
Entrepreneur Emily Shimwell builds on success of her Dine Wilder series
WILL JOHNSON
For The Squamish Chief
It’s kind of like a wedding where you marry yourself
For the women attending the first-ever FEAST retreat organized by Squamish entrepreneur Emily Shimwell on Oct. 26, the day-long event will be an opportunity to learn, reflect and network in a setting that feels both professional and like a celebration.
The event will be held at the picturesque forest venue, Cheakamus Centre and the gift bag each guest takes away is nearly equal to the $555 price of admission.
“I wanted to create something on a much larger scale so that you can be immersed in the energy much longer,” Shimwell told The Squamish Chief.
Having first made a name for herself locally with her Dine Wilder events, this latest offering is meant to be exactly what it’s called: a feast for the mind, body and soul. With four female speakers and a panel conversation, it will take women through a series of thought-provoking, inspiring and engaging experiences from 9 a.m. right through until 6 p.m.
“I was under my willow tree in my garden, and I thought about creating my dream day. I asked myself, with no limitations and it doesn’t matter if I have access to them, who would I choose to be the speakers? These are the four names that came to mind,” she said
“I wanted to bring some amazing women that people don’t have easy access to in Squamish, and they have shared values, this golden thread of looking within We don’t need to be looking externally, we need to look within to what’s already there.”
The four speakers are leadership coach Mallory Meyer, financial advisor Jennifer Thaker, mindfulness coach Courtney Thomas and executive coach and leadership consultant Erin Anderson. There will also be a panel conversation hosted by leadership coach and consultant Christa Hull.
“This event is for the new mom, but it’s also for the senior manager of a huge company. All of these women are able to speak to a leader of a company or the leader of a home At other events like this it tends to get separated into a ‘women in business event’ or something like that, but it’s the same skills like how you regulate your nervous system that are just as important if you’re trying to make lunch with a two-year-old at your feet.”
She’s been disappointed by events she’s attended like that in the past, and wants to learn
from their failings. According to the website, “FEAST has the structure of a conference, the flow of a retreat, and the vibe of a dinner party, where learning, reflection, and collaboration come naturally.”
“There are so many beautiful Instagrammable
events where I left hungry for connection This is really a feast for all your senses, your soul and your mind, and it’s on such a large scale that it packs more of a punch.”
For more information, visit dinewilderevents com/faq-feast.
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SQUAMISH LOCALS: A bobcat in the Squamish Estuary.
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CATCHING UP WITH KENNY OF ‘KENNY VERSUS SPENNY’
Iconic Canadian show is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, pair will perform in town on Oct. 15
WILL JOHNSON
For The Squamish Chief
There’s never been anything on Canadian television as psychotic, as irreverent, as boundary-pushing and controversy-chasing as Kenny Versus Spenny In the same realm as Jackass and South Park, it somehow conquered the world with a brand of rudeness that has not been matched since. And though it’s been off the air for over a decade, the pair are riding a new wave of popularity and are out there pitching a seventh season
The Squamish Chief connected with one half of the duo, Kenny Hotz, to hear the latest
Q: Your last show aired in 2010. How much has changed about the comedy landscape since then, and do you think a show like yours could still be aired today?
A: Well, let’s just say there is no way in Hell we would be allowed back on television in 2025.
Q: That’s what I thought. There’s a sort of cruelty and purposeful offensiveness to your show that I loved when I was in university. So why do you think that is? Why do you think comedy has tamed out?
A: I just think everything got more corporate. Our environment is basically splintered into two factions: the woke and the unwoke. On the surface of it, you would think Kenny versus Spenny is totally immoral, radical and irrational, but the real fans of the show, who studied it and watched it and understood it, see it as a highly moralistic piece of social commentary We never exploited anybody but ourselves. We had episodes about who could drink more beer or smoke more weed, or who could eat more meat, and we didn’t glorify these
horrible actions; they were extremely detrimental and terrible things to do
Part of our audience is highly sophisticated and enlightened, and ended up picking up this show because they realized we were exposing the negative aspects of the male ego and how immoral and stupid society was. It was a very honest and moral show like South Park or Family Guy, and even though we’re Jews, it was based on a Christian morality.
Q: So now I’ve become aware that there are all these spinoffs of your show in different countries using different names, different pairs of characters like Vito versus Sal, etc. Have you seen any of them, and how aware are you of them?
A: I did almost 50 deals in other countries, and surprisingly, to this day, I haven’t found another Canadian series that has sold more The sad thing is, most of those shows sucked because it was very hard for us to find Kennys and Spennys who were best friends and committed on an insane level to compete the
way we did. We sold the show in Colombia, Holland, Russia, South America, and the first episode that we had the new guys do was ‘How long can you stay awake?” We wanted to know what their commitment level was. If they could stay awake three or four days like us, great. But if they fell asleep on the first night, we would realize they just don’t have what it takes to make a series
Q: You and Kenny are childhood friends. How young were you when you met, and have you ever considered working with other people?
A: I’ve only considered working with other people, but unfortunately, I’m stuck with Spencer. He’s kind of like my older vicious dog that I’m too nice to put to sleep. But I’ve known Spencer my whole life Our fathers were best friends when they were teenagers. One of the wonderful things about the show is that I know exactly how to push his buttons, and I’m a masochist who was evil enough to destroy him for fame and for entertainment. That’s kind of what initially, when we were selling the show in L.A., he believed it was just going to be me and him competing on an equal plane. The reality is, it’s a show about one person destroying another person’s life to save us because we were so broke and destitute in L.A.
It’s a show that slipped through the cracks. It’s a show that glorifies cheating in one of the most moralistic countries in the world. I think it reveals certain truths about humanity that fans can relate to. We’re selling out more and more shows, and I think it’s because Canadian comedy is a vacuum now; there’s really not that much out there, and it’s all really watered down
Q: So people are watching the old DVDs or streaming, or what does this resurgence look like?
A: Well, I put the show on YouTube for free just for the sole purpose of keeping it alive. You
watch the show, and you see we were so aggressive and abrasive and crazy that it was detrimental for us being on platforms like Netflix or Amazon or Disney, but I think that’s what made the show popular and great. My brother told me a long time ago, “If we don’t get cancelled, we’re doing something wrong.”. And eventually, we got cancelled for doing something wrong.
The show ended in 2010, and since then, the content has transferred into something that’s more of Schitt’s Creek, Kim’s Convenience, and Little House on the Prairie That’s probably much better for society. But people have been forced to look back and find stuff that’s a little crazier, and we have the reputation of being the rudest show in the history of Canada A lot more people are watching the show now, and we have a broader audience We had a billion views on YouTube before we got taken down, but now we’re back up, a little censored. I have the uncensored stuff on my Patreon if anyone’s crazy enough to go watch, but yeah, we got lucky. We were a show that got picked up for 90 episodes, and that’s a rare opportunity. It’s very similar to South Park in the U.S., where they have carte blanche to do stuff no other content providers could. They were letting us get away with things on TV we never should’ve and we fell through the cracks, which is why the show is special.
Q: You’re performing at Trickster’s Hideout in Squamish. What can fans expect?
A: I’ve gone into the vaults and I’ve got clips nobody’s seen. It’s joyous to look at. Two psychotic friends are doing everything in their power to beat each other on national television, and I hope we don’t get dragged off stage by the cops That’s all I’ve got to say.
The 19-plus show is at Trickster’s on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Tickets are $47.59 on Eventbrite
THE FIVE ESSENTIALS OF POST-PARTUM CARE
Rosie van der Heiden of Snowy Mountain helps women navigate their
WILL JOHNSON
For The Squamish Chief
Two births, two radically opposite experiences.
When Rosie van der Heiden reflects back on the care she received after giving birth to each of her sons, there is a yawning gulf between the two experiences. Following the first one, she received nourishing postpartum support that helped her navigate a traumatic injury, but since the second took place during the pandemic, all of that crucial support had been stripped away
“My second childbirth was beautiful and empowering It was exactly what I had hoped for. But then, because of COVID mandates and restrictions, it really stripped away the support system that should’ve surrounded me at the time, so the postpartum care really fell apart I was isolated and overwhelmed, and began to develop a mood disorder as a result of it,” she told The Squamish Chief.
“I never spoke to a health professional, so it went unreported, but it definitely had an impact on me, seeing that it’s not even the birth itself but the postpartum care that is also very important for me as a mother to thrive. I really saw that and wanted to understand better how I could communicate this with other mothers and support them better, and that’s when I decided to do a certification course in traditional postpartum care.”
Since then, van der Heiden has become certified as a postpartum care practitioner and opened her own practice, Snowy Mountain, which helps women navigate the complex and multifaceted experiences that arise after childbirth And though it’s a complex subject and each woman’s experience is different, she feels most women’s needs can be summed up in a list of five essentials
1. Rest
2. Nourishment
3. Body work
4. Warmth
5. Community
“The fifth one, you couldn’t have those first four without community support. You can’t rest if you’re chasing a toddler, or if you’re making your nourishing meals, you’re standing up, and body work you can do quite a bit yourself, but it’s much nicer when somebody else is able to give you in-depth body work, so the community is very helpful for that.”
MOTHER THE MOTHER
Giving birth can send new moms on a roller coaster, mentally and physically
According to Health Canada, 23% of mothers who recently gave birth report symptoms consistent with anxiety disorder or depression
In van der Heiden’s experience and according to her postpartum care education, many women are reluctant to report their experiences and are left vulnerable to exhaustion and emotional
lives following childbirth
overwhelm. The familial infrastructure that many have relied on in the past isn’t always present in contemporary times, which adds to the feelings of disconnect and isolation.
According to the traditional postpartum care approach, the mother is elevated as the centre of the family’s well-being. The focus is on the first 40 days as a critical window for the women to receive support, which emanates in a ripple effect out to the rest of the community. At Snowy Mountain, van der Heiden says the work involves both prenatal and postpartum visits, as well as virtual sessions that provide encouragement and resources. Other specialized care, such as breastfeeding education and scar tissue remediation, could be offered.
Basically, the aim is to “mother the mother,” a process which has an observable impact The new mother is encouraged not to ask “what’s wrong with me?” but instead to reframe the question as “what’s been missing from the care I needed?”
When they receive the proper support, the result can be powerful
“I love watching people’s body language and intonation, how it changes and carries more ease and more pride. You can feel it in the air and hear it in their voice that they realize there’s nothing wrong with them, and they’re perfectly in the right place in their journey, and we need to build them up There’s nothing wrong with them; there’s something wrong with the support around them,” van der Heiden said
“I’m not saying this is their spouse’s problem. It really does take a village. The other day I was at the Truth and Reconciliation march, and the first Elder speaker was doing watershed work, and he said, ‘It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes an environment for the village to be able to do that,’ so this is a bigger picture. It’s a cultural shift that’s required.”
Now that Snowy Mountain is up and running,
and she’s seen the effect of proper postpartum care on mothers, van der Heiden is feeling a sense of satisfaction.
“When I became a mother, I had never felt such a sense of purpose. I remember thinking I
can’t go back to work where I don’t have at least a little bit of this sense of purpose, and I can’t imagine any work other than this that would provide that sense of purpose.”
Find out more on the Snowy Mountain website.
The Squamish Business Beat was developed in response to local demand for more business-focused news To be considered, please reach out to news@squamishchief.com
While funding for this coverage was provided, The Squamish Chief maintains full editorial control over all content.
Brought to you by Community Futures Howe Sound, The Sea to Sky’s resource for financing and free business support to help local businesses and entrepreneurs in the area. Connect with them directly and learn more at cfhowesound.com or email Kieran at kieran.hale@cfhowesound.com.
SUBMITTED PHOTO Rosie van der Heiden, with her son.
Diane Marjori (Daoust) Thurston
December 12,1962August 11,2025
DianeMarjorie(Daoust) Thurston passed away peacefully,surrounded bylove,on August 11, 2025, at her cherished home in 100 Mile House, British Columbia. Born on December 12, 1962, in New Westminster,BC, to Normanand Eleanor Daoust, Dianebrought warmth to her familyasshe grew up in Coquitlamwith hersiblings,Laura and Paul. She created ajoyfulhome in Squamish,BC, withher latehusband, Robert Thurston, and theirdearlyloved son, Bowman.
Diane waspredeceased by her beloved husband, her loving parents, her father-in-law, RonThurston,and hiswife,Pauline, as wellasher brother-in-law,EdThurston. She is fondly remembered by her brother,Paul Daoust, and his wife, Robin; her sister,Laura Daoust, andher family; her brother-in-law, Bill Thurston, and his wife,Carla; her sister-in-law,Isabell Thurston(Ed Thurston), and her family; and her sister-in-law, Tricia Widdows, and herhusband, Peter,and theirfamily; allofwhom cherish hermemory
Dianewas adedicatedbookkeeper whopouredcare intoher work and was a passionatecollectorofantiques, always finding delight in discoveringhidden treasuresand sharing them with others.
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ARIES March 21-April 19
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