The District of Squamish could receive almost $1.5 million in tax revenue from Woodfibre LNG this year
At a special business meeting on Feb. 18, councillors voted to amend their 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw to increase the tax revenue received from WLNG and transfer the money to a reserve to be used for “one-time temporary costs.”
This one-time cost will be to replace funds used to employ four additional RCMP members in 2024 and retain their services through 2025
The District’s director of financial planning and reporting, Laura Turner, said that BC Assessment valued WLNG’s property as being worth $11.8 million after it was re-classed to the Class 4-Major Industry category last year
“The WLNG folios, or properties, are the only properties contained in the Class 4-Major Industry,”
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THE GIVING KIND: Walkers at the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser walk for Squamish Helping Hands on Saturday night. So far, the event has raised $92,000 for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
Turner said
“Based on [the] 2024 major industry approved rate of 125, this represents tax revenues of approximately $1.5 million in 2025.”
Turner said that the District should not rely on the tax revenue from Woodfibre LNG in the coming years on the off chance the company could “cease operations.”
“It is best practice to avoid creating a tax base dependency for ongoing operations on one business as it poses increased risk of large tax fluctuations or drainage of reserves should that business cease operations,” she said.
“Examples of the impact of this industrial tax base dependency has occurred in many communities across B.C. with the shutdown of pulp and paper or lumber mills, which results in communities having to absorb the loss of their tax base to maintain basic municipal services.”
Instead, the staff recommendation was to hold the revenue in a reserve for one-time temporary costs such as “capital projects, special projects, temporary operational costs or offsetting existing debt.”
The report to council alongside the meeting notes that the District’s 2025 to 2029 financial plan endorsed adding four additional RCMP members as a result of community concerns around safety during the WLNG and Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project construction
The cost for the four members in 2024 was approximately $400,000 and was to be funded by the taxation revenue received from WLNG, however, the funds were taken from the protective services provision with the intent for it to be reimbursed in 2025.
“The 2025 budgeted amount of these four RCMP members is approximately $1.05 million,” Turner said.
“Therefore the 2025 Class 4-Major Industry tax revenue is sufficient to cover the 2024 protective services provision loan and the additional RCMP members for 2025.”
The increased tax rate was adopted in the Tax
Rate Bylaw on April 30, 2024, but according to the District, the 2025 rate “has not yet been approved by council.”
Next, the District staff will bring forward to council the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw for readings in preparation for adoption in May.
COUNCILLOR COMMENTS
All councillors spoke positively about amending the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw to increase the tax revenue from Woodfibre LNG and the staff recommendation to use the funds to support the additional RCMP members.
“I don’t know if exciting is the right word, but I do think it’s good that we are finally seeing some level of benefit from this project entering into our community,” Coun Jenna Stoner said
“I think it has been a long time coming and a lot of expectation from our community that Woodfibre was going to generate some sort of revenue that we could at least see some benefit
from And so I think our community will be really excited to see that this is the first $1.5 million that is legitimately coming from taxation, from this project into our budget.”
“We are taxing them at a very high ratio of 125 which I believe is one of the highest in the province, and that’s what’s generating the $1.5 million this year.”
The 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw report revealed that the District’s tax rate of 12.5% for WLNG is four times higher than the average B.C. tax rate for Class 4-Major Industry projects which comes in at just under 2.9%.
“[The WLNG tax revenue] is being used in order to phase in some much-needed support for RCMP members in our community, both to address the immediate needs that this project is likely going to develop and put strain on our RCMP members, as well as to increase the amount of RCMP force in our community,”
Stoner said
Coun Lauren Greenlaw said she was happy
I don’t know if exciting is the right word, but I do think it’s good that we are finally seeing some level of benefit from this project entering into our community.
COUN. JENNA STONER
to see the money being used for the community.
“It’ll be nice to finally see some benefit of this project coming to our community. And you know, there are lots of conversations around needed amenity improvements for our community that we hear about on a daily basis. So it’ll be nice to see this money going back to the people,” she said
Both Mayor Armand Hurford and Coun John French said they were happy to see council’s plan to tax WLNG at a higher rate had paid off for the community.
“If the amount coming continues or is unpredictable in the future, the ideal solution in my mind is to feed it into reserves,” French said
“I just feel that this is in the best interest of our community and also addresses our immediate policing needs.”
The Squamish Chief asked the Squamish RCMP if there had been any increase in sexual assault reports or general crime in the area since June 2024—when the floatel was moved into position.
A spokesperson for the Squamish RCMP said they did not have any information to provide about this
Visit the District of Squamish website for more details on the WLNG tax rates.
FILE PHOTO VIA WOODFIBRE LNG The Woodfibre LNG site
DID YOU KNOW IT WAS AN EARTHQUAKE?
Amagnitude 4.7 earthquake hit at 1:26 p.m., 27 km from Sechelt, at a depth of 1 km, according to Natural Resources Canada
The federal agency says no reports of damage have been noted at this time. Squamish is about 35 km from the epicentre.
In downtown Squamish, at The Squamish Chief office, the whole building shook for several seconds.
Near the Squamish Airport, meteorologist Jason Ross said he felt “one heck of a jolt.”
Reports coming in show it was felt throughout the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley, in Whistler, Vancouver Island and even as far north as Prince George.
Soon after the shaking started, the Natural Resources Canada Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) alert sounded on cell phones.
According to a District of Squamish alert, there was no tsunami threat.
The muni alert said District infrastructure was being inspected for any potential damage.
A spokesperson for Woodfibre LNG said there were no known impacts to the
HOW IS WILSON THE RESCUE GOOSE DOING?
The bird ‘continues to be very feisty’ says rescue centre staff
JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@squamishchief.com
Squamish’s Wilson the Canada goose, which was rescued with an 80-centimetre (31-inch) arrow sticking out of its rump on Jan. 14, is doing just fine. After his capture and urgent vet care, Wilson was transferred to MARS Wildlife Rescue, located near Courtenay on Vancouver Island
The rescue’s Leona Doig told The Squamish Chief that Wilson is “doing very well.”
She said the goose’s wound has greatly
reduced in size and rescue staff are very happy with how it is healing.
“He is eating well on his own and continues to be very feisty,” she said in an email on Feb. 21.
“When we feel he is ready to move outside, we will start work on weatherproofing his feathers, before [readying him] for release,” she said.
“This is all good news for this amazing bird. He has become very special here at MARS Wildlife Rescue and one of our many favourites among our caregivers.”
The folks behind MARS Wildlife Rescue helped 1,035 in-need animals in 2024
To donate to their efforts go to the giving page on the rescue’s website.
Woodfibre LNG site due to the earthquake
“We are assessing work areas to ensure safe working conditions,” said WLNG’s Sean Beardow, shortly after the quake. “Our workforce mustered on site as a precaution but no evacuation was required.”
A spokesperson for FortisBC said its crews working on the Eagle MountainWoodfibre Gas Pipeline tunnel noticed the earthquake; activities were paused and then onsite crews mustered. Tunnelling then resumed.
At Britannia Mine Museum, staff completed a thorough site inspection of
the National Historic Site and confirmed that all structures and exhibits were secure, a spokesperson for the museum told The Squamish Chief. Staff held on-site visitors in safe zones while the team did their inspections. The museum remained opened throughout
The Sea to Sky Gondola halted operations for the rest of the day, as a precaution.
Aftershocks are to be expected hours, days, or weeks after the main quake.
Aftershocks can cause building damage and falling debris.
Drop, cover and hold on during aftershocks.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARS WILDLIFE RESCUE Wilson is making good progress, MARS Rescue says
DJ KOOKUM BRINGS GLOBAL SOUNDTOSQUAMISHARTSFESTIVALFUNDRAISER
Theenergetic DJ will be joined by DannyMal,JustSheila,and Firefoxfor
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WhenCheyannaKootenhayoo wasa little girl,music wasplaying more ofteninher housethanthe TV
Kootenhayoo,who performs as DJ KOOKUM,recalls recordingsongs from the radiooncassettetapes
Then herfamilygot itsfirst computer
She wouldplaymusic andthenplaywith theknobs on thecomputer’sspeakers.
“There wasavolume, abase, andone more [knob].And Iusedtojustplayaroundwith them.I’d listen to music, andturnthe bass offand on andjustrandomly play with them,” sherecalled. Herinterestall makes sense now, more than 12 yearsintoher DJing career.
When shewas akid though,she didn’t imagineshe wouldtakethispath.
“I didn’t even know what aDJwas or what they did,”she said.
Butwhenshe bought herfirst setofrealDJ gear,her passionand confidence increased andshe knew it waswhatshe wanted to do. Sheisnow knowninternationally,playing
foraudiences in Germany, Australia, Mexico, andthe U.S.
In Canada shehas played at,among many other events,Basscoast,Bastid’sBBQ and VancouverIndigenousFashion Week.
Coming up,she is performing at BrackendaleArt Gallery: Café &Culture Centre as part of afundraiserfor the Squamish Arts Festival on Friday,Feb.28.
TheIndigenousDJand producer from the Alexis Nakota SiouxNationisbased in Vancouver, butthisisn’t herfirst time performing in Squamish SheplayedatSp’akw’us FeatherPark during theSquamish Arts Festival last August
“Itwas honestly oneofmyfavourite sets lastyear, becauseI wasDJing,and Ihad this massive crowd—everyone’s having so much fun, andthenyou just seethe mountainsin theback. It wassopretty,”she recalled
This upcoming show will be herfirst of 2025,asshe took some time offinthe fall
As to what to expect from this show,she said shecalls hermusic aglobalsound. Hershows arealwayshighenergy, getting people vibing anddancing.
“I definitely love kind of like afast, crunchy-type music,”she said.
Shemixes variousgenres, such as hip-hop remixes, Latinand Brazilian.
“It’salwayssomething fun,”she said. (Findout more abouther on herwebsite or Instagram.)
Thefundraiseralsoincludesperformances by DannyMal,JustSheila, andFirefox.
KEEPINGSQUAMISHARTS FESTIVAL FREE
Clea Young, executivedirectorofSquamish Arts told TheSquamishChief that thenon-profit hasseenreduced grantfunding forits festival
“Ifwewanttokeepita free eventfor thepublic, we need to find othersources of revenue, such as sponsorships anddoing events such as this fundraiser to keep it free,” shesaid, adding that thereare newcosts associated with the programming that thereweren’t previously
“Now that theSp’akw’us FeatherParkisopen to thepublic, thereare costsassociatedwith usingitthatweren’t therebefore, such as waste management andtraffic controland that sort of thing, andkeeping thesitesafefor everyone who’sdownthere.”
“It’sgoing to be ahighlydanceable evening, essentially, on thethreshold of spring.And we just want to putSquamish Arts Festival at the forefrontinpeople’sminds,sothatthey’re excitedabout it as we move closer.”
Find outmoreabout thefundraiserand get ticketsonEventbrite. Search for“Squamish Arts Festival Fundraiser.”
Keep an eyeonthe Squamish Arts Festival websiteand social mediafor updatesand details.
There’s asongthatU.S.singerRob Thomas wroteand sings, Fire On TheMountain, that hasthe line “Where do youturnwhenthe worldmoves on,” followed by “I seethe future but it’s getting farther.”Thisislikelyhow many Canadians arefeelingright now, with thethreatof tariffslooming andthe question of whether Canada couldbecomethe 51st stateofAmerica no longer ajoke, butsomething seriouslydiscussed
It is easy to feel adrift,likeone of themany derelict abandonedboats floating in Howe Sound, at themercy of thewind.
Butifwegroundourselves in thehereand nowof Squamish,our anchor anddirection forwardare more clear.
Whilewehaveour differences, to be sure,there aresigns of connection andcareall around us.
We take care of each otherhereand that isn’t goingtochange, come what may.
Just oneexample of manyisthe Squamish HelpingHands SocietyColdest Nightofthe Year fundraisingwalk,thattookplace on Saturday night.
On anight that couldnot have beenmoredreary, hundreds of walkers, on 55 teamsand 36 volunteerswalkedshouldertoshoulder—oratleast umbrella to umbrella—toraise fundsfor our community’smostvulnerable.
They raised,bythe most recent tally, over $92,000.(Youcan stilldonatetohelpreach the $125,000 goal.)
We come together in Squamish,and as long as we keep doingthat, we will be OK.
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BE EMERGENCYREADY
Another examplecomingupisthe annual Guns &Hoses CharityHockey Game,which sees Squamish Fire Rescue andSquamishRCMP members take to theice in afriendlyhockey game—Canada’sgame—forcharity.
ThegameisonFriday, March14at6 p.m, at the BrennanParkRec Centre Arena.
This time,the popular non-profit eventisputting allthe fundsraised toward localRyanLagasse,his wifeand twochildren.
Lagasse, whoworkedatthe Public Works Department foryears,isinpalliativecarewith terminalcancer
“Ourcommunity’s generosity canhelpease[his family’s]burdenduring this incredibly difficult time,”reads theevent listing.
Indeed.
Getyourtickets on Eventbrite, by searching “SquamishGuns&Hoses Hockey Game.”
Squamish will always show up to help each other in timesofneed. We provethattimeand again.
When youthink of it that way, it is abit easier to feel confidentnomatterwhatthe future outsideof ourtownholds.
We have goteachother’s backs, andalwayswill.
Editor’s note:Thiscolumn waswritten priortoFriday’s earthquake butseems even more timely andcrucial now.
Ifthere is onethingIhavelearntsince moving to Squamish eightmonthsago,it’sthatthe Seato Skyhighway is an unpredictablearea. With only oneroadconnectingSquamish to Vancouver, allittakesisone accident or natural disaster andyou couldbeseparated from your home andyourloved ones foranunknown amount of time.
Afterbeing caught on thewrong side of an incident notonce, but twiceoverthe past six months,the need forpeopletocarry an emergency kitintheir cars hasbecomeincreasinglyapparentto me.
On Dec. 14,alandslide of mudand treestumbled fromMagnesiaCreek spilling debris across Highway 99 at thenorth endofLionsBay.
Foralmost24hours,the highwaywas closed andI, likemanyothers, wasstuck on theVancouver side of the landslide.
As Ihavementioned in previous columns, Iused to live in my van,soIhad abed to sleepin,somethingtocookmyfoodwithand only required atrip to thegrocery storetoberelativelycomfortable for thenight
Similarly, on Feb. 9, when Highway99was blocked in both directionsnearMurrinProvincialParkfor over sixhours,Ifound myself stuckinalineoftraffic that ranfor kilometres
ReturningfromatriptoCostco, both myself and my partnerwereabletowaitout theclosure with food,water andbasic comforts.
Butotherswerenot as lucky. On social media, many people were commenting on Facebook pages asking forwater or food or blanketstokeepwarmin thebelow-zerotemperatures.
NowwithHighway 99 closures beingatleast a bi-yearlyoccurrence, particularly during winter,I can’thelpbut wonder whymorepeopledon’t carry an emergencykit in theircar.
Accordingtothe Government of B.C.,itis recommendeddrivers pack an emergency“graband-go”kit fortheir vehicle. This kitshouldinclude:
(We have good feelings that we live, we work and we play on the lands of the Squamish Nation)
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• Small first-aid kit and personal medications
• Personal toiletries and items, such as an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
• Copy of your emergency plan
• Copies of important documents, such as insurance papers and identification
• Cash in small bills
• Local map with your family meeting place identified
• Seasonal clothing including extra clothing if possible, proper footwear, and an emergency blanket or sleeping bag
• Pen and notepad
• Whistle
• Help/OK signs to display the appropriate side outward in your car window
TO THE EDITOR
POLITICS SERVES GOVERNANCE
Re: The column “BC Greens Ghosted by their own MLAs” [published in The Squamish Chief Feb. 6)
Rob Shaw, the 17-year veteran of political journalism, appears to have lost sight of the point of politics; properly, politics serves governance, not governance serves politics.
In B.C., the electorate has voted (twice) for the centrist Green Party, the only party to challenge status quo subsidies and
LETTERS POLICY
The Squamish Chief welcomes letters to the
expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, to hold the balance of power in the Legislature. This is democracy. Why would the Greens burden their two sitting MLAs to lead the party when it’s possible to elect a dedicated leader? Is there a dearth of possibility for bright candidates committed to facing the climate crisis? No Should Jeremy Valeriote have to sacrifice the time to parent his young children in the name of political optics? No.
Neither does the statement, “disenfranchised environmentalists reportedly signed up enough new members to mount
during an emergency
Other emergency vehicle supplies include a windshield scraper, a lighter, shovel and traction mat, battery jumper cables and a tow rope
Using the little amount of space in your car required for an emergency kit is a small price to pay if it means you can be more comfortable if and when the next Highway 99 closure comes.
a creditable bid to defeat David Eby” accurately reflect the motivation behind the (democratic) attempt to elect Anjali Appadurai as a candidate in the NDP leadership race
The point was to ensure that the climate and species extinction crises would be subject to debate But her candidacy was disallowed by the NDP Chief Elections Officer, and former resource extraction lobbyist, Elizabeth Cull. So no democratic discourse, just politics.
Julie Malcolm Squamish
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NoticeofPool Closure
Districtstaff areactively working on solutions to address the pool deck slipping hazardthathas resulted in itsclosure. Thetimeline forreopening is dependentononcethe correctivesolution has beendetermined, implementing it,undergoing inspections, receivingVCH approval,and operationalconsiderations.Atthis time, the pool is estimated to remain closed foratleastfour weeks,though thiscouldextendfurther depending on the required work and approval process
Formoreinformation and FAQs regarding the Pool Closure, please visit the Pool Updatesand FAQpage. We willcontinue to shareupdatesasmoreinformation becomes available
Weunderstand thisclosureisfrustrating,and we appreciate your patienceasweworktowards reopening. squamish.ca/rec/pool
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN RECREATION AND CULTURE
Don’tforget about our awesome drop-in programs! Perfectchancetoescape the rain, tryanew activity and meet new people.
Look foradrop-in program here: squamish.ca/rec
t Riders (1–5yrs)
SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE
REGISTRATION BEGINS
8 am,TUESDaY, MARCH 11
Little Sneakers (1–5yrs)
Come play, exploreand move your body in our playground.Children willenjoybeing physically activeand making new friends in asafe, social environmentfilledwith slides,climbers,riding toys,sports equipmentand more!
Escape the rain, cold,and roads! Come visit the gym with ride-oncars and trikes provided by Recreation Services.Participants are also welcome to bring arun bike from home with clean wheels and aproperly fitted bike helmet forthe rider.
Mini Sneakers (1–3yrs)
Asmaller take on our ‘Little Sneakers’program. Come play, exploreand move your body in our indoor playground. Children will enjoybeing physically activeand making new friends in asafe, social environment filledwith slides,soft blocks,balls,tunnels,and more!
Sub-Lease Agreement–Sea To Sky CommunityServicesSociety
PursuanttoSection 24 of the CommunityCharter, the DistrictofSquamish herebygives noticeof its intention to grantassistancetothe SeatoSky CommunityServices Societybyallowing use of land and building through asublease agreementat38425 Hemlock Avenue (Valleycliffe ChildcareFacility) forsixteen years and four months forone dollar per annum forthe purposes of providingchildcare services on behalf of the DistrictofSquamish.
Operation of the licensed Valleycliffe Childcare Facilityispursuanttoapartnering agreement between the DistrictofSquamish and Seato SkyCommunityServices Society, and tied to commitments set out in the DistrictofSquamish ChildcareBCNew Spaces Funding Agreementwith the ProvinceofB.C.
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PROUDLY CANADIAN
PROUDLY CANADIAN
JUMPINGFOR JOY: NiallBellhad an awe-inspiringexperienceonHowe SoundnearPorteau Cove on Sunday when he spottedapod of dolphins
LocalSquamishbusinesses have putout acallfor residentstoshop localafter foot trafficnoticeablydrops on ClevelandAve
INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY
ilemayconway@squamishchief.com
It’slunchtime on aWednesday in February andthe shopsofdowntown Squamish arequiet.
Some arebuzzing with more energy than others,but foraroundhalfofthe businesses on ClevelandAvenue, customersare farand fewinbetween.
Butwiththe “shop Canadian made” movement—launched afterU.S.President Donald Trumpdecided to potentially impose 25%tariffs on exported Canadian goodsand 10%onCanadianenergy resources—growingstrongerbythe day, many shop owners arehopingresidents can swap theironlineshoppingtosupportlocal instead.
WILD ANDHEART
ForWildand Heartboutiqueowner Candice Kane,the lack of localsupport hasbeena difficult pill to swallow.
“Ifindoutside of asmall little groupoflocals, it’s just tourists [shoppingdowntown] andIdon’t getit,”KanetoldThe Squamish Chief.
“I’ve had people come in here andsay,‘I’ve livedhere20years,I’venever been in your store.’ Idon’t know wherethey’re shoppingorwhat they’re doing [but it’s notdowntown]”.
With over 23 Canadian brands in store, rangingfromskincare, jewelry, clothing and more,KaneisurgingSquamish shoppers to checkout otherbusinesses downtown before optingtoshoponline.
ThepreviousThursday, Kane said notone personcameintoher store, adisheartening feelingshe believes othershop owners can sympathize with
“Ihad nobody, like zero sales…You have to be doingatleast probably $500aday to kind of
make it,” shesaid.
“There’s moneyhere, you cansee thecars, I standatthe window andthere’s BMWs and TeslaseverywheresoIdon’t really buythat argument[that people can’taffordtoshophere]
“Sohow canweworktogethertoget theword outtothe tourists or to thelocal people.Because [ifitkeeps goingthisway]wewon’t allbehere. AndisthatwhatSquamishwants?”
Kane said therippleeffectoffailing to support localbusinessesextends furtherthanjustone store.
“Ifwe’re gone,all thesepeoplethatwesupport [withsmall businesses]they’re gone,” shesaid, noting many of herproductsare madeby Squamish entrepreneurs.
“I know that tourists aregoing to come when thesummercomes back,but Ithink just the localpeoplecomingin, supporting allofus downtown,that’sthe thing. They’re non-existent forthe most part.”
BE CLEANNATURALLY
Anotherlocal storeboastingahugerange of Canadian andSquamish-madeproductsisBe CleanNaturally,owned by KirstinFrench. Whilesomemay be frustrated by the
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PHOTOBYINDIGOLEMAY-CONWAY/THESQUAMISHCHIEF CandiceKane, of Wild andHeart
potential tariff taxes, French believes the movement will have a positive effect on Canadian brands
“We have had a number of opportunities to see how important it is to shop local, and we haven’t really taken them seriously enough,” French told The Squamish Chief.
“So I think that this political situation that we have right now is a fantastic opportunity for us to realize the importance of supporting our own economy.”
Be Clean Naturally stocks a variety of house-made soaps, alongside a number of environmentally friendly products made by local artisans across B.C. and Canada
“Before we moved into the space, I sold the Be Clean Naturally products at the farmer’s market for four years. So, I made a lot of connections with other people that sold at the farmer’s market and still sell their products here now, 10 years later,” French said
Throughout the store, shoppers can find pottery, honey, skincare, mushroom products, essential oils and more, all of which are Canadian-made.
While 2025 is looking more promising for French, the previous year proved to be a tougher one financially.
“We had a tough 2024, the first five months was, of all the years that I’ve been in business, the hardest,” she said.
“I think after the small business loans had to be paid back for COVID, my understanding from talking to other people was that there was a massive amount of businesses that were not prepared to pay that money back, and so they took out loans at much higher interest rates than when they borrowed the money.
“And so it just hit our economy hard when that deadline came Normally, our tourist season here starts to pick up, like April, May, and that didn’t happen until August, and we
didn’t get back to normal numbers until October.”
French hopes that whether or not the tariffs are imposed upon Canada, consumers will take the opportunity to support Canadian and Squamish-made products
“I do think that a large part of the onus is on the consumers to make choices that support rather than undermine our economy,” she said
“This is a difficulty that we’re going to learn something great from in the longer run, we just have to be a little patient in the meantime with people that are really frustrated and want to blame someone else for forcing this on us.”
EMPIRE OF DIRT
For Laura Bradley, the past 10 years at her store Empire of Dirt on Cleveland Ave. has brought many ups and downs, but one thing that has held strong is her desire to support local.
“I’ve been here nine years, and it’s all local artists and jewelry, art, you name it and my store is specifically for local artists,” Bradley said Much like others on the strip, Bradley has noticed fewer locals opting to spend in stores and instead swaying towards online websites
“I think coming downtown is a little bit difficult I don’t think people have extra money these days to be buying all the wants and plus Amazon, it’s right there delivered to your door
and it’s cheap,” she said.
“It’s so hard I find with people spending a little extra money on local artists, rather than Amazon and whatnot.
“You know, it might cost you a little bit extra, but it’s going into the pockets of hundreds of people in town, families We always donate to the sports and dance clubs, but Amazon doesn’t do that for the local people.”
Since news of the potential tariff taxes though, Bradley has seen a slight uptick in sales.
PHOTO INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF Soaps at Be Clean Naturally.
PHOTO INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF
Laura Bradley, at Empire of Dirt.
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“I have actually found in the last couple of weeks that there are people who are supporting local artists, I have noticed a bit of an uptick,” she said
SCANDINAVIA WOLF
Kristy Turney has been selling jewelry in Squamish for almost nine years and almost all of her stock is made in-house “Pretty much everything in here is Canadian,
so we’re lucky that way, because we make the majority of ourselves in-house, and most of our suppliers are also Canadian,” she said
While other businesses have felt a drop in customers, Turney, who relocated Scandinavia Wolf to downtown Squamish just over a year ago has felt an uptick in sales.
“We’ve seen a lot more traffic, because we came from somewhere that was a bit more hidden so it’s kind of different for us than people that have been on this street for a long time,” she said
“It was a really good Christmas season, and I think a lot of it had to do with people just wanting to shop local, but also because of the strike that was happening with the postal service so most people had to kind of stop buying online and then shop local.”
However, she did note that this past month has seen quieter foot traffic.
Echoing the sentiment from fellow shop owners, Turney said the benefit of shopping local and Canadian-made ensures that funds trickle throughout the community.
“If you’re shopping local, you’re spending money at our store, so then I’m going to spend money at your store because I have money to spend. It brings the community together,” she said
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CANADIAN CRUST
PHOTO BY INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF Kristy Turney of Scandinavia Wolf Designs.
SUPPORT Local SUPPORT Canadian
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DOWNTOWN SQUAMISHBUSINESS IMPROVEMENTASSOCIATION
KerryNeil, executivedirectorofthe
Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association, believes the“Shop Canadian Made”movementwillhavea positive effect on downtown Squamish
“Manyofour downtown businesses havelong been dedicatedtoproviding products that reflectquality andcraftsmanship with many businesses choosing to focusonCanadianmade or locallycrafted products,” Neilsaid.
“The shifttowards sellingCanadian-made goodswillbegreat forour communityand is also aresponsetoconsumerdemandfor productsthatare made responsibly.
“Thisputsour businesses inanadvantageous position attracting consciousconsumers who care aboutwhere theirproducts comefrom.”
Neil agrees that downtown Squamishhas seen adropincustomerrates over thepastyear andhopes locals will listen to thecalls from localbusinessownerstosupportthemwhere they can.
“It’struethatfoottraffic hasbeenslower, whichIbelieve is areflectionofbroadertrends we’ve seen across many communities andisdue toeconomic factorsand changing consumer habits,” shesaid.
“Peopleare shopping more online,and there arealsoshiftsinhow people choose to spend theirlimitedtimeand money. However, when consumersare encouraged to supportlocal businesses andbubyCanadian, it createsa senseofconnectionbetween theproductsthey purchase andthe communitytheyare part of “Thisconnectionissomething that big-box retailersor online shopping can’tprovide Supporting Canadian-madeproducts, especially from Squamish businesses, is crucial becauseitdirectlybenefitsour localeconomy.”
IS IT CANADIAN MADE?
Accordingtothe federalCompetition Bureau, to be labelled a“ProductofCanada,”atleast 98% of thetotal direct costsofproducing or manufacturing the productbeing sold hasto havebeenincurredinCanada.
To have the“Made in Canada”label, (a)the last substantialtransformationofthe good has to have occurred in Canada; (b)atleast 51%of thetotal direct costsofproducing or manufacturing thegood have to have been incurred in Canada;and (c)the item hastohaveaqualifier, such as “60% Canadian contentand 40% importedcontent.”
Formoreinformation on localbusinessesvisit theDowntownSquamishBusiness ImprovementAssociation website.
COMEDY QUEENS TAKE THE STAGE: JANE STANTON AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY
Stanton, comedian, actress, and producer, is bringing the laughs to the Brackendale Art Gallery: Café & Culture Centre on March 9, in honour of International Women’s Day
JENNIFER THUNCHER
jthuncher@squamischief.com
Comedian, actress and producer Jane Stanton is coming to the Brackendale Art Gallery: Café & Culture Centre—and she is bringing her funny friends.
The veteran of the stand-up stage and screen is headlining (and producing) the Queens of Comedy show at The BAG on March 9, in honour of International Women’s Day.
With her for the 2.5-hour show will be Cassidy Furman, who has performed with Just for Laughs Vancouver, Niki Mohrdar, also of Just for Laughs, and the Soft For Us Podcast, and Brittany Lyseng, a Seattle International Comedy Competition winner, who has also performed at Just For Laughs, and on CBC’s The Debaters.
Comedian Kelsey Hamilton, also from Just for Laughs, lives in Squamish and will also be on stage.
“These four comedic powerhouses will have you roaring with laughter as they bring their wit, humour, and perspective to the stage in
celebration of women’s strength and humour in the world of comedy,” reads the release.
“It’s going to be a great night. You’re going to laugh,” says Stanton over the phone from her Kerrisdale home.
She said audiences should expect her signature storytelling humour She talks about her family and going away, among other topics
“That’s the beauty of stand-up So it’s my perspective on whatever it is,” she said
While she has done shows in spots around the globe, she said beyond the odd saying or phrase, people and humour translate well wherever it is
“At the end of the day, we’re all human. You know, there might be a little saying or something that is different in that way But everything else is very similar.”
In preparation for the upcoming show, she recently came up to check out The BAG, which she called a “hidden gem.”
“I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s so cool.”
She got the whole Squamish experience when she was here, seeing paragliders—they might have been BASE jumpers—crossing the highway over her as she drove into town, and then she got caught behind the seven-hour Sea to Sky
Highway closure due to a se trying to head back to Vanc
She got the small-town l offering a place to stay give out.
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Highway s sh hile trying Van love, too, with a local given the hotels were sold Squamish [though] unexpected,”
Go to “Queens of Comedy March 9th!” Eventbrite for tickets to the Squamish show
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THE GIVING KIND: On Feb. 13, the local Men’s Shed had a visit from dignitaries. Left to right Robert Goluch, Men’s Shed national president, Joanne Thompson Minister of Seniors, Sea to Sky MP Patrick Weiler and David Gayton, president of Squamish Men’s Shed Last year, members of the local Men’s Shed devoted more than 2, 500 volunteer hours to community projects.
THE LOAM HUSTLER: A NEW WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE IN SQUAMISH
New enduro race slated for May 11 aims to get more women into mountain bike racing and hopefully onto more podiums at race events
INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY
ilemayconway@squamishchief.com
Anew women’s only mountain bike race is coming to Squamish this year—The Loam Hustler.
Founded by Clare Livingstone, the woman behind Treat Squamish and Ladies Who Loam, the enduro race slated for May 11 will offer two courses for women of all skill levels
LADIES WHO LOAM
For Livingstone, bike riding has always been a part of her life in one way or another.
“I guess my dad, grandad, and partner were the instigators in my passion for the sport,” Livingstone told The Squamish Chief.
“I have always ridden a bike, mostly on family cross-country rides in my home country of Scotland or commuting to work. It wasn’t until I moved to Australia and met my partner that I got into downhill mountain biking.
“We moved to Squamish in 2016, where I became a SORCA member, and my passion and skill escalated. Fast forward nine years, and I still love riding but I love supporting women riding even more!”
In 2021, she launched the Ladies Who Loam, an unofficial ladies-only social ride to get more female riders into the sport.
“[There are] no membership, no registration, no fees, no waivers and no prerequisites; just turn up and ride,” Livingstone said
“If I had to guess, we have probably had over 500 different women of all abilities come ride with us.”
THE LOAM HUSTLER
Livingstone said that the desire to create a women’s only enduro race came after realizing how “underrepresented women are” in the sport.
“After running Ladies who Loam for four years as well as attending many B.C. Cup races and World Cup races as a spectator, I realized how underrepresented women are,” she said
“We need more juniors and more women riding so we can have more women making it to elite level and more women on podiums.
“Putting on a women-specific race run by women is key to providing a stepping stone to other races like the Squamish Enduro and B.C. Cup races.”
She describes the event as a space for women to be able to build confidence to enter a race with men, while also being able to push their comfort zones and have fun at the same time
The race will be enduro style, which means that riders are only timed on the downhill stages
Two course options will be offered: a black five-stage course and a blue three-stage course
According to the SORCA website, the black course will run from:
Stage 1: Somewhere Over There
Stage 2: The Sauce, Ditch Pig 3
Stage 3: Lower Another Man’s Garbage
Stage 4: McLoud, Whet Yer Blade, Brodown
Stage 5: Your Mom, Phil & Cam’s, Pseudo 3
The blue course will run from:
Stage 1: Full Nelson, Lower Half Nelson
Stage 2: Lowdown 1, Brodown *Please respect the current closure of Lowdown 1
Stage 3: Pseudo 1,2,3
“The blue course is also aMTB (adaptive mountain bike) friendly,” Livingstone said
“It was important for me to have the opportunity for adaptive riders to compete as I really want to eliminate as many barriers as I can for women to ride
“The Sea to Sky Gondola is supporting the [Adaptive Mountain Biking] riders by paying their registration fees.”
Juniors under 20 years of age will also have half-price entry.
As for how many people she expects to take part in the inaugural race? Over 100 have already committed.
“Being the inaugural year, it’s so hard to know We had anticipated 175, but we already
Putting
a women-specific race run by women is key to providing a stepping stone to other races like the
and B.C. Cup races.
have 140 riders registered and it’s not even been open a week,” Livingstone said.
“Profits raised from this event will be used to protect, develop and maintain our incredible trail network through SORCA as well, and a portion will be a legacy fund towards supporting this race for years to come.”
It’s the hope that more women can make it onto podiums across the globe that drives Livingstone to advocate for races like The Loam Hustler.
“As I write this, I am sat in Tasmania at Red Bull Hardline supporting Canadian rider Gracey Hemstreet She is a force!” Livingstone said
Hemstreet, a 20-year-old B.C. rider, took home the win on Feb. 7 at the Red Bull Hardline—one of the toughest downhill mountain bike races in the world
“Being the only girl on the podium after injuries and the only girl to complete the course, it just goes to show how underrepresented women are and how much they need those grassroots races as a building block to take it to the next level.”
Registration for the event opened on Feb. 1 and will close on April 11 Riders can register via the SORCA website where they can also sign up to be a volunteer.
PHOTO BY CLINT TRAHAN
The Loam Hustler is coming to Squamish on May 11
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MarieLuise Venekamp nee-Middelmann
August5,1948January10,2025
Itiswith deep sorrow and muchlove that we mournthe passing of our belovedmotherand Omi.
She will be lovingly remembered byher father Robert(Dorothy);her devoted husband Bert; daughters Kirsten(Don) and Corrina (Rocky); sons Dale (Angie) and Joe(Jenna); grandchildren Stephanie(Matt), David (Melissa),Michael, Madalyn, Calen, (Jade), Cory(Anya), Cameron (Wisdom), Tyler,and Colby;greatgrandchildren Charlotte, Olivia,Olive, Heidi, and Adaline; sister Gloria (Rob), brothersBobby (Melanie) andBarry(Pat);and many nieces and nephews. She waspredeceased by her mother,Emilie.
Marie was borninGermany and emigrated to Canada as ayoung girl. Her family spent time in Montreal, Ontario, andManitoba before settling in Squamish. Aftergraduating, she worked atRoyal Bank and was lateremployed with the FederalGovernment of Canada. She and Bertmoved to Campbell River,where she loved the beachhouseand spending time with family
Marie was kind, generous, loving and supportive. We aregrateful to have beenloved by her
Thank you to the nursesand staffatEvergreen Seniorshome for theircareand compassion.
Emma Deanna Ramage
Emma,our sweetgirl, knownaffectionately as ‘EM” by herfamilyand friendsbornDecember15, 2002, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, after alongand courageous battle with Diabetes, at the tender ageofonly22. Shewillalwaysberemembered forher big, beautifulsmile,her laughter andability to always getwhatshe wanted.Evenonthe hardestof days, she always gave it herbest. Hergoal wastomake tomorrow better than yesterday. Sheloved us all.
Emma heartwas filledwithlovefor herfamily. She left behind Dad, Angus(Nicole), Mom, Jana (John), Aunty Sharon (Steve), BrotherNicholas, Sister Kate, herSquamishfamily, The Sayle’s, herGrandma Judy,and many Aunts, Uncles andcousins.
Emmalived,loved andconsidered Squamish home before moving to Ladner
ShewenttoschoolatGaribaldi HighlandsElementary (Mrs.Lariviere (grade 4, herfavoriteteacher), Squamish Elementary,Don Ross Secondaryand Graduated at DeltaSecondary School
Growingup, Emmaloved andhad apassionfor danceand wasapartofthe Howe SoundDance Academyand continueddance in Ladner until she graduated. Emma was also apartof theSquamishYouth Soccer Association, coachedbyher Dadfor several years. Emmaloved art, music andall things beauty.
Until we meet again, sweetangel. We love you.
Inlieu of flowers,weask youdonatetothe BC Children’s Hospital Foundation or to Diabetes Canada in Emma’s name
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HOROSCOPE WEEK OF FEB27, 2025 -MAR 5, 2025
ARIES March 21-April 19
You’ll come up with great ideas and innovative proposals this week.Your plans maychangeafew times basedonyourmood. This could irritate some people around you
TAURUS April 20-May20
Amid achaotic situation, brilliantideas often emerge.Ifyou’refeeling overwhelmed, asecond cupofcoffeemight be just the boost of energy you need to accomplishgreat things.
GEMINI May21-June 20
After aparticularly stressful period,takinga step back and indulgingin some well-deservedrest is important. This break will help you recharge yourbatteries and feel refreshed.
CANCER June 21-July 22
You’ll putinaconsiderable amountofovertime at work this week.You’ll alsoenjoy relaxing moments with familyand friends and participate in enrichingactivities together
LEO July 23-Aug. 22
Atriporaromantic getaway will lift yourspirits.You’ll fullyembrace this blissful experience.Theideaof movingabroadorgoingon an adventure will takeshape in yourmind.
VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Change will come naturally to you this week.Choose yourfriends wisely to reduce stress in yourlife.You’ll take amorespiritual approach to life,whichwill improveyour well-beingand help you feel morealigned with your deepestdesires
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You’ll have strong emotions this week.Bemindful about puttingyourself in aposition whereyou’reforcedtomake abig decision all alone.This could lead to tough criticism that maybehardtohandle
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
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Forsome people,spring breakmeans relaxation. However, if acrowd of visitorsarrivesatyourhome, theymay takeliberties and leaveyou feelingsolely responsible for putting things back in order Fortunately, you’ll still have agreat time.
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Trustyourinstincts—they’re yourbestguide! Don’t let yourself be influencedby thosewho think theyknow everything. Believe in your ownabilities.Someone close to you mightinadvertently hold you back
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