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COUNCIL REJECTS FORTISBC’S TUP FOR WORKERS’ LODGE

The decision came after a mammoth public hearing

INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY iLemayConway@squamishchief.com

After a five-and-a-half-hour marathon public hearing, the District of Squamish council has voted against a temporary use permit for FortisBC’s workers’ accommodation lodge. By a 4-3 vote, council made the decision to oppose the lodge, which was proposed to house up to 400 Eagle Mountain Pipeline workers, with a peak of 600 workers during the summer period.

Voting in favour were councillors John French, Eric Andersen and Jenna Stoner.

Opposed were Mayor Armand  Hurford, Coun. Chris Pettingill, Coun. Andrew Hamilton and Coun. Lauren Greenlaw.

Wrapping up just before midnight on Sept. 25, the public hearing at Brennan Park Recreation Centre saw over 30 residents speak, mostly in opposition to the workers’ camp.

The most common themes raised by locals included women’s safety, the location of the camp and its impact on the Squamish Canyon project.

“I’m from Squamish Nation and I’m standing here protecting our land,” Roberta Williams said at the

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meeting.

“My concern is the location of the camp to be situated in Highlands, is going to be close to CapU. It’s too close to where people are living. I don’t know what it’s like in other territories, but I think that this is too close to your community,” Williams said.

“As you can see, I’m an Indigenous woman, and those are the women that they will be seeking out; a vulnerable Indigenous woman; our young, impressionable girls.

“We need to find a better way of getting resources for the communities; the non-Indigenous communities have such a reliance on the economy, the economy of the natural resources, but we can’t do that anymore—it’s destroying our planet.”

Squamish resident Keenan Miles said as a former Quest University student, he was also worried about the proximity of the workers’ camp to the new Capilano University campus.

“I can definitely speak to the fact that a lot of students like to recreate and hang out in that area already, and so I’m definitely concerned about that, given the not-so-good reputation these work camps have, with increased rates of violence against women, and especially younger girls,” Miles said.

“I don’t know for certain, but I would believe that in a lot of other communities, these work camps are not so close to residential areas as this one is. So it’s crazy to me that this is not only close to a residential area, but also to a university.”

Previously,  CapU officials told the Squamish Chief they were not concerned about the lodge.

“We met with FortisBC in May and based on that conversation, a risk assessment, and appropriate measures in place, we don’t have ongoing concerns for CapU students or employees on campus,” the CapU spokesperson said previously.

Squamish Canyon founder Robin Sherry said the TUP would cause catastrophic problems for the project which is nearing the halfway point of construction.

“This has been a 10 year endeavour of vision and a dream … I sold my home to pay for the compensation for the forest not to be cut down there. We went through COVID, we went through inflation, we got through everything.

“This is a tranquil area, and yes, there is some minimal industrial traffic that goes through it and during our council proceedings and all of our development permits and everything we went through in our zoning change to foster an eco tourism—we are now proposing to run an industrial way through the centre of that.

“It goes completely against the first objective of a TUP, which is not to negatively affect adjacent lands or business.”

A small percentage of the public did speak in favour of the TUP.

“This project is approved by all the regulatory authorities of the province and other agencies. We’re not going to change that,” Furry Creek resident Allan Barr said.

“It’s a temporary use permit to figure out how we’re going to house the people to build the facility, and how we can do that with the least impact on our community. I believe this is a great choice. The opposite of not doing this creates quite a bit of chaos.”

Earlier in the week Squamish Chamber of Commerce executive director, Anne MacKenzie,

wrote to the District in support of the FortisBC workers’ lodge.

“WIth an expected influx of up to 600 workers at its peak, a work camp would not only provide procurement opportunities for local businesses, it would also alleviate pressure on our already pinched rental housing market,” MacKenzie wrote.

“The chamber recently polled our membership base to take a pulse check on the sentiment in the business community, and the majority were in support of the work camp.

“We encourage the District of Squamish to issue a TUP for the establishment of a FortisBC work camp.”

After presenting their proposal at the beginning of the meeting, FortisBC representatives left the room just prior to the commencement of public comment.

The move saw members of the gallery yell at them for leaving, with one man accosting the three representatives all the way to the front door.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mayor Armand Hurford said one of the reasons he would not be supporting the issuance of a TUP was because of the impact a “man camp” would have on the community on a

Saturday night.

“I saw an early draft of this as a councillor a year before the application was made, and my first comment was ‘wow, that’s a really complicated location, who told you that was a good idea?’ Now a lot of complicated problems can be solved, and that’s through listening and through appropriate planning and listening and I have not seen that here,” Hurford said.

“The community was presented with a binary choice; one, this work camp proposal that we’re discussing here now, or two, we will just simply take all the available housing and hotel space in your community ... now, what’s the best choice of those two? It’s a really hard choice.

“What does Saturday night look like in Squamish with a 600-person man camp? We have opportunity here, and by my score, we’re taking it, to say, no, you’re going to bus in half the workforce, and on the days off, we’re going to have half the challenges on a Saturday night in Squamish. Simple.”

Coun. Pettingill spoke against the motion to approve a TUP for the workers accommodation, stating the “collection of people together” would be a real problem.

“The research that I’ve read, that I’ve been presented with, talks about work camps as the problem,” Pettingill said.

“I’m not aware that individually, a pipeline worker is a greater risk than another worker. It’s when there are collections of people together.

“So my concern is actually more about putting these people into a camp setting, as opposed to having them distributed throughout the community where they are having conversations and interactions and building relationships with people who live here all the time.”

Pettingill shared his distaste of the FortisBC representatives leaving the meeting early, stating that they could have helped clarify details the council were confused about.

“It’s really frustrating that Fortis just walked out because they heard that we were confused about local versus non-local [workers]. They didn’t bother to stay to clarify for that, so we

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PHOTO BY INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF Council members listen to speakers during the public input portion of the meeting at Brennan Park.

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THE CONTROVERSY AROUND EXPANDING INVOLUNTARY CARE

voice mixed reactions to Eby’s proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections

JENNIFER THUNCHER

jthuncher@squamishchief.com

There has been a lot of talk about secure care, or mandatory treatment since Premier David Eby announced that the provincial government was planning to open “highly” secure facilities for people under the Mental Health Act throughout B.C., as well as secure treatment within BC Corrections.

According to the announcement, all of the planned facilities will provide involuntary care under the B.C. Mental Health Act for people certified as requiring it.

According to the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, people will have to meet all these three criteria to be considered for involuntary care: severe mental health challenges, addiction issues, and brain injuries from repeated overdoses.

Eby also committed to adding more than 400 mental-health beds at new and expanded hospitals in the province by “modernizing” about 280 outdated beds and adding more than 140 new mental-health beds, with more planned.

The NDP government will also, if re-elected, look at introducing secure care for youth struggling with mental health and addictions.

Some, like Squamish parent Brenda Doherty, have voiced support for the proposals, believing involuntary care would have been a valuable tool when she had tried everything else with her young daughter, Steffanie Lawrence, who died of an accidental overdose in 2018, after she had just turned 15.

Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) has also spoken in support of an expansion of involuntary care.

“We are in the throes of a toxic drug crisis. In recent years, I can hear the leadership in B.C. Indigenous communities that have lost so many people to suicide, mental health issues, addiction, substance abuse and social challenges. Our people have been waiting,” said Nation councillor and spokesperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams at the Eby press conference when the plan was announced.

He added that many more resources are needed to deal with the social ills but called secure care expansion “a significant step forward.”

Others, like the British Columbia Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA BC), have expressed concern over the potential expansion of the use of involuntary care.

“CMHA BC is concerned that a movement to detain more people under these current conditions and culture, without addressing significant gaps in the quality and effectiveness of care, will not lead to positive or dignified outcomes for people,” reads a Sept. 18 news release from the organization.

NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES

Simon Fraser University’s Kora DeBeck, also says that expanding the use of involuntary care to deal with people with substance use issues could do more harm than good.

She spoke to The Squamish Chief about using it for youth, in particular.

DeBeck, a School of Public Policy professor, said that she gets where parents who call for more involuntary care are coming from but said

While some parents were grateful to have their child temporarily safe, many were disappointed because involuntary stabilization had little impact on their child’s substance use.

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the data doesn’t support expanding it.

“I absolutely have so much compassion for parents in that situation, and I’m a parent myself and totally understand that wish and instinct to do anything you can to support your kids,” she said, but she points to a University of Alberta study that involved parents who had used that province’s involuntary system with their children.

Unlike in B.C., Alberta parents can apply for involuntary stabilization of their children with addiction issues for up to 15 days.

“While some parents were grateful to have their child temporarily safe, many were disappointed because involuntary stabilization had little impact on their child’s substance use,” the report reads.

“Parents identified several risks of involuntary stabilization, such as angering the youth and undermining trust, and exposing them to negative peer influences.”

DeBeck added that the existing use of the

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PHOTO VIA PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FLICKR Premier David Eby discusses involuntary care at a press conference as Squamish Nation spokesperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams listens behind him.

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ROCKFALL OFF STAWAMUS CHIEF IMPACTS CLIMBING ROUTES, SAYS BC PARKS

While this one was startling, rockfalls are common from the mountain

JENNIFER

THUNCHER

jthuncher@squamishchief.com

Some Squamish residents were jostled awake at 12:16 a.m. Thursday morning by a rockfall from the north face of the Stawamus Chief.

On social media, locals, especially those who live in the Valleycliffe community that is in the shadow of the mountain, posted about being awoken by the rumbling sound or feeling the vibrations from the fall. Those already awake were drawn to their windows to see what was happening.

On the Stawamus Chief Webcam website, run by Alexis Birkill, sparks can be seen flying as the rocks tumble down the mountain.

BC Parks tells The Squamish Chief that the rocks fell off the Zodiac Wall and landed in the debris field from earlier 2021 and 2015 Zodiac rockfall events, causing some tree damage on the east flank and southern terminus of the debris pile.

“This area received comprehensive geotechnical assessment from 2021 to 2023, and we are aware that the Zodiac Wall is prone to rockfall events. The area was already closed as a result of the 2021 rockfall,” the BC Parks spokesperson said.

No BC Parks trails or infrastructure were impacted by this event, and there appears to be

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could actually understand what impact this would have on our local housing market,” he said.

“Fortis has also been very clear that they don’t need this. They can work without it, that they would bus folks in from the Lower Mainland. So you know, it’s not clear to me that there’s any improvement for a camp. It seems actually worse.”

Counc. Greenlaw has been vocal about her opposition to FortisBC’s TUP application since early on.

“I have made it abundantly clear, in no uncertain terms, several times, that I would not support a TUP that included a liquor licence and parking for hundreds of personal vehicles up our busiest forestry road,” Greenlaw said.

“So it should come as no surprise to the proponent that I am once again speaking in opposition of the motion.”

Greenlaw has been a strong advocate for women’s safety surrounding this application and stated she doesn’t see “why the District would take on the risk to our women.”

“It seems like a lot of risk for the District to take on for an issue that could be addressed with fewer than 10 Greyhound buses a day from Metro [Vancouver].

“Thank you all for coming tonight and participating in democracy this evening, and I look forward to seeing how the province will try to railroad us on this one.”

Previously, after Woodfibre LNG was unable to

no impacts to the Mamquam Forest Service Road.

“BC Parks is notifying the Squamish Access Society about the event to ensure the climbing community is aware of routes that may be impacted, which could include the Lunar Tide, Parallel Passages, Inside Passage, and Parallel Universe routes.”

Rockfalls are common off of the Chief, but this one was dramatic enough to catch the attention of even seasoned locals.

Squamish local and award-winning geoscientist Pierre Friele has not surprisingly been paying attention to the incident.

“It’s large enough to be alarming, but it’s not like what we saw, either in 2015 or the ones from the heat wave [in 2021],” he said, of previous large rockfalls that left visible scars on the rock face and below it.

He said that it is hard to pinpoint a weather event that would have precipitated this rockfall but noted the rain we have had recently.

“They are weather-related, but this rockfall doesn’t have an obvious rainfall pulse, and then the wind doesn’t look extreme. So, in the weather, there’s no kind of real trigger. But it did rain hard yesterday, and there could be a delayed response, who knows, right? It’s just one of those things. You get progressive weakening of the rock, and at some point, it just breaks. “

He said it would take close scientific

obtain a TUP to house its workers in its floatel, or floating worker accommodation, the provincial government’s Environmental Assessment Office forced the issue, by issuing a Compliance Order, telling Woodfibre LNG to stop housing workers in community and/or start housing them on the floatel in June.

The floatel has been in place housing workers since. Asked last week if a TUP was ever issued, a District spokesperson said, “Staff are working with Woodfibre LNG to seek a path to compliance.”

LAYDOWN YARD

Later in the evening, council voted 4-3 in favour of issuing a TUP for FortisBC‘s construction laydown yard.

The laydown yard, located to the northeast of the Valleycliffe neighborhood, will be used to store materials and equipment and is currently forecasted to be active until the end of 2026.

For more information on the Eagle Mountain Pipeline project, visit the District of Squamish website.

For its part, FortisBC told The Squamish Chief after the meeting that the company had heard through years of engagement an “overwhelming preference” for the lodge proposal as it would lessen the impact of the workforce on the town.

“This plan was approved by Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the BC Environmental Assessment Office in 2023, based on a comprehensive set of conditions. We are grateful for the input we received from Indigenous Nations, local organizations, and

monitoring of the conditions to be able to predict rockfalls, but he said when there are weather events, extreme heat, like the heat dome, freezing and thawing, or rain, then rockfalls can be expected.

“If it’s raining hard, don’t be surprised when it does happen,” Friele said.

“But there is no concern the whole mountain will be chipped away to a nub from the many rockfalls,” he said.

“The rockfalls are small in comparison to the size of the mountain.”

And while there was an earthquake of 4 magnitude off of Victoria Thursday morning, that was at about 4 a.m., hours after the Stawamus Chief rockfall.

The events were not related.

BE AWARE

Alex Ryan Tucker, chair of the Squamish Access Society, told The Squamish Chief rockfalls are a common event, but those who get close to the Stawamus Chief should be aware of the risk.

“Sometimes people have a perception that rockfalls never happen, and that they’re totally out of the blue, and that this is really unusual, and certainly a big rockfall is unusual and important to be aware of. But climbers and anyone who’s … in that area needs to be aware that rockfalls are a hazard of being in these sorts

community members who invested their time and expertise into shaping our proposal,” said FortisBC spokesperson Jessica Skjeveland.

“Construction is continuing on the [Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline] project, and our construction timeline will not be impacted by this decision. We will move forward with alternate plans for our worker accommodations, which includes utilizing local accommodations, with some workers commuting from out of town during peak periods of construction. We remain committed to working with the community to reduce impacts as best we can,” she said.

The company is currently reviewing the District of Squamish’s conditions with respect to the Temporary Laydown Yard, Skjeveland added.

WHY LEAVE EARLY?

About leaving the meeting early, Skjeveland said the FortisBC team made an assessment and decided to leave after proponent remarks.

“We did so based on previous experience and interactions in Squamish where some members of the public exhibited aggressive behaviour toward our employees and contractors,” she said.

“Unfortunately, these concerns were further validated last night, as our team was followed as they were departing the meeting. We urge Squamish council to ensure public meetings are a safe environment for all who attend.”

Asked about the incident, a spokesperson for The District of Squamish said the municipality does not condone the treatment of FortisBC

of spaces,” he said.  “And we think it’s just really important for climbers, especially those who are a bit newer to outdoor climbing, to always be aware when they’re going into those areas, what the risks are and some of the risks that they’re taking on.”

THE AWE OF THE ROCKFALL

Friele referenced the writing of famous naturalist the late John Muir—who helped preserve the Yosemite Valley—and his awe of seeing rockfalls, especially at night.

“He saw a rockfall produce sparks at night and described it,” Friele said.

When he was sleeping in his cabin in Yosemite National Park on March 26, 1872, there was an earthquake that precipitated a rockfall, startling him awake and mesmerizing him with the sparks that looked like a fire arc.

Of the experience, Muir wrote: “Then, suddenly, out of the strange silence and strange motion there came a tremendous roar. ... and I saw ... falling ... thousands of ... great boulders ...pouring to the valley floor in a free curve luminous from friction, making a terribly sublime and beautiful spectacle—an arc of fire fifteen hundred feet span, as true in form and as steady as a rainbow, in the midst of the stupendous roaring rock-storm.”

~With files from Bhagyashree Chatterjee/The SquamishChief

representatives during the meeting.

“The member of the audience was prevented from returning,” said the District’s Rachel Boguski.

“The District works to create a safe, civil and respectful environment at all council meetings in order to fairly support the local democratic process,” she said, adding that rules of decorum and civility are displayed at the entrance of public hearings.

“In addition, the rules of decorum and civility clearly states that anger, rudeness, ridicule, obscene or profane language, impatience, personal attacks and lack of respect for others will not be tolerated,” she added.

She noted that at the beginning of any public hearing and council meeting, the mayor reminds everyone present of these rules and notes that those who disrupt or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting will first receive a verbal warning and ultimately be asked to leave if the behaviour persists.

“Additionally, security is present in the event of a public safety risk within or outside the venue,” Boguski said.

“We recognize that public hearings often involve big issues and hard conversations. Ultimately, the individual’s outburst cost them the opportunity to participate further in the conversation and their actions were not representative of the general conduct of last night’s lengthy proceedings overall. It is our hope that we can continue to encourage and hear all views through listening and treating everyone in the room with kindness and respect.”

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Mental Health Act for people with mental illness is well established, but expanding it to deal with addictions during the toxic drug supply crisis is not the best way to solve a complex problem.

“We know that also, for a lot of people who are using drugs, there’s a lot of childhood trauma, a lot of traumatic kinds of experiences, so being forced against their will into what are generally very institutional kinds of settings is very, re-traumatizing, and has more impacts down the road in terms of then young people avoiding helping services and care and those types of things,” she said.

Another risk related to the drug crisis in B.C. is that when people come out of forced treatment, their resistance to the drugs they were on has gone down during that period, so there is an increased risk of fatal overdoses if they go back to drugs after they are released, which many do, DeBeck said.

She also said that while there is the impression that there are perfect treatments for people’s addiction to the current rotation of unregulated drugs that work, it isn’t fully accurate.

“Our kind of gold standard medications for opiate use disorders, so methadone and Suboxone, as fentanyl has become more prominent in these settings, we’ve seen that these medications’ effectiveness is going down,” she said. “When I talk to addiction physicians, they’re saying that people’s tolerances are so high on fentanyl, but knowing what kind of dose to put someone on for methadone ... the medical guidelines, haven’t caught up to what the context

is with fentanyl.”

Given all of this, DeBeck concludes that forcing people into addiction treatment against their will isn’t good policy.

DeBeck said while the current government has thrown money at the problem and made some things better about seeking treatment, the current voluntary system is still inadequate, and that needs to improve.

“So young people don’t have to wait; where treatment is tailored for young people,” she said, as an example.

She further argues that recovery is also about poverty reduction, housing affordability and a healthy economy.

“They’re using substances for a reason, and often, it’s to help them cope with economic poverty, a lack of hope or vision for the future. And so if they go to some sort of addiction treatment and maybe they stop using drugs, they come out and ... ‘I have no home, I have no job, I have no community, I have no connections.’

There’s nothing for them. And so I think we need to also be looking at treatment much more holistically and expansively. It’s not just about them and ending their use of drugs. It’s about giving them other options and more life opportunities.”

REGULATION/SAFER SUPPLY

In B.C., an average of close to seven people a day died from unregulated drugs in 2023, according to the BC Coroners Service.

In terms of addressing toxic drug deaths, in addition to treatment, and addressing social and economic disparity, DeBeck says the government

should be “very involved in regulating the supply and distribution of drugs.”

She said currently, so-called “hard” drug production and distribution is left to cartels and organized crime.

“They put in whatever they want, and they give it to whoever they want, and they target vulnerable, vulnerable people. They target young people. So, if government was regulating the production of drugs, then the content, purity, dosing—all of those things—would be transparent.”

She said with the distribution of drugs; she isn’t advocating how society approaches alcohol, where it’s highly promoted and made available and marketed with events like happy hour and how liquor stores are very prevalent.

“That would be a catastrophic model for us,” she said. “But I think if we look at something like what we’ve done with tobacco, I think we’ve taken a very public health-based approach to tobacco ... price controls are very strict, access controls are very strict, and it also has been, lots of public education around the harms of tobacco,” she said.

“I think we have so many more tools when we look at regulation versus when we look at prohibition; with our current state of prohibition, we’ve really abdicated all control.”

DeBeck said she knows it is hard for many in the public to imagine what regulation of now-illegal substances could look like, and some would fear a store on every corner, but she said it doesn’t have to be that way.

DeBeck pointed to Dr. Bonnie Henry’s report released in July that recommended enabling

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access to alternatives to unregulated drugs.

“These are things we could do,” she said.

Recently, psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Vigo, who was appointed in June by Premier Eby as his chief scientific adviser for psychiatry and who is leading a team to chart a course for more involuntary and voluntary services, clarified to the Times Colonist what the expansion of involuntary care would mean.

“The main thing that is being misinterpreted is that what we are doing is suddenly increasing the people that are going to be forced to treatment, but if these things are implemented, there will be [fewer] people forced to treatment, [and] they will be the right people,” Vigo told Times’ reporter Cindy E. Harnett.

He said that only a couple thousand people have a combination of mental illness, substance use and overdose-related brain injury, meaning much fewer people than that would even qualify for involuntary care.

Vigo also said that many of the studies involving involuntary care that some use to oppose the option were not randomized and that many such patients are not given the medication they need in treatment to sustain their health once back in the community.

The provincial government has said that clarifying the existing Mental Health Act and any changes that would happen, should the NDP be in power post-Oct. 19, would “ensure that people, including youth, can and should receive care when they are unable to seek it themselves.”

~With files from Cindy E. Harnett/The Times Colonist; files also from Jennifer Thuncher/The Squamish previous stories.

SQUAMISH BAHÁ’Í COMMUNIT Y

Honouring the Teacher

October 5th is UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day which honours the pivotal role teachers play in shaping the future by nurturing students and driving educational progress.

In the Baha’i Faith, education is extremely important, and the Baha’i Writings explore and honour the noble station of the teacher, particularly in relation to the education of children. It is in this exchange between the lear ner and the teacher that education takes on meaning. It could be argued that teaching is one of the most noble undertakings of the soul.

A teacher bears the immense responsibility of enabling a human being, setting them on an eter nal quest of inquiry into the nature of things. A teacher has this unique privilege and it must not be underestimated It is the sacred charge of this profession:

Abdu’l-Baha describes the eduction and training of children as “among the most meritorious acts of humankind and draweth down the grace and favor of the AllMerciful, for education is the indispensable foundation of all human excellence and alloweth man to work his way to the heights of abiding glory.”

This education, however, is not only in the lear ning of languages, sciences and arts, as magnificent and uplifting as this knowledge is to the intellectual and cultural tapestry of our world. These are complementary forms of education and find their greatest merit when coupled with the foundation of all educational undertakings: moral education.

“Blessed is that teacher who shall arise to instruct the children, and to guide the people into the pathways of God, the Bestower, the Well-Beloved.” Baha’u’llah Visit www.squamishbahai.com

CANDIDATES ADDRESS LNG PROJECTS AND REGIONAL TRANSPORT

Provincial election preview: Addressing future fossil fuel projects and regional transport issues

INDIGO

LEMAY-CONWAY

iLemayConway@squamishchief.com

The provincial election is around the corner. The Squamish Chief asked the three candidates running for Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky about their strategies for addressing future fossil fuel projects, and making regional transit a reality in Squamish.

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Question: How will you approach new fossil fuel projects in Squamish if elected?

Jen Ford, BC NDP candidate

BC NDP candidate Jen Ford said “some people want to say no to all development, regardless of the cost to jobs and prosperity.”

“Some people want to say yes to everything, even at the expense of abandoning action on our climate. But the BC NDP has a better way forward. We’re taking action to ensure the oil and gas industry fits within the province’s climate commitments, and to support new opportunities and clean technology:

• Bringing in an emissions cap for the oil and gas industry,

• Requiring all proposed LNG facilities to pass

an emissions test with a credible plan to be net-zero by 2030,

• Creating a Clean Energy and Major Projects Office, to fast-tract investment in clean energy and technology, and

• Ramping up B.C.’s production of renewables

like wind and solar, to power more homes and businesses.

“This is a framework that will create good jobs and build a clean economy. But this framework, and the rest of B.C.’s climate plan, is at risk in this election,” Ford said.

“John Rustad and the BC Conservatives have promised to tear up CleanBC. Their leader has said climate science is a ‘lie’ and has said that ‘we should not be trying to fight climate change.’

“There is only one party in this province that can stop a John Rustad government and keep momentum on climate action going. That’s the BC NDP.”

Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green Party candidate

Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green Party candidate, has long been vocal about his stance against fossil fuel projects in Squamish.

“Woodfibre can absolutely be stopped by a government that has the political courage to do so. Some compensation may need to be paid to the company, but it will be considerably less than the $2 billion in public subsidies it will cost taxpayers over the life of the project,” Valeriote said.

“This project should never have been approved in a climate crisis, and electing a Green MLA in West Van-Sea to Sky sends the clear message that this kind of project should never be allowed to happen again. The province should not be imposing a gas export plant on a community that has a vision of a brighter future, free from a polluting, soon-to-be-obsolete fossil fuel industry.”

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PHOTO BY STOCKSTUDIOX/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Sea to Sky candidates sound off on two issues important to local residents.

Valeriote said the BC Greens have a “proven track record of proposing policy ideas that have become law.”

“Even while in opposition, our MLAs have had proposals adopted by other parties. BC Greens have also made an impact by changing the tone of political debate, bringing discussions back to the facts and advocating for decisions based on the best evidence.”

Yuri Fulmer, Conservative Party candidate

Yuri Fulmer, Conservative Party candidate, said he thinks the BC Greens plan to end fossil fuel projects in Squamish is “short-sighted.”

“LNG presents a tremendous opportunity for both British Columbia’s economy and the global environment,” Fulmer said.

“On the economic side, The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) found that from 2020 to 2064, LNG could generate an additional $94 billion in bottom-line revenue for the province. That’s an extra $2.1 billion per year that could be used to address issues like healthcare, housing, and the cost of living—without the need to raise taxes.

“The Kitimat LNG project, which the Greens vehemently opposed, alone has created over 30,000 jobs, with 10% of those being held by Indigenous workers. It has injected $4 billion into the local economy through contracts with local and Indigenous businesses for goods and services.

“There is also potential for partnerships with South Asian countries like India and Vietnam, which are already converting coal-powered plants to LNG-capable ones. This would be a win-win for everyone: lower global GHG emissions—since climate change affects us all—and prosperity for communities across British Columbia, including Squamish.

“In short, a Conservative government will do what is responsible for both British Columbia and the global community: support the development of B.C.’s LNG sector to promote economic growth, advance reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and help fight climate change globally.”

TRANSPORT TROUBLES

Question: What is your specific plan to make regional transport a reality in Squamish during your term?

Jen Ford BC NDP candidate

Ford said the BC NDP government has already “taken action to improve transit in our region.”

“Just last month, BC Transit and the Province partnered with Squamish to increase service hours and improve handyDART services,” Ford said.

“But we’ve got much more work to do to resolve the transportation challenges we face. ... The lack of regional transit in our region has been an issue for some time—and it’s an issue where I’ve been fighting for the people of this community. Local governments in our region, together with the Lil’wat Nation and the Squamish Nation, have created a concrete plan, with detailed costs.

“I’m proud to say that as chair of the Regional Transit Committee of the Squamish Lillooet Regional District, I brought the partners

together to create this plan.

“I understand the issues and I know the players. And I’m going to advocate for better transit, and for the infrastructure and services that our communities need, in provincial office.”

Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green Party candidate Valeriote said if he has to “camp out in the office of the minister of transportation” to make regional transport a reality—he will.

“This is an issue that is so badly stuck [that] it needs a radically different approach and more political pressure. The fact that we don’t have this basic service is an embarrassment, and I will fight tooth and nail from day one to make sure it finally gets done,” Valeriote said.

“We can start by bringing everyone together: First Nations, regional district and municipal councils, business stakeholders, transit users, the minister of transportation, and provincial staff.

“This will allow us to hammer out an agreement on how to fund and how to implement the service. This government has had multiple opportunities to make this happen, but famously shut the door in 2018.

“Regional transit is essential to affordability, equity, economic development, highway congestion, safety and pollution, and it should have happened at least 10 years ago.”

Yuri Fulmer, Conservative Party candidate Fulmer said regional transportation has come up in “almost every conversation” he’s had with residents in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

“It’s loud and clear this is a top priority—not only because people want to reduce traffic on the Sea to Sky Highway—but also because they see the potential for economic growth,” Fulmer said.

“A Conservative government will focus on growth: growth for small businesses, families, communities, regions, and the province as a whole.

“According to the 2021 census, over 36% of Squamish residents commute out of town for work, with the majority staying within the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (about 60%) and the rest commuting to Vancouver (about 40%). Giving these people the option to take public transit instead of relying on their vehicles is important both economically and environmentally.

“The best way to make regional transportation a reality is to elect an MLA from a party that can actually form government. If we elect a member of a one-man caucus, they can talk about regional transport all they want, but at the end of the day, nothing will get done.

“On the other hand, the NDP have chosen not to act on this file for seven years. I believe their mandate to address this issue has passed.

“As the Conservative MLA for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, I commit to more than just talk. Once in office, I will host a summit with the mayors of the municipalities in the riding, Indigenous leaders, and the minister of transport to kick-start the process and get this done.”

People can vote in the nearest district electoral offices, advance voting places, and voting places for final voting day on Oct. 19.

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ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE

West Van-Sea to Sky candidates centre Indigenous knowledge and Sḵ wx wú7mesh Nation partnership in climate plans

BHAGYASHREE CHATTERJEE

Local Journalism Initiative reporter

The provincial election is around the corner. The Squamish Chief asked the three candidates running for Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky about their strategies for addressing climate change resilience, particularly in collaboration with the Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

NO MORE FOSSIL FUELS

Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green Party candidate, said the province must address the risks of climate change, particularly for Indigenous communities.

“When we talk about resilience in the face of climate change, we’re talking about adaptation,” Valeriote said. “If a natural disaster happens, the provincial government has to work closely with First Nations to deploy emergency management

resources while respecting Indigenous rights and title.”

Valeriote called for halting new fossil fuel projects, including Woodfibre LNG. “We would open a conversation with the Sḵ wx wú7mesh Nation about how to ensure they still see the benefits that would have come from that

project, through clean, green economic development that doesn’t damage their territory.”

He suggested the $225 million in benefit payments could come from industries like clean tech or renewable energy.

FIREPROOFING THE FUTURE

BC NDP candidate Jen Ford said British Columbians are already seeing the effects of climate change.

“This year was the worst forest fire season on record, with major floods, drought and extreme weather events,” Ford said.

“These extreme weather events are just going to become more frequent. We need to get ready.”

Ford pointed to programs like the Community Resiliency Investment Program and the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, which help Indigenous communities and local governments reduce wildfire and flood risks.

“I have been working with the Squamish Nation to get ready for the future,” Ford said. “We won’t stop until the job is done.”

BUILDING BRIDGES

Yuri Fulmer, Conservative Party candidate, said his experience working with Indigenous communities has spanned three decades through business and philanthropy.

“Collaboration with Indigenous communities would be a priority,”

Fulmer said.

He said his company, Fulmer & Co., holds positions in nine climate-focused businesses, including Intelligent City, which develops solutions for housing, and ChopValue, which repurposes used chopsticks into usable wood products. “These companies are also often major employers of Indigenous people,” he said.

Fulmer noted his foundation’s work with Indigenous communities, including the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art. “Climate change is obviously affecting us all, but we must recognize the disproportionately adverse effects it has on Indigenous peoples,” Fulmer said.

“I will help bridge the gap between Indigenous communities—the traditional stewards of this land—and the government.”

Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The Squamish Chief’s Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

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EDITORIAL

MISGUIDED REACTION

Council’s latest decision to deny the FortisBC workers’ lodge was a simplistic reaction to a nuanced issue.

Glossing over the irony that the council members sat and watched while a man opposed to the lodge chased out a woman who was part of the FortisBC contingent trying to make it to her car in a dark parking lot, it would be nice to be able to say that thanks to council’s decision, females are safer here.

Unfortunately, what has gotten lost in this critical discussion around sexual assault is that it isn’t just men who do certain jobs who commit sexual assault.

It is happening now, it happened five years ago, and it will happen even with the lodge defeated.

Doctors, lawyers, environmentalists, baristas, bankers, professors, politicians, firefighters, academics, journalists, mountain bikers, yoga instructors, office workers, CEOs, climbers, cops and the tourists we invite here in droves may commit sexual assault.

Vilifying a certain type of worker—or the gathering of certain workers—ignores the fact that friends, acquaintances, and neighbours represent 52% of perpetrators.

It ignores the fact that lots of men gather here at various times of the year; they gather after events at bars on Saturday nights, as the mayor feared these construction workers would do.

Studies have shown that for our children, school staff represent a considerable sexual abuse risk.

According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, 252 current or former school staff working in Canadian K to Grade 12 schools committed (or were accused of committing) sexual offences against students between 2017 and 2022.

Of offenders, 74% were coaches.

Over the same period, 38 additional staff were charged for child sexual abuse material-related offences. (71% of victims were female and 29% male.)

Considering also that 93% of child abuse cases are never reported, the real numbers are much higher.

Yet, no one is suggesting Squamish shutter its schools and stop sports. That would be ridiculous.

Instead, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection recommends ways to keep kids safer in schools.

Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC have addressed concerns and put in safeguards, such as training and strict policies, that weren’t in place when the oft-quoted studies on remote camps were done.

Those patting themselves on the back for this “win” have managed only to give the dangerous impression that sexual assault is committed only by a dude in a hard hat rather than by any wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Rather than a win, for some, this rejection of a lodge for workers is an embarrassing example of how the community has gone from a proud working-class community to a gentrified town that centres the divisive voices of those who, while never having done manual labour, vilify the very workers who built it.

EMBRACING THE GREY

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

JENNIFER THUNCHER

Some people believe journalists and politicians are in cahoots, which I found confusing after I became a reporter.

Given our criticism of elected officials—see this week’s editorial, for example—it seemed weird that folks thought we were “in bed together,” so to speak.

But several years on, I do see that journalists can relate to politicians in some ways.

Like politicians, journalists are often in lose-lose situations.

Whatever we say, someone will take issue with it—or how we said it.

It comes with the territory.

There is also a lot of jargon and misunderstanding about how both government and newsrooms work, which leads to conspiracy theories about both.

(Both would benefit from information campaigns showing how the sausage is made.)

Given the skepticism, it would be easier for journalists and government leaders—and political candidates—to stick with what people want to hear.

(“Win a house, win a car, step right up, folks!”) Case in point, just like it seems easier for some politicians, it would be easy for our editorials and columns to be on the side of those opposed to anything to do with the LNG facility.

Like a cheap Hollywood film, the narrative writes itself: “Evil company moves in and steps all over the

citizenry. Some clueless higher-up politicians and villainous executives stomp on the victimized Indigenous population until the righteous do-gooders step in and save the day! [Insert leaping whale.] Roll credits.”

But real life is much more nuanced.

Zoom in, and you see that there are shared values on many sides of the issue and powerful Indigenous governments and their members at the table, partners in calling the shots.

Real-life stories rarely fall into the David and Goliath framework.

But shining a light on the grey is often thankless for politicians and journalists.

It is not fun to get angry letters from folks who attack our character, especially when we care about the issues at hand, like the environment, reconciliation and reducing sexual assault.

But, it is also our job to call it as we see it, from an authentic place, come what may.

That is what we try to do.

We ask our readers to try to be open to the grey. It is easy, for example, to dismiss our editorials by saying our outlet gets advertising dollars related to Woodfibre LNG project.

We do.

(Since when did it become a sin for a legal company to buy advertising in the local newspaper where it operates? And why is it ignored that some Squamish-based organizations spend much of their donated marketing dollars mostly on U.S.-based social media platforms that don’t employ anyone in

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Ha7lh skwálwen cht kwis emút cht iy sts’its’áp’ cht iy kw’shétsut

(We have good feelings that we live, we work and we play on the lands of the Squamish Nation)

PLANTING SEEDS

GUEST COLUMN MELODY WALES

In her book Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants , anthropologist Jane Goodall, also an avid gardener, describes how, as a child, lining a glass jar with blotting paper, placing in seeds and observing with wonder, how with time, they burst through the seed coat and thrust toward the light.

Due to rationing during the Second World War, she observed how people saved seeds and maintained backyard gardens to grow food.

Today, in these unsettling times, that may be a reason for the resurgent attraction to seed saving and gardening popularity.

So, it was with some interest I recently attended a talk at the Squamish Public Library, sponsored by Squamish CAN, on seeding, where I discovered there is more to it than putting seeds in a jar, replanting them in soil and watching them grow.

In her talk, Marie-ève Boutin, sustainable food projects co-ordinator, with Squamish CAN, asked why one would save seeds. Yes, saving your own seeds and trading with friends means you don’t have to pay for them. It was also mentioned that 75% of food biodiversity has become extinct in the

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That fact is that advertising dollars have nothing to do with what our newsroom publishes.

We also publish stories that don’t make these same advertisers look good, but that fact doesn’t fit with the “local newspaper in the pocket of oil and gas” narrative. We are professional and ethical journalists who aim for accuracy and balance.

Sometimes, that won’t make us very popular, but it is worth it.

LETTERS POLICY

last 100 years. By preserving varieties, we are keeping seeds alive for future generations. Mass marketing that determines ripening time, uniform taste and appearance can make for stale food sources, so saving the seeds of your favourite fruits, veggies and plants makes tasteful sense.

And nurturing a seed to fruition feeds the soul. (You can quote me on that.)

Boutin spoke on seed anatomy and ways to pollinate plants. (One can sprinkle boy pollen on the girl stem or vice-versa. And some plants can self-pollinate and not have to depend on insects, but we’ll keep sex out of it.

Ha ha.)

She stressed the importance of keeping the seeds dry in storage, so that they won’t germinate in the jar, resulting in having less strength to grow fully when planted.

An amusing anecdote about seeding, she cited, was that in 2005, a 2,000-year-old date palm seed found by archeologists excavating in Israel germinated, thanks to being preserved in ideal conditions: dry, dark and cool.

She advised to make sure to label, using glass containers noting the variety, year and grower of the seed for future reference.

Boutin oversees the Squamish Seed Library. Although it’s difficult to know how many are active, the seed library has over 400 members.

The Squamish Public Library provides seeds and, envelopes and information pamphlets.

An annual $5 donation assures Seed Library membership granting access to the seeds available.

Members can collect seeds but are asked to take only two or three seeds for every plant one intends to grow.

The popular concept of Seedy Saturdays, community gatherings and fairs celebrating all things seedy, from information tables to seed swapping, began in Vancouver in 1990.

Nowadays, Seedy Saturdays are sprouting up as annual events across Canada. In Squamish, they are held in late February or early March, usually at Brennan Park. Stay tuned, for details of the 2025 events, Boutin suggests, by signing up to SquamishCAN’s newsletter.

SquamishCan (Climate Action Network) strives to empower our community with just and active solutions to the climate crisis through education, policy development and systems change.

Learn more about seed saving at www.Squamishcan.net.

Melody Wales is a Squamish veteran writer and lover of seeds. This is her last column for The Squamish Chief. We thank her for her years of contributing her insights to our pages. She is now moving on to writing her memoir, which we can’t wait to read.

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PHOTO BY BRIAN AIKENS. MOODY MOUNTAIN: A lenticular cloud formation over Nch’ ḵ ay, Mount Garibaldi.

WHERE IS THE SḴWXWÚ7MESH VOICE?

I wanted to raise some concerns I had while reading the Sept. 28 article regarding the early morning rockfall off St’á7mes Siyám Smánit.

Most importantly, the article appears to miss an opportunity. The rich oral history and traditional knowledge held by the stewards of this unceded traditional territory are not mentioned once in this article. The Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw, as the rightsholders and stewards of this land, have answered the question posed when this article was first published: “Is a rockfall off the Stawamus Chief a big deal?”

To ask this question to recreationalists, geoscientists, the provincial agency (BC Parks) but not include Sḵ wx wú7mesh perspective feels unsettling to me. To update information that climbing routes have been affected, and the roads have not, has me feeling like something is missing. Whether the rockfall is serious enough to affect infrastructure or recreational access offers a restrictive view of the potential impacts this rockfall could have on the community, the land itself, and the other living creatures that call this land home.

I would be interested in asking the community: What if the rockfall is not only “...large enough to be alarming,” but tells another story entirely?

On the week of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I am often asked (as well as asking) “What more can I do to demonstrate my willingness to move forward as a community towards honouring

Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw as stewards of this land?”

Is it possible to move towards reconciliation if we do not include the perspective of Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw when asking, “Is a rockfall off the Stawamus Chief a big deal?”

Reconciliation does not mean seeking out unsolicited advice or demanding free exchanges of traditional knowledge. Oral history is a telling of history and sharing of culture. I would consider it to be an honour and a great gift to receive them.

On March 5, 2020, an opinion piece in The Squamish Chief by Chelachatanat is a sharing of that gift, and I hope we can honour it. The article offers an answer to this article’s question, four years before it was even asked.

Chelachatanat writes: “Do you know the Squamish legends of the Stawamus Chief? I was born and raised at the base of the St’á7mes Siyám Smánit. Living underneath it, we are in the shade for the majority of the day. For me, and many Squamish people, besides a mecca for climbing and hiking, the Stawamus Chief is a messenger. When a rock falls from the Chief, for example, depending on the peak, it warns us, of who will come to pass—die.”

On this week of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I implore us to not just bear witness and listen, but to also use our voice. Not one of the individuals interviewed in the article on Sept. 28 noted, “...perhaps there is no immediate danger to a rock falling off St’á7mes Siyám Smánit, but I wonder what Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw might have to say about it?”

Now, I hope, if a rock falls off St’á7mes Siyám Smánit and we are asked if it is “a big deal” all of us who have read Chelachatanat’s story can say something different: Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw, and the people who have lived in “the shadow of the mountain” longer than it was ever called Valleycliffe have something to say about that.

Kyle Horvath Squamish

REDUCE NOISE

Regarding the Sept. 26 editorial, “Time to silence loud vehicles?”

I agree there are too many noisy vehicles. It is a bit of a surprise to read that aftermarket retailers sell noise-increasing products.

The disruption of noisy exhausts is illegal for a good reason. I thought selling noise-enhancing devices would be too, but apparently not.

Noise detection devices would be great.

Riun Blackwell Squamish

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Beaucoup Bakery opens third venue in Britannia Beach

The new venue will bring Parisian-inspired pastries, cakes, viennoiseries and savoury sandwiches to the Britannia Beach Townhomes development

INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY ilemayconway@squamishchief.com

They’re known in Vancouver for their pastries and now

Beaucoup Bakery is bringing its delicacies to the Squamish area.

Set to open this winter, the Parisian-inspired bakery will bring its signature desserts such as mooncakes, kouign amann and mango yuzu cake to the newly renovated Britannia Beach Townhomes development.

“We’re excited to open our third location at Britannia Beach, a community that shares our love for nature, history, and of course, good food,” co-owner Betty Hung said in a press release.

Hung took over Beaucoup Bakery in 2017 with her brother Jacky Hung.

“Jacky and I used to drive up to Whistler with our family and would often pass by the Britannia Mine Museum,” she said.

“It’s a spot with a lot of heritage, and we look forward to introducing visitors and residents to our French-inspired creations very soon.”

The new location will be a 50-seat space and combine the charm of a French Alpine

area’s rich

retreat with a nod to the area’s rich mining history.

The menu will feature Beaucoup Bakery’s signature collection of pastries, viennoiseries, cakes, and savoury sandwiches, alongside seasonal items exclusive to the Britannia Beach location, such as beignets and tartes.

A full beverage menu with coffees, teas and hot chocolate will also be available.

“It’s a spot with a lot of heritage, and we look forward to introducing visitors and residents to our French-inspired creations very soon.”

Beaucoup Bakery makes up one of three new commercial tenancies announced as part of the Britannia Beach Townhomes development.

Nine 100-year-old mining-era buildings were renovated to make way for commercial tenancies in the growing coastal community.

“This location is very special, and we wanted to ensure we created a space that feels like a

getaway from the city – a place that is warm and inviting,” Hung said.

“We can’t wait for our guests to experience it.”

The new Beaucoup Bakery will be located at 161 Copper Dr., Britannia Beach.

Check out the Beaucoup Bakery website for more information or stop by once they open in winter.

The Food Beat is a new series from The Squamish Chief newsroom focusing on restaurants, cafés and eateries in Squamish that are newly opened or have something newsworthy about them. If you think your business fits that bill and would like to be considered for this series, reach out to news@ squamishchief.com.

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WEAVING THE PAST BACK TOGETHER: RESTORING SḴWXWÚ7MESH WEAVING TRADITIONS

Anjeanette Dawson brings back traditional weaving, once reliant on the now-extinct woolly dog

BHAGYASHREE CHATTERJEE

Local Journalism Initiative reporter

For Anjeanette Dawson, Spelex ílh of the Sḵ wx wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), her culture “kept her alive.”

Today, she is focused on restoring the nearly forgotten tradition of Indigenous wool weaving by teaching it to a new generation.

Through workshops and school programs, Dawson teaches the craft once practiced with fibres from the woolly dog, an animal now lost to colonization. “Working with woolly dog hair isn’t possible anymore,” Dawson says.

“It’s not available anywhere,” she added.

“The closest we get today is sheep fibre.”

The disappearance of the woolly dog

Once a staple for her people, the woolly dog provided crucial material for weaving, but it vanished alongside other cultural elements with the arrival of settlers.

According to a study in the journal Science, the woolly dog became extinct in the 19th century as settlers introduced sheep, which contributed to the loss of Indigenous weaving materials.

“The woolly dog was one of the many things we lost through colonization,” she said. “It is heartbreaking.”

The wool from these dogs, mixed with other natural fibres like mountain goat wool, was traditionally spun and dyed for weaving.

“Just like the mountain goat, their numbers were high, but they dwindled after contact.”

TEACHING FOR THE FUTURE

Dawson began weaving in 2004 under the guidance of Buddy Willard Joseph and Chief Janice George, who had studied with weaver Susan Pavel. “There were no weavers in our

community at that time,” Dawson said. “We started by making tunics for children at our Capilano preschool.”

“I’d never been an artist before, but weaving felt natural to me,” she said.

This eventually led to her creating large blankets, including one displayed at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Weaving, however, was not part of Dawson’s upbringing. Her parents were residential school survivors, and much of their culture was left behind.

“It wasn’t even mentioned, thought of, or heard about,” Dawson said. “My parents were survivors, and a lot of that wasn’t shared or passed down.”

She didn’t hear the term “residential school” until she was 15.

According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the residential school system forcibly removed over 150,000 Indigenous children from their families, severing cultural ties for generations.

BRIDGING GENERATIONS

Despite her late start, weaving became a vital part of Dawson’s life, not just as an art form but as a way to reconnect with her heritage. She now passes this knowledge on to others.

“I always finish my workshops with weaving,” she said. “It lifts people’s spirits. The stuff we talk about is heavy, but weaving gives them something positive to leave with.”

In her workshops, Dawson teaches participants to create “quarter bags” using cardboard looms. “I’ve taught this project to over 5,000

people, from the youngest to the oldest,” she said. “Weaving is more than just an art—it’s math, it’s history, it’s textiles.”

Traditional materials like woolly dog hair are long gone and mountain goat wool remains hard to come by.

“We don’t have enough mountain goats to accommodate the number of weavers today,” Dawson said. “It would take decades to gather enough fibre to create a blanket like we used to.”

For Dawson, weaving isn’t just about preserving culture—it’s about healing from intergenerational trauma.

“I moved away for 12 years to find clarity and ensure my children didn’t experience the same trauma I did,” she said.

Both Dawson and her husband were determined to create a different environment for their children.

“Reconciliation isn’t just a word,” she said. “It’s something we live and work toward every day.”

Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The Squamish Chief’s Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

DARTS & DAFFODILS

THE BRACKENDALE FALL FAIR is congratulated with a wagon full of daffodils for such a successful fair day. The many volunteer organizers, helpers and community group participants made it possible.

The woodsy setting, music and activities for all age groups pleased everyone. It was a very successful day and enjoyed by all who attended. It is unfortunate the Grand Fondo closure of the highway inconvenienced many people who prepared and planned the fair set up. Perhaps the Grand Fondo could choose another day or venue?

Got something nice to say or some constructive criticism? Send your Darts & Daffodils:

Email: news@squamishchief.com or drop off at The Chief office (38117 Second Ave.) during business hours. Deadline for submissions is Monday at 4 p.m. for Thursday’s paper. All submissions must be signed and include a phone number for verification. Maximum length is 75 words. Darts are intended to be an anonymous critique between private parties. Darts must not directly or indirectly identify an individual or business.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANJEANETTE DAWSON

Anjeanette Dawson says her culture “kept her alive.”

PHOTO BY DARRYL SCHWANKE

SPECTACULAR SQUAMISH: The fair weather has meant more time for all the outdoor pursuits locals love.

Stage 1Water Restric tions

Outdoor WaterRestric tions have been reducedtoStage 1, allowingtwo days of sprink lerwateringper week .Thank youto ever yone foryour effor ts to conser ve waterthis summer!

Gettips on howtoreduceyour water consumption: squamish.ca/water-conser vation

Know howtoworkwithin the bylaw: squamish.ca/outdoor-water-use -bylaw

Watermain Flushing

Watermain flushing will take place beginning Oc tober7. This year,crews will begin in the Downtown area.

Dead end flushing, which removesany stagnant water and unwanted buildupinthe pipes,will take place throughout Squamish.

Impac t: During flushing, theremay be briefperiodswhenthe water becomes cloudy,discoloured or have amildchlorine taste, howeverthe water remains safe to drink .If youexperience these,please flush your taps by running wateruntil clear.

Timeframe: Through mid-November

Sp’ak w’us Kite Closure

Thewaterspor ts beachatSp’ak w’us FeatherParkonthe oceanfront is temporarily closed to kitesand kiteboarders. While an investigationis under way, kitesare being restric tedout of caution to ensure public safety Wingfoiling and windsur fing continue to be permitted

Business Oppor tunities

• StrategicPlanning Software Tool – Requestfor Proposals squamish.ca/doing-business-with-the -district

Infrastructure

• Annual Watermain Upgrades: Work hasbegun in ThunderbirdRidge.

• UtilityInspec tions:Downtownutility inspectionswerecompleted last week squamish.ca/building-our-future

DevelopmentReview

• 4311 Paradise ValleyRoad – Subdivision

• 39660GovernmentRoad – Development Permit

• 38332 Newpor tRoad – DevelopmentVariance Permit

• 2933 Snowberr yPlace– Shor t-Term Rental –Temporary UsePermit

• 38117/38113Second Avenue – Development Permit squamish.ca/review

BrennanPark Aquatics Entrance Closure

Thesouth (Aquatics)entranceatBrennan Park RecreationCentreisclosedfor renovation as par tofthe Green andAccessibility RetrofitProject. Customers will have access to the icearena, gymnasium, pool (uponreopening), and facilityusingthe east (Arena) entrance. Formoreinformation, please visit squamish.ca/rec

6:00 pm, Oc tober 15, 2024 at Municipal Hall

Distric tofSquamish Zoning Bylaw2200, 2011 Amendment Bylaw(38779 and 38795 Britannia Ave) No.3033, 2024

Affec tedLands

Lot1Block 22 Distric tLot 759 Plan 7828; Lot2Block 22 Distric tLot 759 Plan 7828; Lot3Block 22 Distric tLot 759 Plan 7828; and, Lot4Block 22 Distric tLot 759 Plan 7828

PIDs:010-311-084; 010-311-092; 010-311-114; 010-311-131

Proposed BylawAmendment

Thepurpose of the proposedbylawistorezone the affec ted landstoaccommodate a29unittownhousedevelopment.

BylawReadings

Consideration of first,secondand third readingsofthe proposed Bylaw will be at the Regular Council meeting on Oc tober 15, 2024, at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at MunicipalHall, 37955 Second Avenue,Squamish BC.

No Public Hearing

In accordance with thenew Provincial housing legislation, Section 464(3) of the Local GovernmentAct,local governments areprohibitedfromholding public hearings relatedtozoning applications fordevelopments thatare primarily residential andare consistentwiththe local government’sO fficial CommunityPlan (OCP). This proposal meets those requirements. Acopyofthe proposedbylaw andrelatedinformation thathas been or may be consideredbythe Council maybeinspec tedonline or at Municipal Hall. •Online at: squamish.ca/showcase

•Municipal Hall at 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish, British Columbia,from October 3–15 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm,Monday through Friday.

Enquiries regarding the proposedamendmentbylaw maybemade to the Planning Depar tmentat604-815-5002 or by email to planning@squamish.ca. Datedthis 3rdday of Oc tober,2024 at Squamish, BritishColumbia.

PermissiveTax ExemptionPublicNotice

PermissiveTax Exemptions allowthe District of Squamish to support voluntar y, non-profit organizationsbyexempting land, improvements or both,fromtaxation,under section224 of the CommunityChar ter. Estimatedpropertyvalue taxes imposedifnot exempt.

BylawNo. 3108, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Char ter.

1481323BCLtd.

Lot1BlockQDL4261New Westminster Distric tPlan VAP11984 BCAGroup 1. PID008-976-503. Heldby1481323 BC Ltd1098 Wilson Cres.(AssessedunderRoll No.5000054108000).

Estimatedpropertyvalue taxes imposedifnot exempt.

BylawNo. 3109, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity

TheNatureTrust of BC

Block DDistric tLot 486New Westminster Distric tBCA Group1SROWLMP53541. PID025-392-204. Held by Natures Trust of BC (AssessedunderRollNo. 5000503005000).

BylawNo. 3110, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity

Federation of Mountain Clubs of BritishColumbia

(a) Lot1,Block 6, Plan 4566, District Lot1957. PID007-703-678. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040951001).

(b)Lot 2, Block6,Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-708. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040952000).

(c) Lot3,Block 6, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-716. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040953000).

(d) Lot4,Block 6, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-741. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040954000.

(e) Lot5,Block 6, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-767. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040955000).

(f )Lot 6, Block6,Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-783. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040956000).

(g)Lot 7, Block 6, Plan 4566, District Lot1957. PID007-703-813. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040957000).

(h) Lot8,Block 6, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-821. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC 1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040958000).

(i)Lot 9, Block 6, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-830. Owned by Federation Mountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040959000).

(j)Lot 10, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-864. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040960000).

Estimatedpropertyvalue taxes imposedifnot exempt.

PermissiveTax ExemptionPublicNotice

BylawNo. 3110, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Char ter.

Federation of Mountain Clubs of BritishColumbia

(k) Lot11, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-929. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040961000).

(l) Lot12, Block 6, Plan 4566, District Lot1957. PID007-703-937. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040962000).

(m) Lot13, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-703-945. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040963000).

(n)Lot 14, Block6,Plan 4566, Distric tLot 1957. PID 007-703-970. OwnedbyFederationMountainClubs

BC 1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver,BCV5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040964000).

(o)Lot 15, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-011. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040965000).

(p)Lot 16, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957. PID007-704-054. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040966000).

(q) Lot17, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-089. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040967000).

(r) Lot18, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-127. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040968000).

(s)Lot 19, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-160. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040969000).

(t)Lot 20, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-186. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040970000).

(u) Lot21, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-232. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040971000).

(v) Lot22, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-259. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040972000).

(w) Lot23, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-291. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040973000).

(x) Lot24, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-330. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

(y)

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040974000).

Lot25, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-348. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040975000).

(z) Lot26, Block 6, Plan 4566,DistrictLot 1957.PID 007-704-372. Owned by FederationMountain Clubs

BC1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7. (Assessedunder Roll No.4000040976000).

(aa)Block 8, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957,17328R forElectrical PowerTransmission purposes,17634R PID010-343-563. OwnedbyFederationMountainClubs BC 1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T4E7. (Assessed under Roll No.7700041025000).

(ab)Block 9, Plan 4566, DistrictLot 1957,17328R forElectrical PowerTransmission purposes PID 010-343-580. Owned by FederationMountainClubs BC 1986, PO Box19673, Vancouver, BC V5T4E7. (Assessed under Roll No.7700041036000).

PermissiveTax ExemptionPublicNotice

BylawNo. 3111, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Char ter.

Provincial Rental HousingCorp.

(a) Lot4,Block 4, DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group1,New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-319. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 201-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384004).

(b)Lot 5, Block4,DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-327. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 202-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384005).

(c)Lot 6, Block 4, DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-335. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 203-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384006).

(d)Lot 7, Block4,DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-343. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 204-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384007).

(e)Lot 8, Block4,DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-351. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 205-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384008).

(f )Lot 9, Block4,DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-360. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 206-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384009).

(g)Lot 10, Block 4, DistrictLot 486,Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-378. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 207-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384010).

(h)Lot 11, Block 4, DistrictLot 486, Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-386. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 208-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384011).

(i)Lot 12, Block 4, DistrictLot 486,PlanEPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-394. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 301-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384012).

(j)Lot 13, Block 4, DistrictLot 486,Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-408. Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 302-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384013).

(k)Lot 14, Block 4, DistrictLot 486, Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-416. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 303-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384014).

(l)Lot 15, Block 4, DistrictLot 486, Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-424. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 304- 38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384015).

(m)Lot 16, Block 4, DistrictLot 486,Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-432. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 305-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384016).

(n)Lot 17, Block 4, DistrictLot 486, Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-441. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 306-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384017).

(o)Lot 18, Block 4, DistrictLot 486,Plan EPS4384, Group 1, New Westminster Land District. PID030-266-459. HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 307-38020 Four th Ave(Assessed under Roll No.5000504384018).

(p)Lot 2Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New WestminsterLand District. PID 028-397-231.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 101-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175002).

(q)Lot 3Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New Westminster Land District. PID 028-397-240.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 102-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175003).

(r)Lot 4Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New WestminsterLand District. PID 028-397-258.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 103-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175004).

(s)Lot 5Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New Westminster Land District. PID 028-397-266.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 104-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175005).

(t)Lot 6Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, New WestminsterLand District. PID 028-397-282.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 105-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175006).

PermissiveTax ExemptionPublicNotice

BylawNo. 3111, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Char ter.

Provincial Rental HousingCorp.

(u) Lot7Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New Westminster Land District. PID 028-397-29.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 301-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175007).

(v)Lot 8Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New WestminsterLand District. PID 028-397-304.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 302-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175008).

(w)Lot 9Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, New WestminsterLand District. PID 028-397-312.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 303-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed under Roll No.4000500175009).

(x)Lot 10 Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-321.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 304-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175010).

(y)Lot 11 Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-339.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 305-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175011).

(z)Lot 12 Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-347.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 401-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175012).

(aa) Lot13Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-355.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 402-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175013).

(ab) Lot14Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-363.

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(ae)

(af)

(ag)

(ah)

(ai)

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Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 403-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175014).

Lot15Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-371.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 404-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175015). $1,038

Lot16Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-380.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 405-39842 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175016).

Lot37Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-606.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 105-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175037).

Lot38Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-614.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 104-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175038).

Lot39Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-622.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 103-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175039).

Lot40Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-631.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 102-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175040).

Lot41Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-649.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 101-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175041).

Lot42Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-657.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 305-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175042).

Lot43Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-665.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 304-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175043).

Lot44Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-673.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 303-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175044).

Lot45Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-681.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 302-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175045).

Lot46Section 3Township 50,PlanEPS175, NewWestminster Land District. PID 028-397-690.

HeldbyProvincial Rental HousingCorp. 301-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175046).

PermissiveTax ExemptionPublicNotice

BylawNo. 3111, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Char ter. 2025 2026 2027

Provincial Rental HousingCorp.

(ao)Lot 47 Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-703.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 405-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175047).

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Lot48Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-711.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 404-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175048).

(aq) Lot49Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-738.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 403-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175049).

(ar) Lot50Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-746.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 402-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175050).

(as) Lot51Section 3Township 50,Plan EPS175, NewWestminster Land District.PID 028-397-754.

Held by Provincial Rental HousingCorp. 401-39850 GovernmentRd(Assessed underRollNo. 4000500175051).

BylawNo. 3112, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper

SeatoSky Montessori Society

LotC,Sec tion 2, Township 50, Plan LMP13031 Part N½ of SW ¼BCA Group1 PT,New Westminster Distric t. Held by District of Squamish,Sea to Sk yMontessoriSociety(Roll No.4000067944002)

Total

BylawNo. 3113, 2024

Abylawexemptingproper ties fromtaxation.Authorized by Section224 of theCommunity Char ter.

SquamishValleyGolfClub

(a) Block CSection 1Township 50New Westminster District Plan VAP12475 Part NW ¼BCA Group1. Leased From DistrictofSquamishtoSquamish ValleyGolf&Countr yClub.2458MamquamRoad (Assessed underRollNo. 4000067676000).

(b)Lot DTownship 50 New Westminster DistrictPlan VAP12475 BCAGroup 1Except Plan BCP30206 ExcPlans: SROW PL 15402 as Hwy/pt dedicatedRdBCP30206 NW ¼ofSEC 1& of NE ¼ofSEC 2. PID 008-886-211. Leased to Squamish Valley Golf and Countr yClub and held by District of Squamish.2458 Mamquam Road (Assessed under Roll No.4000067681000).

$26,135

Total $26,219

BylawNo. 3115, 2024

Estimatedpropertyvalue taxes imposedifnot exempt.

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VO TE IN TH E PR OV IN CI AL EL ECTION

The 2024 Provincial General Election is on Saturday, October 19, 2024. There are many ways (and many days) to vote.

WHO CAN VOTE

You can vote in the 2024 Provincial General Election if you are:

•18 or older on Oc tober 19, 2024

• a Canadian citizen, and

•a resident of British Columbia since April 18, 2024

VOTER REGISTRATION

Register now to save time when you vote

You can register or update your voter information at elections.bc.ca/register or by calling 1- 80 0- 661- 8683.

Registration online and by phone closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacif ic time) on Oc tober 7.

Af ter Oc tober 7, you can still register when you vote, but voting will take longer. Remember to bring ID when you go to vote.

WHERE AND WHEN TO VOTE

VOTE IN PERSON

Vote at a District Electoral Of fice

Voting at district elec toral of fices is available now during of fice hours until 4 p.m. (Pacif ic time) on Final Voting Day.

Vote at Advance Voting

There are six days of advance voting: Oc tober 10 - 13 and 15 - 16, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time).

Advance voting places will be closed on Oc tober 14 (Thanksgiving)

Vote on Final Voting Day

Final Voting Day is Saturday, Oc tober 19 Voting places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacif ic time) on Final Voting Day.

VOTE BY MA IL

To vote by mail, request your voting package as soon as possible Visit elections.bc.ca/votebymail or call 1-800 -661-8683

WHERE TO VOTE

Visit wheretovote.elections.bc.ca to f ind voting places near you and when they are open

NE W ELEC TORAL DISTRICTS

There are new elec toral districts for the 2024 provincial elec tion To see a map of your new elec toral district, enter your address at elections.bc.ca/mydistrict.

Bowen Island Comm School 1041 Mt Gardner Rd, Bowen Island, BC

Gleneagles Clubhouse 6190 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC

Pemberton Sec School 1400 Oak St, Pemberton, BC

Squamish Valley Golf Club 2458 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC

Telus Whistler Conf Centre 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC

Totem Hall 1380 Stawamus Rd, Squamish, BC

VO TE IN TH E PR OV IN CI AL EL ECTION

Places for West Vancouver-Sea to Sk y

Bowen Island Comm School

1041 Mt Gardner Rd, Bowen Island, BC

Don Ross Middle School

42091 Ross Rd, Squamish, BC

Garibaldi Highlands Elem School

2590 Portree Way, Squamish, BC

Howe Sound Sec School

38430 Buckley Ave, Squamish, BC

Lions Bay Comm Hall

400 Centre Rd, Lions Bay, BC

Myrtle Philip Comm School 6195 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC

N’Quatqua Comm Centre 762 Nquatqua, D’Arcy, BC

Pemberton Sec School 1400 Oak St, Pember ton, BC

Rockridge Sec School 5350 Headland Dr, West Vancouver, BC

The 55 Activity Centre 1201 Village Green Way, Squamish, BC

Candidates for West Vancouver-Sea to Sk y

Candidate’s

Jen Ford

BC NDP

Yuri Fulmer Conservative Party

Jeremy Valeriote BC Green Party

Susan Krieger 73-2704 Cheakamus Way, Whistler, BC, V8E 0L9 (604) 935-9028

Desmond Chun 1105 -3333 Brown Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 0P6 (778) 238-8066

James Griff iths 8581 Drif ter Way, Whistler, BC, V8E 0G2 (604) 816- 6616

Totem Hall 1380 Stawamus Rd, Squamish, BC

Ts zil Learning Centre 125 Lillooet Lake Rd, Mount Currie, BC

Valleycliffe Elem 38430 West way Ave, Squamish, BC

Whistler Sec School 8000 Alpine Way, Whistler, BC District Electoral Office

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky 3814 4 2nd Ave Squamish, BC (778) 572- 4610

Jatinder Sidhu 2818 Marine Dr, West Vancouver BC, V7 V 1L9

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Defy 5. Graduates’ certificates

Work by Shelley 7. Palmer’s sport 8. More cunning

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Become bored 46 Borrowed sum 47 Nothing 48. Makes a mistake

49 Infant’s sound

50. Hip-hop music

51. Toward the back, matey 52 Fasten

HOROS COPE WEEK OF OCT 3, 2024 - OCT 9, 2024

ARIES March 21-April 19

This week, you’ll have promising opportunities at work and may receive a long-awaited promotion. You’ll be able to balance your professional and family commitments effectively and expand your network of customers and collaborators.

TAURUS April 20-May 20

To make progress, you must step out of your comfort zone and overcome your fears. When you achieve your goal, you’ll increase your self-esteem and selfconfidence

GEMINI May 21-June 20

A planned trip with your loved ones will pave the way for dynamic and inspiring new friendships Spend quality time with your partner to strengthen your relationship and have a bright future together

CANCER June 21-July 22

An internship will help you advance your career by clarifying confusing information and illuminating

perplexing messages. You’ll be guided in this quest for knowledge

LEO July 23-Aug. 22

After a disagreement, you can restore peace by being open to compromise. You’ll break bad habits, promoting more decisive personal growth.

VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Participating in your friends’ activities naturally inspires you to move and compete, contributing to your overall wellbeing. You’ll take advantage of these moments to get back into shape.

LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22

You’ll take on new professional responsibilities that require updating your wardrobe Wearing appropriate clothing can help you make a lasting impression on your clients.

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

You may want to spend more time at home with your family this week. Be mindful of maintaining balance and not letting others abuse your generosity.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

As the cold season approaches, it’s important to protect your respiratory tract to avoid a sore throat. Adopt basic preventive measures, such as washing your hands frequently, to protect yourself from germs.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

This week’s atmosphere may be confusing but also inspiring. Ask questions and express your thoughts freely to obtain reassuring answers on delicate subjects. The artist in you will be creative!

AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb 18

This week will bring a lull after a turbulent period

Reflect on your professional future and take steps to adjust your career path to meet your expectations Good friends know how to bring out the best in you.

PISCES Feb. 19-March 20

Shop around and adopt a new look Take inspiration from friends to discover new trends Explore a new spiritual universe to unlock enriching experiences

HOW TO PLAY:

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

Exalting Jesus, Equipping His Followers, Engaging the World

Rev Cameron Gutjahr 1930 Diamond Road 604-898-5100 www.squamishanglicanchurch.ca info@squamishanglicanchurch.ca

Worship Ser vice Sundays 10am on our website and Facebook Live 2262ReadCres. 604-898-3737 www.squamishbaptistchurch.org