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Council aims for 1% tax hike

The difference between a deficit and a balanced budget for the District of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵis currently about $672,900.

First Nations tourism training program launched

There was a large celebration last week to launch Capilano College's unique new diploma program.

ABOUT TOWN: Get ready to bowl

Garibaldi Lanes will be filled with bowlers next weekend, March 26 to 28 when the 2004 Bowl for Big Brothers and Big Sisters is held. Bowlers will be on lanes on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m.

Commuters petitioning against highway closures

A new round of highway construction closures was announced and on the heels of the news a petition started circulating around Whistler and Squamish. The petition is aimed at commuters to and from Whistler.

Downtown condo development concerns aired

A large development proposed for downtown Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵis not getting unanimous neighbourhood support. A public information meeting held on March 10 drew a number of people who believe the proposed development is wrong for the area.

Sweetening up spring

In the springtime when the sap starts flowing from the trunks of the eastern maple trees, every child in Quebec starts smiling. They know they're in for a special treat.

Adventure Centre funding stalled

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵCouncil is moving ahead as if funding for the Sea to Sky Adventure Centre is a lock. In current budget discussions, the project is noted and the district is planning to expend $450,000 on the development.

Chlamydia rate up drastically

The number of Chlamydia cases is up significantly in Sea to Sky Country - and local health professionals are going on the offensive.

Budget talk draws only three

Residents had a chance to tell council what the local budget priorities should be - but few took the opportunity.

High school kids seeing red serge for spring break

On Wednesday (Mar. 10) two of Squamish's youth set off on a journey to see if they have what it takes to someday don the Mounties' scarlet tunic.
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