The Squamish Sound

The Squamish Chief
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Local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

  1. #33 - Remembrance Day and the plastic reduction

    2019-11-09

    #33 - Remembrance Day and the plastic reduction

    When many think of Remembrance Day, they think of the two World Wars. But for some, the act of remembrance occurs in the not-so-distant past. And — an update on the District's plastic bag reduction. The municipality has opted to not ask the province for permission before adopting the bylaw. Here's what that means.

    19 min
  2. #32 MP-elect Patrick Weiler; climber Adrienne Wheaton; how to green Hollywood North

    2019-10-25

    #32 MP-elect Patrick Weiler; climber Adrienne Wheaton; how to green Hollywood North

    MP-elect Patrick Weiler on his election-night win in Squamish. Full story: https://bit.ly/2PjGWy3 A powerful story about climber Adrienne Wheaton's recovery from a life-changing accident. After losing her thumb and parts of her fingers, she's back climbing at about the same level as before. Full story: https://bit.ly/2Jqj6Ns How to make Hollywood North green. One person's bid to get film sets to reduce pollution. Full story: https://bit.ly/2MPau58 The Squamish Sound podcast is about news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

    29 min
  3. #31 Hydro power nuns; Dressage winner; Heritage policies

    2019-10-18

    #31 Hydro power nuns; Dressage winner; Heritage policies

    Nuns with a hydro habit — hydro-electric that is. Full story: https://bit.ly/31nB6y0 Horsing around. Squamish athlete Isabella Fietz and her horse win at the Pacific Regional Dressage Championships 2019 in Langley. Full story: https://bit.ly/2pxDntd What Nanaimo's heritage policy can show us in Squamish. The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

    14 min
  4. #30 Remembering star skier Mikayla Martin; Protesting in the lead-up to the election

    2019-10-11

    #30 Remembering star skier Mikayla Martin; Protesting in the lead-up to the election

    In memoriam. Squamish remembers local skier Mikayla Martin. Friends and family share their moments with the star athlete — on and off the slopes. Full story: https://bit.ly/2B2Jet1 Protesting season is underway. What taking to the streets says about how people will vote in the upcoming federal election. Full stories: https://bit.ly/2pYlzYn https://bit.ly/35qnjtR The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

    26 min
  5. #29: The Federal all-candidates debate; fostering literacy in Nicaragua

    2019-10-04

    #29: The Federal all-candidates debate; fostering literacy in Nicaragua

    A verbal fight to the death! Well, not quite, but federal election candidates for the Sea to Sky did their best to impress voters at the all-candidates debate on Wednesday. Full story: https://bit.ly/350UuUJ Bringing books to Nicaragua. A former Squamish resident has made it her mission to spread literacy. Full story: https://bit.ly/334Wc5F The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

    24 min
  6. #28: Surf park in Britannia Beach; Federal election candidates meeting

    2019-09-27

    #28: Surf park in Britannia Beach; Federal election candidates meeting

    Surf’s up! A development proposal for Britannia Beach South might be making literal waves in the future. Full story: https://bit.ly/2n85bmD Speed-dating, federal politics style. Federal election candidates will soon be competing for your love — and, more importantly, your vote. What to watch for at the local all-candidates meeting. The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

    9 min
  7. #27 NDP and Rhino candidates; Squamish keeps plastic bags

    2019-09-20

    #27 NDP and Rhino candidates; Squamish keeps plastic bags

    At long last – the NDP have declared a candidate for the Sea to Sky. We meet up with Judith Wilson, who tells us why she thinks she's the person to represent Squamish in the House of Commons. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2kWJG7N We also talk to another candidate who brings the full force of farce to his political campaign. An audience with Gordon Jeffrey. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2kTgvCo Finally, we discuss the District of Squamish's decision to avoid completely banning plastic bags at checkout stands. Why, depending on your priorities, eliminating those bags isn't necessarily the most environmentally friendly thing to do. Full Story: https://bit.ly/2lYndaE The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music and find weekly episodes on our website. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews. Special thanks to our intern Eli Cornell.

    17 min
  8. #26 Cole Smith UFC; base jumper or paraglider?

    2019-09-13

    #26 Cole Smith UFC; base jumper or paraglider?

    Squamish's own Cole Smith gets ready for his UFC battle on hometurf. Full story: https://bit.ly/2mhAJX1 Can you spot the difference between a paraglider and a base jumper? Full story: https://bit.ly/2kKi0mj Our editor gives an update to the Emily Carr story, and talks about the paragliding correction. The Squamish Sound is about local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

    15 min
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Local news that impacts you. Journalists at The Squamish Chief newspaper examine the most important topics affecting the town. Once a week, every Friday. Hosted by Steven Chua and Keili Bartlett. Cover photo by Clayton Matthews.

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