Sea2SkyPodcast

Our pundit, Moe Freitag, has a wealth of experience working with all levels of government in the Sea to Sky region. In this edition we talk about developments happening in the area (including Garibaldi Springs and Garibaldi at Squamish), demand for more transparency in terms of tenders or contracts, the need to plan for the future and building on what we currently have the right way. The opinions...

Squamish Council Candidate Lee O’Callaghan Lee has been a mortgage broker for nearly a decade and he understands the struggles families go through to be able to live here in Squamish. He loves that we are not Vancouver or Whistler and that Squamish is the best place in the world to live. More info https://www.facebook.com/SquamishCouncil/

We caught up with acclaimed Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton to discuss his mandate for the next 4 years in Whistler, and what that could mean for the rest of the corridor – including his views on housing, transit, Garibaldi at Squamish, and more. Check out http://jackcrompton.ca for more info.

Whistler Council Candidate Larry Falcon Larry has spent 21 years running the popular Monday night rides program, and now launching a campaign to give back to the place he has called home for more than two decades. Falcon's platform is built on addressing some key issues: staff accommodation, transportation, fiscal responsibility,  and environmental sustainability, and that Whistler keeps it's curr...

Whistler Incumbent Council Candidate Jen Ford Jen moved to Whistler in 2002 that includes 14 years at Whistler Blackcomb in Group Sales and Operations. She has managed small retail stores, and knows the challenges to find, retain and reward front line staff. Taking care of our front line is the most important task of our Tourism economy. They are the first encounter our guests have, and will help...

Whistler Council Candidate David Buzzard Best known as the award winning photographer for the Whistler Question newspaper, and the founder and moderator of the Whistler Politico Facebook group.  David is has also been a Whistler resident since 1973, with family business ties reaching back to the start of the Whistler resort. David Buzzard moved to South Africa in 1994 to cover the end of apartheid...

Whistler Council Candidate Ralph Forsyth For over 25 years Ralph has called Whistler home and he has built a career in the ski and tourism industry. During his time in the ski business Ralph has followed a very unique career path and held various ski school, sales, and management positions - also been involved in the community as chair of the Whistler Advisory Planning Commission. A passionate adv...

We caught up with Tracey Saxby of My Sea to Sky and talked about how WLNG should still be a prevalent election issue, it's environmental impacts, and overall issues with project. http://www.myseatosky.org/

Squamish Council Candidate Armand Hurford Armand is third generation Squamish and is a successful local business owner. He strives to make Squamish more liveable and allow current businesses to realize their full potential and make our district a more attractive home for future ones. More info armandhurford.com

Squamish Council Candidate Bianca Peters Bianca has served as executive director of the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association, and recently stepped down from her role with the Squamish Chamber of Commerce for her council run. She also has her own communications and events company - that include projects like the Squamish Street Market and the Taste of Squamish publication. More info h...

Squamish Council Candidate Janice MacLean For over 25 years, Janice has been an advocate for Squamish long before it was a fashionable place to live. Her children are now adults and now she has the time to shift her energies and contribute in a more significant way to the community. More info at https://www.facebook.com/hardwiredforourcommunity/

Squamish Council Candidate Stephen Fryer Stephen was raised in Squamish and is married with three children, lives in Brackendale in the home he grew up in as a child. He is the PAC president for Brakendale Elementary, sits on several boards, and is highly involved in youth sports. Also, as an insurance adjuster he is no stranger to policy, dealing with governments, mediation & negotiation, and wor...

Squamish Council Candidate Mike Young Mike originally moved to Squamish in 2001, has a background in finance & marketing, and owns a local property management business. He is also actively involved in the community as Vice President of the Downtown BIA, a Board Member for Sea to Sky Community Services, and also volunteers with Big Brothers, mentoring young kids. His experience as a business owner...

Squamish Council Candidate Phil Audet Phil is an avid climber who is answering the call for service. He loves this community and the people that reside here, and he wants to be sure the lifestyle and quality of life remains inclusive for everyone in Squamish.

Council Candidate Eric Andersen A long-time resident, Eric is a research & communications consultant and translator who has worked in the forestry, wood products and transportation industries around BC and internationally. He is a representative of the local umbrella organization Squamish & District Forestry Association, and has loads of ideas of how to make our environment marketable. Eric has be...

Council Candidate Jacquie Menezes Jacquie is a lifelong advocate for social justice and economic development, using experience gained over 25 years in private industry, the public sector and the arts to build stronger, more vibrant communities and to influence public policy for a healthier, more prosperous future. She focused her skills on the GTA’s transportation challenges helping to create “the...

Council Candidate Chris Pettingill A former chair of the BC Green Party and no stranger to municipal politics, Chris has been involved with several committees (Arts Council, Chamber of Commerce, SORCA, just to name a few), and volunteers an inordinate amount of his time

Mayoral Candidate Karen Elliott Karen has served on Council for the last four years and currently is an organizational and leadership development specialist and helping clients with strategic planning, large group facilitation to support dialogue, and developing strategies to help them navigate change. She served as Quest University’s first Ombudsperson, from September 2016 to January 2018, advoca...

Garibaldi Squamish is now on the forefront of election discussions, so we invited Rod Macleod, VP of Planning, to talk to us about their proposal to build an all season resort on Brohm Ridge – and what it can bring to the corridor. More info at http://garibaldiatsquamish.ca/

Council Candidate Alanna Gillis Alanna has a Master of Public Policy from SFU and has loads of experience in the public service in health care and energy regulation in BC, senior leadership experience in regulatory services, compliance and operations. Alanna also has knowledge and familiarity with all levels of government, regulation, the energy industry, public consultation and fairness, budgetin...

Council Candidate Edward Archibald Edward has been building home and working that industry since he was a teen. In the three years since moving to Squamish he has played a big part in the community as he currently sits on the Board of Directors of Squamish Helping Hands Society, Squamish Hospital Foundation, Squamish Community Foundation, and the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association....

Council Candidate Jenna Stoner Jenna moved to Squamish to live where she plays. She holds a degree in Ocean Studies from UVic and Master of Marine Management from Dalhousie University, and has nearly a decade of experience working with business, government, and environmental conservation. Jenna is also on the board of the Squamish Climate Action Network. More info here http://www.jennastoner.ca/

Council Candidate Doug Race A former lawyer for almost 37 years, Doug has served on council since 2008. He has decades of experience negotiating and dealing with representatives of all levels of government, First Nations, financial institutions and private sector corporations and individuals. This is his third election campaign and more info check out dougrace.com

Mayoral Candidate Susan Chapelle Susan has lived in Squamish for nearly 20 years, and spent 7 years on Squamish Council, and has served on community and council committees for over 19 years. Susan has earned both an MBA and an Economic Development degree from Simon Fraser University. She is an entrepreneur whose work with local businesses was recognized by the community with the 2018 Chamber of Co...

Councillor Candidate Rajan Hans Rajan was born and raised in Squamish, and at only 21 years of age, has been actively involved in the community volunteering with the Squamish Railway Heritage Park, Squamish Eagle Watch, Squamish Sikh Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Squamish Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) and Hill Top House. Currently he is serving as a board member for the Squamish Sikh Societ...