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Council Candidate Sacha Fabry Sacha has been a member of numerous boards, councils, and committees, playing a leadership role in all aspects of the governance cycle: developing, approving, and budgeting. He is the co-founder of the Good Governance Group (G3 Consulting) that has successfully led organizations through lobbying government for increased access to post-secondary education for First Nat...

We look to feature all the candidates for the upcoming election and our second Mayoral Candidate is Paul Lalli. Paul has spent much of his adult life dedicated to the community volunteering and working as a public servant participating on numerous community boards and committees. At age 24 he was elected to the first of 4 successful terms on Council. He returns after a relatively short hiatus seek...

As the deadline for candidates submitting their papers is fast approaching, here are a few tips laid out by Quest University Chief Academic Officer, Doug Munroe, on how to win the election in Squamish. The district had asked Quest students how to increase voter turnout over 50% and so we break down the voter demographic in the district, turnout numbers, and tips on how/where to campaign. We also t...

Mayoral Candidate Jeff Cooke We look to feature all the candidates for the upcoming election and our first Mayoral Candidate is Jeff Cooke. Jeff is a relative newcomer in the realm of municipal elections, but he does have a wealth of business knowledge, and loads of time spent helping within the community. We go in depth into his platform and what he calls Squamish growing pains.

Council Candidate John French We look to feature the candidates for the upcoming election and first up is longtime resident John French. He has finally come around to run for Council after many years of covering Municipal Hall as a journalist. Born and raised in Squamish, John has seen all the growth and transformation in the region and strives to help build it’s future. More info at JohnFrench.ca...

We'd like to introduce our new pundit, Moe Freitag, and his own editorial called Get Mo'ed! He has a wealth of experience working with all levels of government in the Sea to Sky region. In his first episode we discuss what it truly means to be on council, the mindset needed, skills required, and the necessary commitment. We also chat about the pros and cons of a potential inexperienced council, as...

Finally caught up with Adrian in front of a couple of his businesses on Cleveland Avenue, to talk about the challenges of doing business in Squamish, and a few of the entrepreneurial tricks he's learned over the years. Also, we got into what he has planned for the future - spoiler alert - he's not running for council.

Three local media guys chatting and opining about the issues of the upcoming municipal election.
The landscape has dramatically changed since Mayor Heintzman decided not to run for re-election. Squamish is rapidly growing, practically bursting at the seams, which one out of the current three mayoral candidates (with the possibility of two more) is up to the task - it's up to you to decide and vote...

We caught up with Sara from the Squamish Dance Centre as she preps for her upcoming season. Her business has seen meteoric growth in short time because her mantra is that dance should be accessible to everyone, and thanks to all her loyal dance families for their continued support. We chat about the challenges of dealing with rapid expansion and developing new and innovative programs. http://www.s...

Three local media guys chatting about local politics and what we expect to see in the forthcoming election - the first podcast of many we plan to extensively cover the elections. Please tell us what issues are most important to you, and what questions should we ask those running in our district.  facebook.com/sea2skypodcast twitter.com/sea2skypodcast info@sea2skypodcast.com UPDATE: Mayor Patricia...

International elite runners praise Squamish - Sponsored by Canadian Coastal The Squamish 50 is on again Aug. 18 – 19 and it’s one of most challenging trail runs ever. On the first day, the 50 mile portion consists of over 90% single-track and more than 11,000 feet of climbing and descent. Day 2 features another 50 kilometers of more of the same grueling terrain. We caught up with Dr. Victor Javeri...

We visited Mikael Mikkelsen, Owner of 99 Repairs, and talked about when is a device too far gone to repair, the issues he's had to face with Samsung and Apple phones, some of the miracle fixes they've done, the bag of rice myth, and how simply fixing your gadgets will save you loads of money. (Check them out in Squamish and Whistler.)

We visited Ryan Nerima, a head grower for the Whistler Marijuana Company, last week to chat about where the cannabis industry stands in terms of legalization, and the many obstacles that still needs to be weeded out. 

Longtime resident and journalist in hiatus, John French, is kicking off our editorial section with his very own French Quarter segment. Things have changed over the years and John reminisces about old Squamish and it’s inevitable growth. (Disclaimer – The opinions expressed on Sea2SkyPodcast website, blogs, articles, podcasts, audio & video, and in any corresponding comments are the personal opini...

In this edition of People In Your Neighbourhood, we talk with Doug Munroe, a volunteer and Provincial Coordinator of British Columbia for Alberta/BC Cave Rescue, about what’s happening with those kids trapped in Thailand (recorded July 2), the kind of caving that can be found in our neck of the woods, and how to properly venture into caves.

There have been loads of changes over the past decade in the Corridor. With Squamish being seemingly more affordable, as the cost of housing rises in the Lower Mainland, a new community is taking shape. We sit down with longtime residents Scott McQuade and Meghan Zuvulek to talk about the new identity in town – it’s definitely more than just the McDonalds on your way up to Whistler.

The communities in the corridor are continuing to grow and for years there’s been a push for regional transit. Today, we are paying much higher than average gas prices, practically the same amount as Vancouver, whom are paying a large transit excise tax, that is going into the coffers of corporations instead of funding a regional system in Sea to Sky Country. We asked Councillor Susan Chapelle and...

More and more people are moving into the corridor, pushing real estate prices up, and development space is becoming an issue – resulting in skyrocketing rents and dwindling affordable housing. This time we sit down with Darren McCartney, a 10 year Squamish resident who specializes in commercial real estate and project sales, and loads of experience in several financial sectors including real estat...

The craft beer scene is booming and it’s no different in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We sit down with Jeff of A-Frame, Ben of Night Owl, and Ben of Backcountry Brewing, and discuss the formula behind small local breweries. Their mindset is to encourage you to choose local businesses that solely focus on the quality of their products, rather than blindly follow the marketing hi-jinks of big industry t...

There’s a huge industrial complex behind cannabis, and while Canada is set to legalize, is the government prepared to take on the massive task of creating and enforcing appropriate regulations? We sit down with Janis Correia, CEO of CBD Worldwide (cbdworldwideinc.com), to dive into the business side of cannabis, discuss what might the legalization process entail, and we discover that recreational...

Since 1972 The Brackendale Art Gallery (The BAG) has been host to more musical performances, theater, assorted gatherings and art exhibitions than can be counted. However, this unofficial community institution is on the verge of extinction. We talk with BAG proprietors Thor and Dorte Froslev and members of the BAG Society on the future of the BAG, how it might be saved, and what it could mean to t...

Longtime resident, and journalist in hiatus, John French joins us to talk about the Official Community Plan for the ongoing development of Squamish. We discuss if the district’s OCP has a good strategy for strong growth, economic development & land use and if they can be integrated with our community needs.

Welcome to the second installment of the Sea to Sky Podcast, already the corridor’s number source for news and information on the issues of the day. This episode we talk with Matt Blackman on the future of alternative energy, for your home, your car and possibly your career.

More and more people are moving into the corridor, pushing real estate prices up, and development space is becoming an issue – resulting in skyrocketing rents and dwindling affordable housing. Do you want to own a home but don’t want to be owned by the bank? Want to rent a nice apartment that doesn’t cost $3000? Joining us are Squamish Councillors Ted Prior and Susan Chapelle as we try to get to t...

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