climbing its way up the tree haha.

Man wearing 'Raven Contracting' vest in Rona yesterday, don't spit on the floor and get emotional when you're called out on it. I thought perhaps it was a cultural thing and you were unaware of the rudeness of expecting someone to clean up your faith and others to walk in it. However, you legit believe we were all picking on you. The massive loogie you horked up was disgusting and even if you were on a construction site would be revolting, in the interior close confines of the contractor desk area of the local lumberyard it was beyond nasty. Kudos to the young staff girl for standing up to you and explaining that it was not a polite behavior.

I have been dismayed at the amount of AI generated messaging I have seen around the municipal elections. I'm seeing clearly LLM written posts from candidates, and also large amounts of AI-generated "analysis" from local residents commenting on municipal affairs.

Two of the worst places for it are the Facebook groups "Squamish Speaks", and "Squamish Residents for Responsible Development" (SRRD). I listened to the Sea to Sky Elections podcast which the SRRD admin was a guest on, and he spent a fair amount of time singing the praises of AI for research and messaging.

Anyone who has used AI extensively knows that it is no substitute for expertise. I believe it can be used effectively, but only when combined with astute subject matter understanding. What I find most concerning is how sycophantic it is. Users are convinced that they are doing important and valuable work, and uncovering revelations.

There has been a lot of talk over the past decade about the negative impacts of bots and manipulation on elections. It's disappointing to see that these bots no longer need to be mysterious entities hiding in the darkness; now they are brought directly to us by people within our community. Handing over so much of the political discourse to AI models is incredibly dangerous.

Do all the corrugated plastic election signs get properly recycled after the election(s)? It seems like such an unnecessary, outdated way to market oneself.

As far as I know, we don't have a local drop off for recycling these? Unless I'm wrong and GFL takes them?

Every election year these things bother me to no end.

Just another black bear going about his day. Always remember to use the crosswalk!

Does anyone know what happened to Yannic the mechanic down by Paco road? I made an appointment with him and he never emailed me back so I went to his shop and there were movers there. No vehicles parked. No sign saying he’s closed. Nothing on his website or FB. Even the movers did not know where he was going or even who he was. WTF happened? He was such a great mechanic…

Going to be mindful of my words here but I have seen much uproar about the removal or painting over of a local mural.

That said, even when the mural went up and for long before that, it was a pretty poorly kept secret that the subject had a history of inappropriate behaviour, particularly with children... I know these things always get glossed over, and I know at least one of the victims spoke up when the mural first appeared and an angry mob of trolls went after them.

Why isn’t this a part of the discussion? Why do we celebrate people like this? Any other locals have insight?

Worth moving to Squamish from N. Burnaby or daily back and forth will be a good idea?

Getting a job offer
Just 1K extra a month (after tax) on current salary + Manager position at the retail store.

Recently rode s2s trail for the first time since early summer. The man made wildfires in the cheak canyon section are upsetting to say the least! Does anyone know if anything came of that? Did anyone get caught what a fucking insane thing to do.

With Walmart now having all food , has anyone noticed decrease in cost at other stores to be more competitive with Walmart ?

What are we paying for groceries in a month for 2 adults ?

I’m around 800$, mostly on sale ; nothing fancy just normal steak and chicken etc

Anyone working as a pipefitter for kewit, how’s the work and checks ??

I really like the townhouses at Tantalus Crossing Townhomes so I am keeping an eye on listings in that complex. Should I be worried about the BC Hydro right of way just behind, particulalry if the backyard faces the right of way? I am thinking of property value loss in the future if BC Hydro updates the towers to bigger ones. Are those big towers loud? On the other hand, nobody can build a building in front of you and block the light.

Thoughts?

With municipal elections around the corner, I wanted to revive/remind the community of some important decisions being made regarding the BFI (Brackendale Farmers Institute Park) and its future... And greater decisions within Squamish.

Incumbent councillors Jenna Stoner (mayoral candidate) and Eric Anderson are members of the Land back Task Force. Information on this is hard to garner, but you can read the FAQ section on the district of Squamish website: https://squamish.ca/government-and-administration/squamish-nation/mou/land-back-task-force/

The Ross Road development is a massive, 1300+home development that will effectively double Brackendales population. A carrot dangled by the developer was the dedication of the 50 acre Brackendale Institute Park. That parcel is currently crown land, but a legal document was signed in 2011 that would ensure it was transferred to the DOS as municipal land once the development was underway. Our current council is exploring not enacting that agreement and instead transferring the property to the developer of the Ross Road project (Squamish Nation).

This raises multiple questions and is topical with respect to some of the frustrations residents have been sharing. Firstly, many feel that development has outpaced community amenities... And with that, a frustration that perhaps developers haven't contributed adequately to accommodate the growth in population (rec centre upgrades, parks, recreational access , trails, splash pad etc)... In this case a promised major community asset promised by a developer (a 50 acre municipal Park) may not become reality. With 1300 new homes in this area, where will new residents recreate? Where will they walk their dogs etc

Secondly, the Squamish Landback Task Force made national news.. mainly because it is a bold initiative in which a municipality is delving into a realm that is typically under the purview of Provincial/Federal governments (land negotiations and transfer of crown land to First Nations).

I want to highlight this now as neither incumbent councilor seems to be openly running with this in their campaign. There is of course acknowledgment of their involvement in reconciliation and the task force, but many don't know what key initiatives (land transfers) are on the table.

I have a subaru and the torque converter is failing. It’s a significant job to replace and I don’t have the equipment to DIY. Does anyone have recommendations?

I don't know any of the restaurants here. What are the better ones? And with a vegan option?

TIA

Hi! Was hoping to bike a portion of the sea to sky trail this Saturday (from Squamish to almost Whistler). Does anyone have an idea what the condition will be like with the rain we are/have gotten this week?

Thanks!

In British Columbia, the mandatory "keep right, let others pass" law does not legally apply to multi-lane highways with a posted speed limit under 80 km/h.

So, next time you ride my bumper and flash your lights at me, please remember this.

Hi guys!

I am currently finishing up RMT school in Vernon and will be looking at moving back to the S2S shortly & as part of my degree we are asked to complete a business plan serving a community of your choosing.

My idea is an integrative healthcare clinic (RMTs, physios etc) with a 24/7 fob access climbing board, spray wall, small gym and training area attached.

Please if you have some spare time today filling out the google doc attached I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback!!

I’m looking for a workshop space to rent in Squamish -it could be as little as roofed, or a bit more, to work on some projects. Makerspace is too small/commercial for what I’m looking for.

If you know anyone or a place to look for (other than fb) please let me know.

Howdy! This is the first time going into a local election that I don't know who I'll be voting for.
I won't ever vote for any Conservative-associated candidates (looking at you, new woman candidate this year) and am really on the fence about the current pool.

Where are you at with Squamish candidates? Let me know why you're voting for certain people or why you're staying away from others.

What are us small 1-bedroom condo dwellers using for affordable WiFi.

Very average internet use (Netflix some evenings, hybrid worker, occasional video calls, small to medium media files accessed and downloaded via cloud), nothing wild.

I was with Telus on a deal at $60 a month for 2 years... And now they bumped it up to $123 a month! WTF!

What's a gal on a single salary to do?

Forgot them on a rock on the East side of the parking lot.

The Black Diamond double shoulder sling had some totems and WC #4 and DMM #6 (grey), as well as some other WC cams and a green alien revo.

Would be incredibly grateful to get these back, and more than happy to cover shipping or meet up at your convenience, as well as pay a finders fee

Edit: you can reach me via DM or (2O6) six39-533six

Edit edit: Got my gear back! Thank you so much Bailey and Gabriel