Over the last few days a number of people have brought up the parking challenges currently experienced in Squamish. Back in February of 2024 I wrote a blog and created a video about this. If you haven’t seen these yet, I encourage you to have a look. #sqpoli www.johnfrench.ca/post/baby-yo...
Work is underway to establish a ten-year financial plan for Squamish. The budget process includes an opportunity for public feedback. Residents and other stakeholders can learn more at the link below. Feedback is welcome. #sqpoli letstalksquamish.ca/budget-2026
Screen capture from a report titled Curbside Collection Assessment for the District of Squamish. The image includes a photo of a bear with a plastic bag hanging from its mouth following a successful effort to open a tote with a wildlife protective locking system on it.
Separating out kitchen waste and other organic waste from the rest of the garbage generated from households has many advantages. A report from the consulting company Stantec assesses the organic waste collection system in Squamish. #sqpoli
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There's a new post on my blog. It's less about politics and more about poetry. www.johnfrench.ca/post/an-arti... #sqpoli
A map image of Westway Avenue in Squamish with a property at the middle of the image highlighted in yellow. Text at the top of the image reads, “Figure 1: Location and aerial photo of subject site.”
On Tuesday, Squamish council members will discuss an application to convert a home on Westway into a daycare for up to 49 kids. #sqpoli
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Hockey players jockey for position. Text in the image reads, “Preview: Oilers at Panthers (Game 6). The Oilers look to stay alive in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers on Tuesday.”
Would you rather watch the Oilers vs. Panthers game or sit in a windowless room and talk about policy? The Oilers will have to win this one without me. We've got a new housing project that needs to be reviewed. #sqpoli
Me posing with MP Patrick Weiler and Mayor Armand Hurford on Parliament Hill.
Was able to catch up with my MP, Patrick Weiler. He fit in a meeting with me and Mayor Hurford in between votes in parliament. #sqpoli
Me with Jagmeet Singh at the airport in Ottawa, Ontario.
Flew to Ottawa today and there was a political celebrity a few rows up from me on the plane. Mr. Singh was graceful with all the people who wanted to say hi to him. A huge number of people on the plane were elected officials on their way to the Fed of Canadian Munis convention in Ottawa. #sqpoli
A shadow study image capture from a report regarding 38201 Westway Avenue in Squamish, BC.
On Jan. 7 Squamish Council voted 4-3 (Hurford, Stoner & Andersen) to send a 5-storey apartment proposal back for further evaluation. My top concern is the shading impacts on the townhouses next door. Developments in Valleycliffe can't rob neighbouring properties of evening sun. #sqpoli
A shadow study image for the property at 38201 Westway Avenue in Squamish, BC. The image shows shadowing related to a proposed five-storey building next to a townhouse development and commercial spaces.
What’s the value of sunshine? Residents in a Squamish, BC townhouse development are soon going to find out as a five-storey apartment building is proposed next door and if it goes ahead it will block evening sun to much of the complex in the spring, summer and fall. #sqpoli
A screen capture of the JohnFrench.ca website featuring a photo of John French with Alice Lake in the background and web page links to volunteer and stay connected.
For those who aren’t aware, I have a website and a blog page. Blog topics range from housing to transportation to waste management and more. www.JohnFrench.ca #sqpoli
A graph indicating the Development Cost Charges Rates proposed in Squamish, BC for Institutional buildings.
Mandatory reading for those who feel Squamish, BC🇨🇦 doesn’t charge developers enough for the privilege to rezone properties. Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charges are being reviewed AGAIN. #sqpoli squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...
Renderings showing the exterior of a proposed Andrew Sheret store planned for Squamish, BC.
Plumbing and heating supply company Andew Sheret is planning to build a location in Squamish, BC. This is big for the construction sector in the area north of Vancouver to Whistler. #sqpoli
Find more details at this link: squamish.ca/business-and...
Housing is in short supply in my community. I wrote about this in my most recent blog post. The Squamish Nation deserves credit for building much-needed housing in a location that's close to the centre of the community. #sqpoli www.johnfrench.ca/post/squamis...
Thu, Nov. 7 a budget information open house will be held at Brennan Park between 6 & 8pm in Squamish. Swing by and let me know what you feel the District of Squamish should prioritize in the next few years. Share with me what concerns you about the next budget. #sqpoli
There's a new blog post at my website and this one includes a short video I created. This post shares details of a new housing development in Squamish. Check it out here: www.johnfrench.ca/post/squamis... #sqpoli
Squamish Municipal Hall feature the British Columbia flag, the Canadian maple leaf flag and the District of Squamish flag in front of blue sky and white clouds.
Budget season for Squamish Council. The general operating fund and service level changes are up for discussion this week. The municipality needs to collect about $47 million in taxes to run the town. #sqpoli squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...
On the left is Mayor Armand Hurford, Minister Dix, Councillor Jen Ford of Whistler (NDP candidate in the provincial election) and PJ Jappy-Loker with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Health Minister Adrian Dix was in Squamish today to announce a provincial plan to create a new health care facility. Full details at this link: archive.news.gov.bc.ca #sqpoli
For those who drive the Sea to Sky Highway from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton, drop everything and watch this 8 minute video from MP Patrick Weiler. #sqpoli youtu.be/OE_W5Vj6OeQ?...
A gravel surface dominates the image with public works outdoor covered storage on the left, a fuel tank shed plus other structures on the right and mountains in the background.
The District of Squamish is building a new $39 million public works facility. Council will get a project update on Tue Sep 3. Completion expected winter of '25 following years of planning work and revisions to reduce costs. #sqpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtCi...
Mayor Armand Hurford was at Brennan Park with MP Patrick Weiler and MLA Susie Chants along with Donna Billy to announce $19 million in new funding today for Squamish, BC. Of that amount, $10 million is for upgrades at our recreation centre & $9 million is going to upgrade the local dike system.
Mayor Armand Hurford was at Brennan Park with MP Patrick Weiler and MLA Susie Chants to announce $19 million in new funding today for Squamish, BC. Of that amount, $10 million is for upgrades at our recreation centre & $9 million is going to upgrade the local dike system. #sqpoli
An image of Squamish streets with a focus on the switchback section on Skyline Drive.
Every community has that number one scariest road & in Squamish, BC it’s Skyline Drive. It should be treated as a resident use only local street because of the blind driveways, the steep grade and poor design. #roadrage #sqpoli squamish.ca/yourgovernme...
This editorial (opinion piece) is mandatory assigned reading for all British Columbia residents. #sqpoli
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Councillor Jenna Stoner on The Early Edition with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social - June 20, 2024: The debate over Woodfibre LNG's floatel being docked just south of Squamish. #sqpoli
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The rear view of the MV Isabelle X, a cruise ship converted to a floatel to accommodate industrial workers.
Coming up at Squamish council on Tue (May 21), an update on the WLNG project. Will council reconsider the floatel TUP? 2 members of council can’t request reconsideration, me and Councillor Andersen. Deadline is May 30. #sqpoli squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...
Construction drawings for a daycare project proposed for an elementary school playground in the Valleycliffe area of Squamish.
The municipal council in Squamish, BC contemplated pausing a daycare construction project. After research by district staff, we're pressing ahead despite escalating costs. Parents NEED the daycare spaces.
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A floatel cruise ship docked in a snowy northern port.
Important discussion coming up on Tue (March 26) in Squamish, BC. Will a temporary use permit for a 'floatel' at the big construction site on the west side of Howe Sound be supported? #sqpoli
Read more at this link.
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We’re looking for your feedback on how to make Squamish roads safer. Please have a look at the link and complete the survey. #sqpoli
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ICYMI - Vehicles, bikes, pedestrians and parking. How do we make it all work? There’s a new blog post at my website. It includes a chart! #sqpoli www.JohnFrench.ca
Three different angles show building massing plus a building section all shown in black and white images.
One item up for Squamish, BC council discussion this week is a building proposed for a key vacant downtown lot. Work on this building design has dragged on for years on a former gas station lot. #sqpoli squamish.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...
