Food bank busy in 2016
Hungry locals accessed the Squamish Food Bank more than 5,000 times in 2016, according to manager Christina Rupp. About 40 per cent of the food bank’s clientele visit daily. The overall numbers are similar to 2015, according to Rupp, but who is visiting has shifted. More low-income, working individuals are seeking food, she said. About 70,000 pounds of food were donated in 2016.
Most valuable homes
According to stats from BC Assessment, a house at 40813 Government Rd. is the highest valued home in the District of Squamish with a 2017 assessment of $5.89 million. The second most valuable home is 41601 Brennan Rd at $5.34 million. Coming in third is a home at 41020 Government Rd worth $3.33 million. The assessments were calculated on the value of the homes in July of 2016.
Islam open house
Want to understand more about Islam? Islam Understood, an event to counter misunderstandings about the religion, is coming to the Squamish Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 14. “If Islam is understood in its true form it will lead to love and respect and that itself will become a big step forward towards establishing peace on Earth,” says an Ahmadiyya Muslim Community news release. The stop in Squamish is one of 150 the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is making across Canada. From 12:30 to 4 p.m., attendees can read up on the religion, ask questions or chat with members of the faith.
Ocean film
The documentary A Plastic Ocean is being screened on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Eagle Eye Theatre. The aim of presenting the film is to bring awareness to the use of plastic and the impact it has on our environment. The event is a fundraiser for Squamish’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, the Squamish Paddling Club and the Squamish River Watershed Society, and is presented by Squamish Terminals and One Ocean Expeditions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. For tickets or more information go to www.plasticoceansquamish.eventbrite.ca.
