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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025
S Q U A M I S H C H I E F. C O M
JUDGE SIDES WITH COUNCIL AFTER CHALLENGE BY COMPANY BEHIND PARADISE TRAILS
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has upheld the District council’s unanimous decision to reject a proposed eco-village BOB MACKIN
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B.C. Supreme Court judge upheld District of Squamish council’s unanimous decision to reject the proposed Paradise Trails at Squamish eco-village near the Cheakamus River. “The enactment of the rezoning bylaw was reasonable, and there was no breach of any duty of fairness owed to the petitioners,” said Justice Mark Underhill in an Aug. 20 written ruling. “I also find the rezoning bylaw was adopted in good faith.” Tantalus at Paradise Valley Inc. and parent company Tri-City Properties at Squamish Ltd. filed for the judicial review, calling District council’s June 18, 2024 vote unreasonable and procedurally unfair. “A third ground, bad faith, was also raised, although it was pursued to a lesser extent in the petitioners’
PHOTO BY INDIGO LEMAY CONWAY/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF
CLIMB ON: The Hive Dyno Comp was held at Junction Park on Saturday as part of the Arc’teryx Academy Climb weekend.
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
Gorgeous mountain views from every window! Spacious 1 bedroom and den condo with balcony & gas fireplace. Age restriction 55+ $498,000
Upper floor corner, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms condo with beautiful mountain views. 1245 sqft of living space & includes 2 parking spots. $789,000
308-1203 PEMBERTON AVE.
301-40437 Tantalus Rd.
2111 Mamquam Rd.
Excellent revenue potential! Unique 5-bedrooms, a den/office, 5-renovated bathrooms. Includes a I-bedroom in-law suite and a separate nanny studio suite. 7 parking spaces. $1,747,000
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