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August 26th, 2010
posted by: aj
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As mentioned in a recent blog post, the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation was a sponsor of the Canadian National Championships and the West Coast Open of Kiteboarding. The event was held over the past weekend, August 20–22. On the Friday of the event we shot the first of our new...
August 19th, 2010
posted by: gillian
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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE The ability to start construction on the 1st phase elements of the Squamish Oceanfront depends on completion of the following key steps: • Completion and Approval of the Oceanfront Sub Area Plan
 • Securing environmental approvals for the Oceanfront Park
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August 12th, 2010
posted by: gillian
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The Squamish Windsports Society (SWS) has announced that the 2010 West Coast Open Regatta and 2010 Canadian National Championships Regatta will be held in Squamish next weekend, August 20-22, 2010, and the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC) is supporting the event as a sponsor. The...
August 3rd, 2010
posted by: gillian
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BC LIBERAL GOVERNMENT CAUCUS
 NEWS RELEASE
 
 August 3, 2010 
SQUAMISH–  The Squamish Oceanfront Blue Barn Arts Incubator project is moving forward thanks to new funding under the Brownfield Renewal Funding Program. 
“Squamish has shown a strong commitment and desire to...
July 29th, 2010
posted by: aj
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The Squamish Oceanfront lands are utilized by many groups in Squamish, some common, such as walkers, kitesurfers and swimmers, while others more unique and specialized.  Stand-up paddle boarding is one such unique activity taking place on the oceanfront beach. On Friday mornings throughout the...
July 29th, 2010
posted by: gillian
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July 2010 Update SUB AREA PLAN
 The Sub Area Plan for the Squamish Oceanfront Peninsula was drafted by the staff at the District of Squamish and presented to Council the week of July 26 for review and public consultation. Public meetings to present the draft plan and receive final approvals are...
July 21st, 2010
posted by: aj
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Squamish, B.C., July 21, 2010—The Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC) has signed a Letter of Intent with Capilano University to advance the planning to exchange the lands currently owned by each party. The SODC lands, identified as the Learning Centre in the business plan, are...
June 19th, 2010
posted by: drewstotesbury
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June 19, 2010 The Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC) is wholly owned by the District of Squamish. Its vision is to deliver a vibrant, innovative, sustainable, world-class "work-live-recreate" community showcasing the spirit, cultural heritage and values of the people of...
May 19th, 2010
posted by: drewstotesbury
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SODC, the District of Squamish and Capilano University (together the "Owners") all have title and/or are upland to water lots within the Cattermole Slough that have become illegally inhabited by unauthorized floating infrastructure and vessels. This represents an unacceptable exposure to...
April 17th, 2010
posted by: drewstotesbury
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An important component of the SODC plan for redevelopment of the oceanfront is inclusion of strong and vibrant cultural components in both the short and long term. In the short term a venue is intended to come from conversion of the "Blue Barn". Certainly there are important technical...