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Andrew  Hughes

Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes is a reporter with The Squamish Chief.

While originally from the U.S., he has lived in Squamish since the end of 2016. He is a recent graduate of the Master of Journalism program at the University of British Columbia, during which he interned at The Squamish Chief. Before becoming a full-time reporter here, he worked in current affairs for CBC in Vancouver.

When he’s not working, you can find him looking for secret benches in the woods or losing at board games to his wife and friends.

Recent Work by Andrew

Small claims warrant of arrest for Mayor Hurford cancelled

Small claims warrant of arrest for Mayor Hurford cancelled

After Mayor Armand Hurford attended court on Nov. 20, the warrant was cancelled and a new payment hearing was scheduled for January.
WLNG workforce floatel set for Squamish receives EAO approval

WLNG workforce floatel set for Squamish receives EAO approval

EAO notes the floatel, still slated to arrive in 2024, will have to abide by a gender and cultural safety plan among other stipulations.
Squamish’s Fergie’s Café announces new ownership

Squamish’s Fergie’s Café announces new ownership

The founders of the popular Squamish Valley Road restaurant will still maintain ownership of Sunwolf Riverside Resort. New ownership takes control Dec. 1.
Squamish council OKs Woodfibre LNG development permit by 5-1 vote

Squamish council OKs Woodfibre LNG development permit by 5-1 vote

Muni staff tells council the five buildings in the form and character application fit the guidelines and therefore members are mostly confirming staff’s assessment that the project meets those guidelines.
UBC political scientist calls Squamish councillor’s consequences significant

UBC political scientist calls Squamish councillor’s consequences significant

UBC’s Stewart Prest said it’s ‘unusual’ for a councillor to lose wages for a purported code of conduct breach; province says they encourage municipalities to establish codes of conduct linked to pay.
Woodfibre LNG hosts VR viewing of the future liquefied natural gas facility

Woodfibre LNG hosts VR viewing of the future liquefied natural gas facility

Users who attended a session could view the compressor station, flare and floating storage—among other aspects—with tech. Future dates to use VR to come in 2024.
District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

Council sanctioned Coun. Eric Andersen after it was deemed he violated a section of the Community Charter and Code of Conduct.
Squamish council takes a step toward joining the Sue Big Oil campaign

Squamish council takes a step toward joining the Sue Big Oil campaign

By a 5-2 vote, pledges $1 per resident or about $25,000 toward the campaign in the 2025 budget.
Former Squamish resident fined $6,000 for animal cruelty

Former Squamish resident fined $6,000 for animal cruelty

Neddy Tsin was fined and prohibited from having more than one dog as a pet for life as a result of being found guilty of two counts of animal cruelty.
Feds kick in $1 million to B.C. tourism organizations

Feds kick in $1 million to B.C. tourism organizations

MP Patrick Weiler announced funds to Indigenous Tourism Association of BC, BC Parks Foundation and Tourism Bowen Island on Oct. 11 in Squamish.
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