Go ahead, touch yourself! www.johnfrench.ca/post/c-is-fo...

New public art just outside the recreation centre in Squamish, BC. Fascinating piece with amazing small details all over the statue.

Long weekend fun in Squamish, BC. My wife surprised her mother by bringing her to the Squamish Canyon boardwalk. Check out the highlights from her tour of the Mamquam River. youtu.be/QZY8sqveH0A #adventuretourism

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

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? I’m thankful for you. You took the time to read this and to me that means we’re connected and I’m thankful for that. Enjoy your day whatever it looks like. Enjoy the time you spend with your family or your chosen family and friends. 🍂🦃🇨🇦

Great listen here as Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton chats with Seth Klein about all things climate. #localgovernment podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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 squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...

Fresh back from Victoria and the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities annual conference I created a blog post. Check it out. www.johnfrench.ca/post/brainst...

Squamish council will consider prohibiting the sale of fireworks in the District of Squamish. squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...

For those with unanswered questions about the ice rink closure in Squamish, have a look at the info here: squamish.ca/rec/temporar...

Tue, Sep 9 Squamish Council will discuss transit fares. Did you know the monthly pass cost was set in 1997 at $39 for adults and $20 for students/seniors and those rates haven’t changed since then? Read the full report here: squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...

Renovations are stressful. In my community we're updating the recreation centre. More than a few surprises have popped out of the walls, ceilings and floors. You can learn more at this link: www.facebook.com/electjohnfre... #localgovernment

On Tue, Sept. 2 Squamish Council will consider declaring Oct. 1 Squamish Seniors Day in the District. Every day is seniors day and our elders deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated. #seniors squamish55communitysociety.ca

Pretty good for a guy who regularly over-waters plants, sometimes dries them out and generally does a poor job growing stuff. This grew from seed and due to poor seedling labeling I originally thought this was a zucchini. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #patiogarden

On the issue of a liquified natural gas export facility 7 km south of downtown Squamish, The Squamish Chief believes we can all agree to disagree. Agreed and it's time to finalize a tax agreement to create tax certainty. www.squamishchief.com/opinion/squa...

Young people 16 and up are mature enough to vote. I support the efforts of Jerry and Jason Song along with all the other people pushing the Vote16 initiative. vote16.ca/about

In Squamish we dedicate the BC Day long weekend to our forestry heritage. There will be log rolling, chopping, cutting, tree climbing and axe throwing. #forestry

In between reading assignments I whipped up what I’ve dubbed a Sabrina Baileys Carpenter Martini for sipping with my lunch. This follows an hour of morning Pickleball from 8 to 9am. Sunny Sundays are the best.

There's a new post on my blog. It's less about politics and more about poetry. www.johnfrench.ca/post/an-arti... #sqpoli

On Tuesday, Squamish council members will discuss an application to convert a home on Westway into a daycare for up to 49 kids. #sqpoli squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...

Today on the Cross Border Interviews, we welcome to the show Squamish Councillor John French Youtube: youtu.be/ZSjYwICJY1A Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: podcasters.spotify.com/.../cross-bo... #localgovernment #municipalpolitics #MunicipalAffairs

It was a productive day at my non-political job. #timberframe

This was what was happening today in Squamish, BC. #summer

ICYMI: My most recent blog post is focused on a panel at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Ottawa. The panel included UBCM president @trishmandewo.bsky.social. www.johnfrench.ca/post/we-need... #womeninpolitics

Check out the new blog post at my website. Do you agree we’d do well to put more women into elected offices? www.johnfrench.ca/post/we-need...

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

Father’s Day dinner on the deck at my parent’s house and we had a surprise visitor. #nature

Dryden Creek wildfire in Squamish at 10pm Tue, June 10, 2025.

Wildfire in Squamish is 14 hectare. Difficult terrain along west-facing cliffs. The 28 fire fighters working to contain the west & south flanks. Helicopters & air tankers in use. No evacuations yet. Alex Ratson via The Squamish Chief More info: squamish.ca/our-services... #wildfire #forestfire

Mayor declares local state of emergency in Squamish. squamish.ca/assets/EOC/D...

Great FCM panel featuring women from around the world talking about the importance of having the perspective of women on councils, boards and in other elected positions. We NEED more women in elected positions! @trishmandewo.bsky.social #strongwomen

Attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference and getting so much from it. Heard today from Elizabeth May, Melissa Lantsman and Gord Johns. People like Lantsman make parliament a battle zone. May and Johns talked about policy and working together. #strongertogether

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

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

With uncertainty continuing at Canada Post, Squamish property owners are encouraged to create a MyCity account. Instructions to create an account & register your tax & utility bills: squamish.ca/payonline. If there is a mail disruption other options for getting and paying bills will be rolled out.

The true north is indeed strong and free 🇨🇦

ICYMI: the most recent post on my blog peaks into how one person is moving from a tent to stable housing.

There's a new post on my blog. Learn how one unhoused person is turning their life around. www.johnfrench.ca/post/one-per... #homeless

The Citizen Satisfaction Survey online deadline is 4pm Tue, May 20. The survey results help the District of Squamish understand how well the District is delivering programs & services. Responses help guide planning, budgets & service improvements. letstalksquamish.ca/citizen-satisfaction-survey

Happy Mothers Day to moms everywhere. We need to think about our mothers as they age. On Tuesday Squamish council will be discussing aging in place. squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/... #mothersday

For graph lovers and demographers. Squamish had a population of 14,900 in 2001 and by 2025 that number had grown to just above 30,000. By 2046 Squamish is expected to have a population of between 40,100 and 49,000 people. #growth

Yesterday the Liberal candidate in my riding, Patrick Weiler, got my vote. In and out of the polling station in ten minutes. Love advance voting! This image says it all. The Con candidate sign is missing, just like the candidate. He opted out of most of the candidate events here.

Rest in peace Beamer. The French family cat from 2009 to April 19, 2025.

Advance voting polls are open in my riding today, tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. I plan to vote tomorrow and will be voting for Liberal candidate Patrick Weiler.

Solar drying season has begun at my house. #sustainability

Bluesky, please meet Neo.

On April 28 I will be voting for Liberal candidate Patrick Weiler. 🇨🇦 The best person to lead our country at this time is Mark Carney and Patrick is the best candidate in my riding. 🗳️

Pickleball season has started! Terrible serve in this video. I’ll be working on this over the next few weeks. #goplaypitside

On Apr 28 Canadians will go to the polls & on Oct 17/26 Squamish residents will elect the next Squamish Council members. Get both these dates in your calendar! A dictator in the making is killing democracy south of us. Preserving democracy requires participation in elections. deadder.substack.com