District of Squamish launches new podcast series

District B-sides gets to the heart of complicated community topics

The District of Squamish has launched a new podcast series to provide in-depth perspectives on decisions and topics that are relevant to Squamish. Episode 1 of the District B-sides podcast on the topic of Affordable Housing is now live on squamish.ca/podcast and will soon be available on most podcast listening platforms.

“This is an opportunity for residents to connect with the District on a deeper, more personal level, and to really understand the meaning and nuance behind some of the policies and trade-offs considered by Council,” says District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott. “We’ll be talking about some of the complex, multi-faceted issues in our community that challenge us as a local government when it comes to making decisions that will impact our residents. District B-sides is an opportunity to spend more time reflecting on specific topics of interest to the community that don’t have easy answers. We’re looking forward to sharing these conversations, and to hearing the various perspectives within our community on topics and issues that connect us all.”

Each episode will feature conversations with District of Squamish Council, staff and community members led by rotating podcast hosts and District staff members Natasha Golbeck, Matt Gunn and Torri Hanson. Appearing in the first episode are community social housing leader and Squamish Helping Hands executive director Maureen Mackell, Councillors Armand Hurford and Jenna Stoner along with historical insights from Councillor Eric Andersen in the podcast’s regular segment, Heritage Moment.

Listeners can expect quarterly episodes on a range of topics from climate action to youth. Residents are encouraged to tune in and to send episode feedback to communications@squamish.ca. For more information visit squamish.ca/podcast.

October 24, 2019