JohnSqFrench
@johnsqfrench.bsky.social
Elected official, life-long resident of Squamish, BC 🇨🇦 Husband, father, runner and cat keeper. Occasionally rides a bike.
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
Erna Visits Squamish Canyon
YouTube video by John French
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November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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...
Baby, you can drive your car
“Beep, beep - beep, beep, ya!” -Lennon & McCartneyThere’s a solid reason for me supporting improved transit service, bike lanes and safer pedestrian infrastructure. I think this particular reason gets...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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
Let's Talk Budget 2026
The District of Squamish 10-Year Financial Plan is available for public review. Community feedback is invited!
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October 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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. 🍂🦃🇨🇦
October 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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...
Season 4: Episode 6 - Mobilizing for Climate Action with Seth Klein
Podcast Episode · The Whistler Podcast · 2025-10-02 · 47m
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October 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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
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October 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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
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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...
September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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/...
September 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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...
September 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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/...
September 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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.
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#localgovernment
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September 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
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
August 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
August 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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.
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Squamish editorial: Can we move on less divided over LNG?
The District of Squamish has approved temporary use permits for two floating worker accommodations tied to the long-debated Woodfibre LNG project, marking a potential turning point in a saga that has ...
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August 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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...
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
August 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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
August 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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.
July 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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
An Artistic Moment
Something a bit different happened in the District of Squamish council chamber on April 15, 2025 when the 2024/25 Howe Sound Secondary School Poet Laureate paid a visit.Florence Webster shared her poe...
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July 21, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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
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July 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
On Tuesday, Squamish council members will discuss an application to convert a home on Westway into a daycare for up to 49 kids. #sqpoli
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Today on the Cross Border Interviews, we welcome to the show Squamish Councillor John French
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#localgovernment #municipalpolitics #MunicipalAffairs
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#localgovernment #municipalpolitics #MunicipalAffairs
853. Squamish Councillor John French
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July 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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
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
July 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It was a productive day at my non-political job. #timberframe
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
We need more women in politics
...women are generally more thoughtful, more caring, more empathetic, more logical and more reasonable.
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June 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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...
June 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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
June 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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