Steven Chua

Canada, Vancouver

Host of Dirtbag Climber, an upcoming CBC Uncover podcast. Formerly with the @squamishchief. Bylines in @Glacier_Media outlets everywhere.

Articles

April 2025 | Applied Radiology

2 months ago | appliedradiology.com | Muhammad Akram |Kai Xue |Kaustubh G. Shiralkar |Steven Chua

Abdominal Manifestations of Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexBy Muhammad Nabeel Akram, BS; Kai Xue, MD; Kaustubh G. Shiralkar, MD; Steven S. Chua, MD, PhDApril 1, 2025New Trends in Diagnosis and Imaging Follow-Up of Renal Angiomyolipomas—Part I: Classic AMLsBy John P. McGahan, MD, FACR; Anthony F. Chen, MDApril 30, 2025Review ArticleArtificial IntelligenceBreast ImagingThe Current Scope of Artificial Intelligence in Breast USBy Romina Tafreshi, BA; Beatrice Panjwani, MD; Shlomit A.
Valleycliffe Christmas carollers set a new record

Dec 14, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

Valleycliffe Christmas carollers set a new record on Dec. 8. The group collected about 66 kilograms (145 pounds) of human food and an additional 54 kg (120 pounds) of dog food for the food bank. That’s more than has ever been raised in the 16 years the annual carol has been running. “Montreal Dan” Butler, pictured in the foreground, started the event back in 2008.
Squamish unsung heroes: Meet library volunteer Kay Austen

Apr 18, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

For 16 years, Kay Austen has been freely giving her time to lend a hand wherever she’s needed at the Squamish Public Library. Most recently, she has been part of the institution’s Visiting Library Program, which delivers books and other materials to people who are housebound. It’s a job that requires a personal touch. “I like this delivery work, and the reason why is because you get to know the patron so well,” said Austen. “You get to know them as a friend.
Squamish needs a place for those exiting transitional housing: Helping Hands

Jan 28, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

Among the challenges listed by Squamish Helping Hands is the need for a long-term destination for people exiting transitional housing. While presenting to District municipal council on Jan. 23, the executive director of Helping Hands, Lori Pyne, recounted a story of a resident at Under One Roof. Pyne said the resident, an ex-logger who has spent his whole life in Squamish, voiced some of his concerns.
Financial focus: Here’s how to get out of holiday debt

Jan 25, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

The holidays are a great time, but they often come with a January price tag. For many, that price often leaves them in the red. That’s why he Credit Counselling Society is reminding people it only costs time to reach out to their services and get help planning their way out of debt. Mason Cox, the society’s director of counselling, said consulting with the not-for-profit society is free, and people shouldn't hesitate to reach out if they feel they’re in need of assistance.
Bad skiing conditions good for some Squamish businesses

Jan 5, 2024 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

Whistler's pain, in some cases, could be Squamish's gain. While this season's El Nino winter is resulting in poorer-than-average ski conditions, some Squamish organizations are benefitting from the milder weather. Perhaps the clearest case is the nonprofit Britannia Mine Museum. Tamsyn Jenkins, the museum's sales and marketing manager, said visitation numbers from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2 increased by 67% compared with the previous season. "I think it's fantastic," said Jenkins.
Canadians have been hoarding cash. Waiting any longer to invest it would be a mistake - Business News

Dec 24, 2023 | castanet.net | Tim Shufelt |Andrew Willis |Glen Korstrom |Steven Chua

It’s one of those good problems to have. Canadians are sitting on an enormous trove of cash – the byproduct of a pandemic savings boom and a precarious economic state. For four years now, Canadians have been frantically socking away money in bank accounts and, more recently, in term deposits such as guaranteed investment certificates. Now, having a gigantic cash buffer may feel right. These are crazy times. The pandemic awakened a fear of the kind of disasters that felt relegated to history.
Ship that housed Ukrainian refugees to provide worker accommodations in Squamish

Dec 21, 2023 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

A ferry that once provided homes for Ukrainian refugees will soon be used to accommodate workers constructing Squamish's Woodfibre LNG plant. In 2024, as part of its promise to provide worker housing for its project, Woodfibre LNG will be using a ship to serve as a temporary living area for the workers constructing its liquefied natural gas export facility. This project has been described as a 'floatel.' Woodfibre LNG is enlisting the help of Bridgemans Services Group for this matter.
Here's a great drive-thru Squamish Christmas light display

Dec 13, 2023 | squamishchief.com | Steven Chua

Hal Hughson does it for the kids. Every year for 35 years, the Brackendale resident puts on a legendary light display at 1665 Depot Road, which has garnered a reputation as perhaps one of the most distinct one-man Christmas shows in town. Walking through the display on Hughson's half-acre property, one can see the PAW Patrol, Santa, snowmen, reindeer, Christmas trees, and many, many lights.
Where do I get help in Squamish if I have an addiction?

May 30, 2023 | vancouverisawesome.com | Steven Chua