Residents advised of logging truck traffic through Garibaldi Highlands
February 27, 2024Squamish
Residents are advised of upcoming logging truck traffic through Garibaldi Highlands. The logging trucks will be hauling timber harvest from
Snowfall warning in effect for Squamish
February 27, 2024Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Squamish. Heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm from
Minimum wage increases in BC on June 1
February 27, 2024BC/Canada
British Columbia is set to raise its general minimum wage from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour, effective June 1, 2024.
Special weather statement for Squamish, Sea to Sky Highway
February 26, 2024Squamish
A special weather statement has been issued for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler, and the Sea to
Province to bring legislation on home-flipping tax in spring
February 26, 2024BC/Canada
The province plans to introduce legislation to introduce the B.C. home-flipping tax this spring. If passed, it will take effect
Citizens shouldn’t have to pay for faulty BC assessments: Coun. John French
February 26, 2024Squamish
It’s reasonable to expect that real estate property assessments are accurate. But too often in our province, assessments are way
Feds give $2.5 million to local company to scale up green tech
February 26, 2024Squamish
A local company has received $2.5 million from the federal government for green hydrogen technology. At an event in Squamish,
Squamish RCMP seek public’s help in identifying assault suspect
February 23, 2024Squamish
The Sea to Sky Squamish RCMP seeks the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in an assault investigation. On February
Suspect sought in hit-and-run of BC RCMP officer
February 22, 2024BC/Canada
A manhunt is underway for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run of a BC Highway Patrol officer. On February 17,
Squamish Access Society urges council to dedicate land for parking at adventure centre
February 22, 2024Squamish
Ben Webstar, Chair of Squamish Access Society, has urged the District of Squamish council to dedicate the land that Rope
Mountain biking visitor spending in Squamish soars to $26 million in 2023: SORCA report
February 22, 2024Squamish
Mountain bike visitor spending in Squamish has increased from approximately $9.9 million in 2016 to $26 million in 2023, according
Squamish short-term rental fine to increase to $3,000
February 21, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish will increase the fine for flouting short-term rentals rules from $500 to $3,000 per infraction daily. Doing
Whistler RCMP investigate after man found seriously injured on Valley Trail
February 20, 2024Squamish
Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP is investigating a case involving injuries sustained by a man near the Valley Trail. The
No child abduction attempt in Garibaldi Highlands: Squamish RCMP
February 16, 2024Squamish
An ‘extensive investigation’ by Squamish RCMP has revealed there was no attempted child abduction in Garibaldi Highlands. The General Duty
CapU and District of Squamish sign MOU
February 15, 2024Squamish
Capilano University and the District of Squamish have solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU
Temu charger recalled by Health Canada due to electric shock hazard
February 15, 2024BC/Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall for a USB Charger Adapter sold by the online retailer Temu due to concerns about an
Developer wants to replace proposed townhomes with apartment buildings
February 15, 2024Squamish
At a meeting on Feb 15, the District’s Advisory Design Panel will review an application by BOSA to change proposed
BC real estate market shows growth: Report
February 14, 2024BC/Canada
The latest report by the British Columbia Real Estate Association shows an increase in home sales and average prices in
Development permit approved for 41-unit apartment building on Finch Drive
February 14, 2024Squamish
At a council meeting on February 6, the council approved a development permit for a 41-unit apartment building at 1055
WLNG commits $900,000 to new CT scanner at Squamish General Hospital
February 14, 2024Squamish
Woodfibre LNG is committing $900,000 to purchase a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at Squamish General Hospital. This donation completes
UPDATE: No child abduction attempt in Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish RCMP says
February 12, 2024Squamish
UPDATE: An ‘extensive investigation’ by Squamish RCMP has revealed there was no attempted child abduction in Garibaldi Highlands. The General
Squamish General Hospital to get a new CT scanner
February 12, 2024Squamish
A new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner will be installed at Squamish General Hospital, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced today.
Three new members join Squamish Housing society board
February 12, 2024Squamish
Squamish Community Housing Society, a non-profit focused on bringing more affordable housing to the area, has welcomed three new members
Brackendale Childcare Centre now part of $10-a-Day ChildCareBC Program
February 12, 2024Squamish
Sea to Sky Community Services has announced that Brackendale Childcare Program has transitioned to a $10 a Day ChildCareBC Program
Work advisory for Porteau Cove rail crossing replacement
February 12, 2024Squamish
The Province of British Columbia has issued a Work Advisory for the Porteau Cove Rail Crossing, which will be replaced overnight between February 12 and 13.