District of Squamish to build $340,000 neighbourhood park in Northyards
April 19, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to construct a $340,000 neighborhood park at the end of No Name Road in Squamish.
Building homes on Canada Post properties and public lands: Federal budget 2024 plans to ‘unlock’ 3.87 million news homes
April 17, 2024BC/Canada
The Government of Canada has announced its Budget 2024, which aims to unlock 3.87 million new homes by 2031. The
Traffic lights needed at Alice Lake park and Sea to Sky Highway intersection
April 17, 2024Squamish
A local resident has written a letter expressing concern about the dangerous intersection of Highway 99 & Squamish Valley Rd
Westside Pest Control to donate all revenue ton Earth Day to charity
April 16, 2024Squamish
Local pest control company Westside Pest Control is donating all revenue generated on Earth Day to Ecojustice. This means that
Squamish Beer Festival is back on June 22; apply to volunteer
April 16, 2024Life
The Squamish Beer Festival is back for its 8th annual celebration of craft beer in the adventure capital of Canada.
Rental building on Cleveland Ave moves to third reading
April 16, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish council will consider the first, second, and third readings of a rezoning proposal for a mixed-use
Workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel won’t have ‘recreational’ access to Squamish
April 15, 2024Squamish
The roughly 650 workers who will live on the Woodfibre LNG floatel—a massive former cruise ship named MV Isabelle—won’t have
Federal Budget proposes new $40,000 Secondary Suite Loan program
April 15, 2024BC/Canada
To unlock new housing supply, the federal Budget 2024 proposes a new Secondary Suite Loan Program to enable homeowners to
Squamish Housing Society seeks additional $300,000 from District’s Housing Reserve Fund
April 15, 2024Squamish
The Squamish Community Housing Society, or Housing Squamish, has requested an additional $300,000 from the District’s Housing Reserve Fund for
Public input opportunity for Woodfibre LNG Floatel permit
April 12, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish invites the public to a ‘Public Input Opportunity’ for the proposed floatel at Woodfibre LNG. The
Bespoke Market this weekend in Squamish
April 11, 2024Squamish
Discover a new era of social shopping at Seek Bespoke Market’s highly-anticipated Spring event. This weekend, on April 13 and
Brackendale fire extinguished; locals asked to test smoke alarms monthly
April 10, 2024Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue urges residents to stay safe by reminding them to test their smoke alarms monthly and to always
12 people died in Sea to Sky Highway crashes in 2023
April 10, 2024Sea to Sky
Twelve people lost their lives in accidents on the Sea to Sky Highway last year, while four people were killed
Crews responding to fire in Brackendale; road closures in effect
April 10, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish fire crews are responding to a fire on Government Road. Residents are asked to avoid the area
One dead after late-night stabbing near Downtown Victoria
April 10, 2024BC/Canada
Victoria Police is investigating a fatal stabbing on Douglas Street near Downtown Victoria. Late last night, Victoria Police Department (VicPD)
Bill 44: District plans new R-1 zoning to boost housing in Squamish
April 9, 2024Sea to Sky
The District of Squamish is planning to amend its Zoning Bylaw based on the recommendations in the new provincial policy,
Woodfibre LNG taking applications for Community Partnership Program
April 9, 2024Sea to Sky
Woodfibre LNG has announced the opening of the spring intake for its Community Partnership Program for 2024. Woodfibre LNG’s Community Partnership
A friend, neighbour and life saver: A Squamish story of hope and gratitude
April 8, 2024Life
I am 51 years old and have called Squamish home for 23 years. I’m a dad and husband and have
Man swinging weapons, hitting cars arrested and removed from Squamish
April 8, 2024Squamish
A prolific offender who had been on a crime spree in Squamish has been arrested and removed from the community,
Public hearing set for mixed-use building on Tantalus Road
April 8, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish has scheduled a public hearing for a three-story mixed-use building at 40480 Tantalus Road in Garibaldi
BC Amber Alert: RCMP Air 1, Search and Rescue teams search for infant
April 5, 2024BC/Canada
Langley RCMP investigators have released new information on Brianne Ford’s appearance in their ongoing search for Tyler Durocher, a 3-month-old
Amber alert issued in BC for three-month old infant
April 4, 2024BC/Canada
Langley RCMP has issued an Amber Alert for three-month-old Tyler Durocher following an alleged abduction incident. The infant is three
District plans neighborhood glass collection pilot program
April 4, 2024Squamish
In response to residents’ feedback regarding the need for better glass recycling options, the District is developing a neighbourhood glass
13-year-old crashes Lamborghini Huracan in West Vancouver
April 3, 2024BC/Canada
A 13-year-old driver has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act with Speeding, driving without Due Care, Failing to Remain
Mount Garibaldi has highest volcanic threat in Canada, study finds
April 2, 2024Squamish
Mount Garibaldi has the highest volcanic threat in Canada but is one of the least studied volcanoes, despite being part