$5,000 available for local non-profits as part of Woodfibre LNG program
April 10, 2025Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has announced the opening of the Spring 2025 intake for its Community Partnership Program. The program funds local
Journey of Light and Shadow: Reflections on Two Weeks in Nepal
April 10, 2025Squamish
After two extraordinary weeks in Nepal, I return home forever changed. The people’s warmth, generosity, and resilience touched me in
Caution urged after pack of wolves chase resident, dog on Vancouver Island
April 9, 2025BC/Canada
A Vancouver Island-based wildlife society is urging vigilance after an incident where a resident and their dog were reportedly chased
Man uses knife in dog fight at BC Provincial Park
April 8, 2025BC/Canada
RCMP on Salt Spring Island are investigating a violent altercation between two dogs and their owners that left both men
Upcoming lane closures on Highway 99; expect delays
April 8, 2025Squamish
Drivers on Highway 99 should plan for lane closures and possible delays due to upcoming construction, utility work, and a
FortisBC begins pre-construction work on Finch Drive and Industrial Way
April 8, 2025Squamish
FortisBC crews are set to begin additional pre-construction work along Industrial Way and Finch Drive starting the week of April
BC to stop sending cancer patients to U.S. for radiation therapy
April 7, 2025BC/Canada
BC Cancer will wind down its temporary program that sent cancer patients to the United States for radiation therapy, citing
Brackendale resident urges District action on airport noise
April 7, 2025Squamish
In a letter to the council, Brackendale resident Martin Fichlt is urging the District of Squamish to address growing concerns
Two in hospital after accident on Government Road and Queens Way
April 4, 2025Squamish
Two people were taken to the hospital in stable condition following a motor vehicle accident in Squamish involving a motorcycle
BC Utilities Commission to monitor gas prices after Carbon Tax removal
April 3, 2025BC/Canada
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) will monitor retail fuel prices across the province to ensure consumers see savings at
Applications are open for $500 neighbourhood small grants in Squamish
April 3, 2025Squamish
Applications are now open for the 2025 Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program in Squamish, offering residents up to $500 to
Over 70 percent business owners say paid parking will be harmful: Downtown BIA survey
April 3, 2025Squamish
The Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) has opposed the paid parking plan for Downtown Squamish, citing concerns from local
Four BC realtors fined for false and deceptive marketing
April 3, 2025BC/Canada
BC Financial Services Authority, the regulatory body for real estate agents, has recently issued administrative penalties to four B.C. real
Tourism Squamish, Downtown BIA launch new Umbrella Share program
April 2, 2025Squamish
Tourism Squamish and the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association have introduced Squamish’s first Umbrella Share Program. Launched in March this
Majority of Squamish residents will avoid tourism areas if asked to pay for parking: Survey
April 1, 2025Squamish
A majority of Squamish residents say they would avoid local tourism-based areas if required to pay for parking, according to
New arts space, childcare facility planned at Oceanfront Squamish
April 1, 2025Squamish
A new dedicated arts space and childcare facility is being planned at the Oceanfront Squamish. At an upcoming meeting, the
BC to eliminate Consumer Carbon Tax effective tomorrow
March 31, 2025BC/Canada
The British Columbia government will eliminate the consumer carbon tax effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025, aligning the province with changes
Avalanche on Highway 99: Road to remain closed overnight north of Pemberton
March 26, 2025Sea to Sky
Highway 99 will remain closed at Duffey Lake Road north of Pemberton on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as the Ministry
Lower Mainland road rage incident leaves man seriously injured
March 26, 2025BC/Canada
One man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a road rage assault. Coquitlam RCMP are seeking public
Whistler man killed in avalanche near Kaslo
March 25, 2025Sea to Sky
A 45-year-old man from Whistler is dead after an avalanche near Kaslo claimed the lives of three heli-skiers and left
Fortis to start work on temporary construction yard near Valleycliffe
March 25, 2025Squamish
FortisBC will begin preparing a temporary construction laydown yard northeast of Valleycliffe in late March, following the District of Squamish’s
Squamish Search and Rescue gets new headquarters at the airport
March 24, 2025Squamish
Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR), in partnership with the District of Squamish, has announced the development of a new headquarters.
BC mortgage broker fined $45,000 in mortgage scam case
March 21, 2025BC/Canada
BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) has issued a $45,000 penalty on Shahriar Abedi and a $2,500 investigation cost for submitting
Increase in property crime in Squamish
March 21, 2025Squamish
Property crime in Squamish has climbed 6.6% in 2024, according to new data released by the Sea to Sky RCMP.
Local youth caused $42,300 in property damage: Squamish RCMP
March 21, 2025Squamish
Squamish youth have caused an estimated $42,300 in property damage in the last two years, according to an upcoming RCMP