GFL Fined $22,200 for discharging compost leachate in Squamish
January 24, 2025BC/Canada
The Ministry of Environment and Parks has fined GFL Environmental Inc. $22,200 for violating environmental regulations in Squamish. The
Mining company director gets jail time, $128,101 fine for tax evasion
January 24, 2025BC/Canada
A Thunder Bay businessman has been sentenced to a conditional term of two years less a day and fined $128,101
Squamish residents in court over building of four-plex in Garibaldi Estates
January 23, 2025Squamish
A local builder’s plans to construct a fourplex in Garibaldi Estates are in limbo after neighbours petitioned the court over
Squamish RCMP investigate as balaclava-wearing youth kick doors, damage property
January 22, 2025Squamish
Local police are investigating incidents where youth are kicking homes and businesses and damaging property. In a press release, Squamish
Seascapes Lounge: BC Ferries to launch new dining experience
January 21, 2025Squamish
BC Ferries has announced the launch of Seascapes, a new onboard lounge featuring food and drinks in a quiet, more
Extra visitor parking proposed in 35-unit Squamish townhome development
January 21, 2025Squamish
The Squamish District Council is set to review a development permit for a 35-townhome project at 1005 and 1009 Raven
Police tight-lipped after emergency response teams search Diamond Head Road home
January 19, 2025Squamish
Police are revealing a few details about an operation that brought an Emergency Response Team from Surrey to search a
From affordable housing to market rentals: Developer revises plans for Dentville project
January 19, 2025Squamish
The proponents of a five-story apartment complex in Dentville are proposing a change in plans for one of their buildings.
FortisBC to start blasting rock for Squamish pipeline project
January 19, 2025Squamish
FortisBC has announced the start of controlled blasting activities along Ray Basin Road, beginning on January 20 and continuing through
MLA Jeremy Valeriote divests oil and gas company shares after news report
January 17, 2025Squamish
The newly elected MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, Jeremy Valeriote, is divesting his shares in an oil and gas
Trump tariffs could shrink B.C.’s economy by $69 billion, province warns
January 16, 2025BC/Canada
British Columbia is evaluating the possible economic damage from a proposed 25% tariff on all Canadian imports by U.S. president-elect
Competition Bureau forces end to grocery store restrictions in Alberta town
January 16, 2025BC/Canada
A long-standing restriction limiting grocery competition in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, has been lifted following an investigation by the Competition Bureau.
When and where to watch the eagles in Squamish
January 16, 2025Life
Every fall, Squamish becomes home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering Bald Eagles. In the first 3
From Squamish to Terrace: a local’s heartfelt farewell
January 16, 2025Life
I can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years since I moved to Squamish with my two young boys. We didn’t
Sea to Sky RCMP donates $10,000 to Honour House Society
January 15, 2025Squamish
The Sea to Sky RCMP has donated $10,000 to a society serving veterans and first responders. On January 8, 2025,
Colorado to relocate 15 gray wolves from British Columbia
January 15, 2025BC/Canada
Wildlife experts from Colorado are in BC to capture and relocate 15 gray wolves this winter as part of the
Lions Bay landside investigation ongoing: Squamish RCMP
January 15, 2025Squamish
Squamish RCMP says it continues to investigate the Lions Bay landslide last month that claimed the lives of two long-time
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Squamish on Feb 15
January 15, 2025Squamish
Mountainfilm on Tour makes its highly anticipated return to Squamish on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Hosted at the Eagle Eye
Camping reservations open in BC Parks campgrounds
January 13, 2025BC/Canada
Campsites in many BC Parks can be reserved for the 2025 spring camping season. Campsites can be reserved four months
Vancouver lawyer suspended for professional misconduct
January 13, 2025BC/Canada
A Vancouver lawyer, Samuel T.G. Cole, has been handed a six-month suspension following a legal tribunal’s decision to address professional
Local resident demands answers from District on access for kiteboarding
January 13, 2025Squamish
A local resident and avid kiteboarder is urging the District of Squamish to reconsider its recent ban on kiteboarding at
Only .03% of homes in Squamish are multi-unit: District report
January 13, 2025Squamish
There are 11,492 homes in Squamish, but only .03% are multi-unit properties, according to new modelling data the district staff
District seeks federal grant to boost enforcement of short-term rentals
January 10, 2025Squamish
The District of Squamish staff is seeking the council’s permission to apply for the federal Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund (STREF)
Plumbing and heating wholesale building planned on Queens Way
January 10, 2025Squamish
The District’s Advisory Design Panel will review a development permit application for an industrial building at 39580 Queens Way in
BC RMT must ensure patients “fully clothed” during treatment, college rules
January 9, 2025BC/Canada
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC has imposed interim restrictions on Surrey massage therapist Arthur DeLuis as part