Squamish Wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares
June 11, 2025Squamish
The wildfire burning near Squamish has grown to 14.4 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service. It is still classified
Campfire banned in District of Squamish
June 10, 2025Squamish
The District of Squamish has implemented a municipal campfire ban, effective Tuesday, June 10, at 3 p.m., to preserve fire
Squamish wildfire remains Out of Control; Crews intensify attack
June 10, 2025Squamish
A five-hectare wildfire burning near Squamish remains out of control, as air and ground crews continue an aggressive response backed
Squamish wildfire update: District expands evacuation alert area
June 10, 2025Squamish
UPDATE: The District of Squamish has expanded the evacuation alert area. More properties are now under ALERT along Tantalus Road
Human-caused wildfire in Squamish grows to five hectares
June 9, 2025Squamish
A wildfire burning east of Highway 99 near the Skyridge development in Squamish has now grown to five hectares and
Drivers asked not to stop on highway to view Squamish wildfire
June 9, 2025Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue is responding to a wildfire burning just east of Highway 99 between Dowad Drive and Depot Road.
Wildfire burning ‘Out of Control’ in Squamish
June 9, 2025Squamish
A wildfire has been reported burning out of control near the Skyridge development in Squamish. The blaze, listed as Fire
Public invited to info session about community housing project at Government Road
June 9, 2025Squamish
Squamish residents are invited to learn more about a new rental and supportive housing development proposed for the corner of
Smoke, fires and needles: Families concerned about Bailey Street encampment
June 9, 2025Squamish
Another downtown resident has written to the District of Squamish, calling upon the district to take urgent action over what
The General Store reopens doors in Britannia Beach
June 9, 2025Squamish
The General Store has officially reopened its doors in Britannia Beach. Previously closed as part of a complete redevelopment, the
Special weather statement for Sea to Sky region
June 5, 2025Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the South Coast of BC. High temperatures are expected this Saturday
Gather Literary Society aims to build inclusive literary community
June 4, 2025Squamish
A new non-profit organization is bringing inclusive, community-driven literary programming to the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. The Gather Literary Society, officially incorporated
Council to vote on Second Ave project seeking height, parking variances
June 3, 2025Squamish
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BC mortgage broker fined $35,000 for misleading mortgage documents
June 2, 2025BC/Canada
A B.C. mortgage broker has been ordered to pay $35,000 for failing to report misleading mortgage applications submitted under his
Developer to host public info meet for 340-unit project near Capilano University
June 2, 2025Squamish
Andrews Development, the proponent of a major mixed-use development near Capilano University, is inviting the public to an information meeting
Province to give new housing targets to District of Squamish
June 2, 2025Squamish
The Province of British Columbia has announced that Squamish will be among the ten communities to receive new housing targets.
Teen sexually assaulted in Vancouver stranger attack
May 30, 2025BC/Canada
A suspect has been arrested by Vancouver Police and charged with the sexual assault of a teenage girl in a
COS cautions after two bears bluff charge runner in Squamish Estuary
May 30, 2025Squamish
The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) is urging caution for anyone using the Estuary Trail—also known as the Swan Trail—after
Child dead, mother critical in Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal accident
May 29, 2025BC/Canada
West Vancouver Police are investigating an incident involving a Translink bus near the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal that left one
One dead, one injured after TransLink bus hits pedestrians at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
May 28, 2025Squamish
One person is dead and one person has been seriously injured in a collision with a bus near the Horseshoe
FortisBC to begin controlled blasting at laydown yard near Valleycliffe
May 28, 2025Squamish
FortisBC will begin controlled blasting near Valleycliffe starting May 28, 2025, as part of ongoing preparations for a natural gas
Community invited to Squamish Sikh Parade on June 14
May 28, 2025Squamish
The Squamish Sikh Society invites the community to the annual Sikh parade, also known as the Squamish Nagar Kirtan. The
Squamish to join provincial program to legalize electric kick scooters
May 28, 2025Squamish
At a council meeting on May 20, the District of Squamish council unanimously supported a motion to take part in
WLNG marks key milestone as first LNG modules arrives at Woodfibre site
May 26, 2025Squamish
The Woodfibre LNG says its project has reached a major construction milestone over the weekend with the arrival of its
Joffre Lakes Park to close three times in 2025
May 26, 2025Squamish
Joffre Lakes Park will be closed to the public during three upcoming periods in 2025 to allow Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua