Squamish to consider new development charges for co-living housing
October 5, 2026Squamish
Squamish council will consider co-living charges of $11,603 for infrastructure and $5,090 for amenities per private sleeping unit.
Squamish resident launches website to compare election candidates
October 5, 2026Squamish
Jeff Kirdeikis has launched SquamishVoters.com, a free guide comparing candidates ahead of Squamish’s October 17 municipal election.
Squamish to hold hearing on new steep-slope development rules
October 5, 2026Squamish
Squamish council will hold an October 6 public hearing on proposed development rules for mapped steep-slope areas.
Parent asks District to close gap in Hunter Place bike route
October 4, 2026Squamish
A Squamish parent is asking council to extend a Hunter Place bike lane to improve the route home from school.
Second Avenue project would secure three homes as permanent rentals
October 4, 2026Squamish
Housing agreements before Squamish council would secure three of 15 homes in a Second Avenue development as market rentals in perpetuity.
Weiler calls for fresh examination of Sea to Sky gas prices
October 4, 2026Squamish
MP Patrick Weiler asks the BC Utilities Commission to examine Sea to Sky gasoline prices, retail margins and competition.
Monster machines take over Britannia Mine Museum for Halloween
October 2, 2026Squamish
Britannia Mine Museum hosts Halloween activities October 17–18 and 24–25, with monster machines, underground tours and science demonstrations.
Open letter: Give us a public accounting of parking variances
October 1, 2026Squamish
Dear Mayor and Council, This is an open letter to the public. There are a number of issues caused by
Squamish apologizes to Squamish Nation for intergenerational harm
September 30, 2026Squamish
The District of Squamish has formally acknowledged the harms inflicted on generations of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) by colonial
Visibility, communication gaps contributed to Woodfibre LNG boat collision: TSB
September 30, 2026Squamish
The TSB found visibility, communication and lookout gaps contributed to a 2024 collision that sank a workboat at the Woodfibre LNG site.
Jury convicts two men in 2022 Whistler double homicide
September 29, 2026Sea to Sky
Two men have been convicted of murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of Meninder Dhaliwal and Satindera Gill in Whistler
Squamish library seeks $100,000 for mobile service vehicle
September 29, 2026Squamish
Squamish Public Library is asking for $100,000 in 2027 for an electric cargo van to expand outreach and service its Brennan Park pickup lockers.
Winter-tire rules take effect on Sea to Sky Highway October 1
September 29, 2026Sea to Sky
Winter tires are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from October 1 through March 31. Here is what drivers need to know about legal tires, tread depth and safer winter performance.
Squamish Christmas Care opens hamper applications for 46th season
September 28, 2026Squamish
Squamish Community Christmas Care has opened applications for its 46th season of Christmas hampers, and is calling on residents, businesses
Rainfall warning issued for Howe Sound
September 28, 2026Sea to Sky
Environment Canada forecasts 50 to 70 millimetres of rain for Howe Sound from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
Squamish budget proposes $580,000 for encampment response
September 27, 2026Squamish
District of Squamish staff are proposing $580,000 in 2027 spending for bylaw enforcement, support for a BC Housing temporary housing
Squamish council to consider $125,000 mayoral salary for 2027
September 27, 2026Squamish
Squamish council will consider a bylaw amendment on Tuesday, September 29, that would set the mayor’s annual salary at $125,000
Valeriote seeks re-election in West Vancouver–Sea to Sky
September 25, 2026Sea to Sky
Jeremy Valeriote will seek re-election in West Vancouver–Sea to Sky in the Oct. 24 provincial election, the BC Greens announced
Squamish author launches Anattā: Heart of Wisdom book at BAG
September 25, 2026Life
Squamish alpinist and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch launched his new book Anattā: Heart of Wisdom at a fully booked community
Cameron Bell seeks SLRD Area D seat on five point platform
September 25, 2026Sea to Sky
Cameron Bell, a semi retired mining exploration geologist who lives in Furry Creek, is running for SLRD Area D director
Squamish area B.C. hotspot for illegal campfires: Conservation Officer Service
September 24, 2026Squamish
Conservation officers issued 32 tickets worth $36,800 in the Squamish area during summer weekend patrols, the most of any area identified by the service.
Squamish council rejects proposed Woodfibre LNG tax deal in 5–2 vote
September 23, 2026Squamish
Council voted 5–2 to reject a proposed 10-year arrangement that would have provided at least $142 million in payments and municipal property taxes.
Transit committee signs MOU to connect Líl̓wat Nation with Metro Vancouver
September 22, 2026Local News
The Sea to Sky Regional Transit Committee has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Province of British Columbia to
BC pauses PST expansion on professional services amid trade war
September 21, 2026Squamish
Premier David Eby announced Friday that the province will pause the planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax to professional
Five reasons Squamish is the best place to live in BC
September 21, 2026Life
People often ask why I care so much about Squamish. Some of it is my job, since I help families

























