BC Greens propose $1.5 billion non-profit housing fund, vacancy control
September 19, 2024Squamish
The BC Green Party is proposing a $1.5 billion investment into a non-profit housing fund and the introduction of vacancy
District grants approvals for 1,215 home development in Brackendale
September 18, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish has granted approvals for a new development consisting of 1,215 homes in Brackendale. Construction has begun on
District plans to bar right turns on red lights at three key Intersections
September 18, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish is developing a plan to prohibit right turns on red lights at three key intersections. As
Police find body in lake after truck crash near Lillooet
September 17, 2024Squamish
A tragic incident near Lillooet has left one person dead after a pickup truck plunged into Carpenter Lake following a
FortisBC doubles funding to builders for energy-efficient homes
September 17, 2024BC/Canada
FortisBC has increased its funding for builders in British Columbia, offering up to $20,000 to support the construction of energy-efficient
Woodfibre LNG accepting applications for Community Partnership Program
September 17, 2024Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has announced the opening of the fall intake for its Community Partnership Program for 2024. In a press release, the
Squamish RCMP arrest two after weapons incident on Government Road
September 16, 2024Squamish
One person was taken to hospital after an incident involving firearms on Government Road in Squamish. In a press release,
Province to open ‘highly secure’ facilities for those with severe addiction, mental illness
September 15, 2024Squamish
The Province will open ‘highly secure’ facilities under the Mental Health Act for those battling mental health issues and addictions
Climbing gym proposed at Oceanfront Squamish in land-use shift
September 15, 2024Squamish
Squamish could soon be home to a new landmark climbing gym at Oceanfront Squamish as developers propose a new plan
District to advocate for speed cameras, lowering speed limit on Sea to Sky Highway
September 15, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish will talk to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure about enforcing speed on the Sea to Sky
Son charged with first-degree murder in father’s death on Sunshine Coast
September 14, 2024BC/Canada
A 26-year-old man, Jackson Doyle, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Henry Doyle, who
Squamish rallies for BC Thanksgiving Food Drive on September 21
September 13, 2024Squamish
The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive (BCTFD), a province-wide initiative, is returning on Saturday, September 21, to help support thousands of
Public invited to give input on Temporary Use Permits for FortisBC
September 13, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish will hold a public event to gather community feedback on the Temporary Use Permit for the
Coastal GasLink project fined $590,000 for non-compliance
September 13, 2024BC/Canada
The Environmental Assessment Office issued ten administrative penalties totalling $590,000 to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) on Sept. 11, 2024,
Knife-wielding suspects assault police officer at Park Royal after $13,000 theft at Lululemon
September 13, 2024Sea to Sky
A police officer was assaulted and threatened with a knife during the arrest of two people who were caught stealing
New bakery and cafe, daycare, and gift shop open at Britannia Beach
September 11, 2024Squamish
It’s exciting times at Britannia Beach, where three new businesses have set up shop as part of Adera’s Britannia Beach
1,062 new homes approved in Squamish waterfront development
September 11, 2024Squamish
On Tuesday evening, the District of Squamish granted third reading to Kingswood Properties and Bosa Properties for development on the
Seniors urge District of Squamish to act on downtown traffic calming
September 10, 2024Squamish
We are writing to you as concerned citizens deeply invested in the safety of our seniors, children, and parents in
Man drowns at Cultus Lake
September 9, 2024BC/Canada
A Langley man is dead after drowning at Cultus Lake. On September 7, Chilliwack RCMP were called to Entrance Bay
Development permit approved for apartment buildings on Finch Drive
September 9, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish Council has unanimously approved a development permit for two apartment buildings on Finch Drive, part of
VCH to build $286 million long-term care home in Squamish
September 9, 2024Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health is preparing to build a new long-term care home at the former forestry building on Loggers Lane.
Echoes of Narcissus to Blend Dance and Live Music at Britannia Mine Museum
September 7, 2024Squamish
“Echoes of Narcissus,” a groundbreaking multidisciplinary performance, combines contemporary dance from Gruff Goat Dance and live music by Blue Dirt
Feds support Sea to Sky Seniors Lunch and Learn project
September 6, 2024Squamish
Funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) will continue to fund the Sea to Sky
BC will complete ‘Electric Highway’ linking Sea to Sky and beyond for EV travel
September 6, 2024Squamish
The province is completing B.C.’s “Electric Highway,” a comprehensive network of fast-charging stations for public electric vehicle (EV) vehicles along
District launches new design competition for multiplex homes
September 5, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish has launched a new design competition for multiplex homes following an Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition it