Tipping fees at landfill changes as of today
January 3, 2022Squamish
On January 3, 2022, the tipping fees at the Squamish Landfill has changed to the following: Commercial & Residential Waste: $210/tonne
Weather, road conditions factor in nine-car crash on Highway 99
January 3, 2022Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP says weather and road conditions are a factor behind an accident involving nine cars on Highway 99. Police
Pedestrian involved car accident shuts down Highway 99
January 2, 2022Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP are investigating a car accident involving a pedestrian on Highway 99, about five kilometres north of Lions Bay.
Two killed after tree falls on house in Horseshoe Bay
January 2, 2022BC/Canada
Two people were killed after a large tree fell on a house in a Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood overnight. Officers were
Save-on-Foods meals recalled due to salmonella risk
January 1, 2022BC/Canada
Some Save-on-Foods combo meals are being recalled from the marketplace due to the possible Salmonella contamination, according to Canadian Food
Olivia leads top BC baby names for 2021
December 31, 2021BC/Canada
Olivia is once again the front-runner for the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia. Olivia
Winter storm watch for Howe Sound
December 30, 2021Sea to Sky
A significant winter storm is expected this weekend in Howe Sound. A strong storm system moving across the BC coast
Car stolen from local gas station recovered from West Van
December 30, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP have arrested a man who stole a car from a local gas station. On December 25, 2021, Squamish
Drunk driver fined after Highway 99 crash
December 29, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP fined and issued a 24-hour driving prohibition to a drunk driver after crash on Highway 99. On December
DriveBC adds 13 new cameras on provincial roads
December 29, 2021BC/Canada
The Province has installed 13 new cameras to the DriveBC webcam network in 2021. Some of the new cameras and
‘Extremely dangerous’: BC Parks cautions about frozen lakes
December 29, 2021Squamish
BC Parks is warning about the dangers of frozen lakes at Alice Lake and Murrin Provincial Parks. “Frozen lakes are
Heavy snow forecast for Howe Sound
December 28, 2021Sea to Sky
Heavy snow is expected beginning Wednesday evening in Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast. The snow starts
Arctic outflow warning for Squamish
December 24, 2021Squamish
An Arctic outflow warning is in effect for Squamish. Arctic outflow winds and falling temperatures will combine to produce wind
Police search for truck stolen from Government Road
December 23, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating the theft of a truck from a Government Road laneway. Sometime during December 18 and 19,
COVID-19 cases spike in Howe Sound region
December 23, 2021Sea to Sky
COVID-19 cases in Howe Sound have seen a substantial increase as the province battles the new, highly infectious Omicron variant.
Warming centre open at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
December 22, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish is providing a warming centre to support Squamish residents who could be affected in case of a
BC flooding: A cause for alarm
December 22, 2021BC/Canada
Another title for this article could be – A Cause For Alarm. The Abbotsford and Sumas areas reported hearing the
Police investigate unprovoked assault on senior at Park Royal
December 22, 2021BC/Canada
West Vancouver police are seeking assistance from the public to help identify a suspect who assaulted a senior in the
Speeding driver’s car impounded for 30 days
December 22, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP impounded a speeding driver’s car for 30 days and issued the man a three-month driving prohibition. On December
Nine injured in four-car accident on Sea to Sky Highway
December 21, 2021Squamish
Nine people were injured in an accident involving four cars on the Sea to Sky Highway with one person sustaining
Council amends floodplain bylaw to enable underground parking
December 21, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish Council has given three readings to an amendment to the floodplain bylaw to enable underground parking. In
Gas rates increase January 1 for FortisBC customers
December 21, 2021BC/Canada
As of January 1, 2022, FortisBC gas customers will see an overall increase to their bill due to an increased
People asked to not wait on Government Road to access COVID test site
December 21, 2021Sea to Sky
Sea to Sky Family Division Services is requesting the public’s assistance after the local COVID-19 testing site on Government Road
Heavy snow in forecast for Squamish
December 20, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Howe Sound. Heavy snow will begin on Tuesday evening and continue
Extra trips on Brackendale and Highlands routes, starting January 3
December 20, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish and BC Transit are announcing service changes that will improve local transit service effective January 3,























