High streamflow advisory for Sea to Sky region
November 24, 2021Sea to Sky
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including for Sea to Sky region,
Special weather statement for Sea to Sky region
November 23, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Sea to Sky region. Another round of heavy rain is on
District plans paid parking in Squamish
November 23, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to do a scoping study for paid parking in the community. According to the budget
WLNG signs construction contract with McDermott International
November 23, 2021Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has signed an Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) contract with McDermott International. McDermott will manage onshore construction,
Flooding, debris closes trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park
November 22, 2021Squamish
The Rubble Creek trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park is closed due to flooding, washouts and debris. BC Parks will re-evaluate
Bodies of three men recovered from Duffy Lake road mudslide
November 20, 2021BC/Canada
RCMP has recovered the bodies of three men from the Duffy Lake area mudslide. Search for one man continues. Over the
Glass and foam collection suspended in Britannia Beach, Furry Creek
November 20, 2021Sea to Sky
Glass and foam packaging will not be accepted as part of the curbside recycling program in Britannia Beach and Furrey
Duffey Lake Road now open to essential traffic
November 20, 2021Sea to Sky
The Duffey Lake Road between Pemberton and Lillooet is now open to essential traffic. Checkpoints will be in place, and
BC to restrict non-essential travel on Highway 99
November 19, 2021BC/Canada
A new provincial order by BC will prohibit non-essential travel along severely affected highways, including the Highway 99. On Highway
New restriction will allow people only 30 litres per trip at the gas station
November 19, 2021BC/Canada
BC is imposing new restrictions to ensure gas and diesel is prioritized for essential vehicles. The order is effectively immediately
Britannia Mine Museum’s BOOM show wins prestigious award
November 19, 2021Squamish
The Britannia Mine Museum is pleased to announce that its BOOM! Mill Show has won a prestigious TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement (Museum
Whistler RCMP checking winter tires on Sea to Sky Highway
November 18, 2021Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP have been conducting winter tire checks on the Sea to Sky Highway. Whistler RCMP said it responded to
Bikes worth $22,000 stolen from Government Road home
November 18, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating the theft of two bikes worth $22,000 from a Government Road home. The theft happened in
Rotary Club of Squamish back with a new Mount Garibaldi – Nch’ḵay̓ puzzle
November 18, 2021Squamish
After the success of the Stawamus Chief jigsaw, the local Rotary Club is back with a new puzzle. The second
Police investigate distraction theft in Downtown Squamish
November 18, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating a case of distraction theft in Downtown Squamish. On November 12, at 2 pm, Squamish RCMP
District refutes ‘misinformation’ on covered shelters
November 18, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish has responded to what it says it misinformation that was mailed to residents. Squamish residents have received
Squamish RCMP warn about jewelery scam in community
November 17, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are warning the community about an organized jewelery scam targeting seniors in the community. Fraudsters distract people with
BC declares state of emergency following severe flooding
November 17, 2021BC/Canada
The BC government has declared a state of emergency to mitigate impacts on transportation and movement of essential goods and
Local autistic man’s art cards featured in Squamish ArtWalk
November 17, 2021Life
Bryce Forsyth has been making art ever since he could hold a crayon at age 3. Now 20, Bryce is
Squamish second rainiest community in BC
November 17, 2021Squamish
A significant atmospheric river brought copious amounts of rain to southern BC in the last few days. Squamish was
Whistler, Pemberton set rainfall records
November 17, 2021Sea to Sky
Both Pemberton and Whistler set new rainfall records on November 14, according to Environment Canada. Whistler broke an old
Town hall organised on Garibaldi Estates densification
November 17, 2021Squamish
Local residents concerned about infill in Garibaldi Estates are organising a town hall meeting on the issue. The town hall
Flood damage shuts down Mamquam Road
November 16, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish has closed the gravel portion of Mamquam Road due to danger to the public. District has
SD 48 will not mandate COVID vaccination for staff
November 16, 2021Squamish
SD 48 will not mandate COVID-19 vaccination for its staff. “After careful consideration, the Board of Education of School District
Woman dead in mudslide on Duffy Lake Road
November 16, 2021BC/Canada
A woman’s body has been recovered from the mudslide which occurred on Duffy Lake Road near Lillooet on Monday morning























