Woman arrested for threatening to stab BC Ferries staff
October 12, 2021BC/Canada
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP have arrested a woman after she tried to steal a cell phone and then threatened to stab
District to host open house for Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan
October 12, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish will host an in-person and online open house to begin public engagement for the Garibaldi Estates
Developer proposes to reduce height in Hunter Place development
October 12, 2021Squamish
A developer is reducing building height and increasing employment space in a new development on Hunter Place in Downtown Squamish.
Spooky festivities back at Britannia Mine Museum for two Halloween weekends
October 12, 2021Squamish
Spooky festivities are back at the Britannia Mine Museum for two “Bad to the Bone” Halloween weekends. The activities will
Local woman invites community to honour babies who have sadly died too soon
October 12, 2021Squamish
A local resident is inviting people to be part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day on October 15. Belinda
West Van police warn after couple transfers $500,000 to scamsters
October 12, 2021BC/Canada
West Vancouver police are warning the public to hold onto their money after a couple stands to lose $500,000 to
Collision involving motorcycle on Sea to Sky Highway
October 11, 2021Sea to Sky
Emergency crews are responding to a motorcycle collision on the Sea to Sky Highway. The collision took place on southbound
Cypress Village: 3,700 housing units proposed in West Van
October 9, 2021Sea to Sky
A developer is proposing 3,700 housing units in Cypress Village as the District of West Vancouver works on planning the
Notice about low-level flying over Squamish
October 8, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish has received notification about low-level flying in Squamish. Talon Helicopters will be performing low-level flying over
BC company fined $809,700 for exceeding selenium discharge limits by 40 times
October 8, 2021Squamish
A BC mine company was fined $809,700 for exceeding selenium discharge limits over 40 times. Peace River Coal Inc. operates
Local woman pens heartfelt poem on ‘shedding’ of Stawmus Chief
October 8, 2021Life
As a former long-time resident of Squamish, I have a fondness for the Stawamus Chief. Her recent rock slides inspired
Squamish bylaw handled 202 off-leash dog cases in a year
October 7, 2021Squamish
District bylaw handled 202 cases related to off-leash dogs in one year in Squamish. In a response to a local
Local brewery honours late Chili Thom with new ‘Suck it Cancer’ beer
October 7, 2021Life
A local brewery is out with a new beer honouring the memory of late artist Chili Thom. The annual special
Police to enforce winter tires on Sea to Sky Highway
October 7, 2021Sea to Sky
Changing weather means changing tires and Squamish RCMP are reminding drivers that they need winter tires to travel along the
Whistler changes name of Squaw Valley Crescent to Chamonix Crescent
October 6, 2021Sea to Sky
The municipal road formerly known as Squaw Valley Crescent has been renamed Chamonix Crescent, effective Thursday, September 30. RMOW is
Squamish RCMP investigating theft at downtown store
October 6, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating a theft at a liquor shop in Downtown Squamish. On September 28, at 1:30 a.m., Squamish
Mamquam Road project: Work stalls due to unsuccessful drilling under Highway 99
October 6, 2021Squamish
Work has temporarily stalled on the Highway 99 section of the Mamquam Road sewer upgrade project due to unsuccessful drilling
Fruit tree program aims to reduce bear attractants in town
October 6, 2021Squamish
Residents concerned that their fruit tree is a bear attractant can contact a local group that volunteers to pick the
District invites community to ‘Let’s Talk Squamish’
October 6, 2021Squamish
The District has launched Let’s Talk Squamish, a new engagement space that will serve as an online hub for the
BC Ferries expects very busy Thanksgiving weekend
October 6, 2021BC/Canada
BC Ferries expects a very busy Thanksgiving long weekend, especially on the Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Victoria (Swartz Bay) route, as
GoFundMe page launched to support Mike McCormack’s family
October 6, 2021Squamish
A GoFundMe page has been launched for Mike McCormack, who passed away recently. McCormack passed away on Tuesday, September 7,
71 cats and kittens seized from two motorhomes near Squamish
October 5, 2021Squamish
The BC SPCA has seized 71 cats and kittens from two motorhomes on a rural property near Squamish. The animals
Car impounded for speeding on Highway 99
October 5, 2021Squamish
A driver was issued a ticket and his car was impounded for speeding on Highway 99. On October 1, BC
Quest to reduce fees by 40% for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
October 5, 2021Squamish
Quest University has announced that starting Fall 2022, students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have their tuition
Britannia Beach project to reduce glass in landfill extended
October 5, 2021Sea to Sky
A pilot program aimed at reducing the amount of glass that ends up in the Squamish landfill has been extended

























