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
WLNG donates $65,000 to 23 local non-profits
October 5, 2021Squamish
Woodfibre LNG donated $65,000 to 23 local non-profits in Squamish over the summer as part of the Company’s Community Sponsorship
Survey seeks to understand labour shortage in Sea to Sky region
October 5, 2021Squamish
Organizations in the Sea to Sky Corridor are working on a Local Workforce Study to determine the extent of a
Chamber extends Squamish Champions program
October 4, 2021Squamish
The Squamish Chamber is extending its training and educational ambassador program called ‘Squamish Champions’ which was first launched in May
Brennan Park pool reopens with minimal restrictions
October 4, 2021Squamish
The Brennan Park pool is now open to the public with minimal restrictions and normal capacity limits, says district. The
District to start using new booking software
October 4, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish will start using a new recreational booking software this fall. In 2020, Council authorized staff to upgrade
Land speculators misinforming the community in Garibaldi Estates: Planner
October 4, 2021Squamish
A District of Squamish planner has consistently told developers that district staff is not supportive of development proposals in advance
BC to develop new trails at Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
October 4, 2021Squamish
BC Parks will improve existing trail and develop new trails at the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, the provincial government announced
Pemberton man arrested in domestic incident on Underhill Lane off Highway 99
October 3, 2021Sea to Sky
One man was arrested and charged after a domestic incident off Highway 99 in Pemberton. He faces assault, assault with
One arrested in police incident on Highway 99
October 2, 2021Sea to Sky
Pemberton RCMP and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team have safely taken one man into custody. The man was arrested
Whistler resident fined $60,000 for feeding bears
October 1, 2021Sea to Sky
A Whistler resident, Zuzana Stevikova, has received a combined $60,000 penalty for feeding and attracting bears to her property in
Mark Goodwin has inspected more than 1,000 homes in Sea to Sky region
October 1, 2021Squamish
Mark Goodwin of House Sound Home Inspections Inc. has conducted more than 1,000 home inspections in the last decade in
Uninsured trailer driver issued ticket on Highway 99
October 1, 2021Sea to Sky
On September 21, just after midnight, Squamish RCMP received a report of a man at a construction site who was
Developer to increase employment space in downtown building
October 1, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish Council will debate giving second reading to a revised proposal for a Downtown Squamish building. The applicant
New vet, local brewery collaborate to fundraise for SPCA
October 1, 2021Squamish
A new veterinarian in town and a local brewery owner have come together to raise money for the local SPCA.
Cypress Mountain expands snowmaking system
October 1, 2021BC/Canada
Cypress Mountain has announced a significant expansion of its Snowmaking System. Cypress has purchased 15 new snow guns, providing the
Winter tire regulations now in effect in BC
October 1, 2021BC/Canada
Drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that BC’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. Drivers without the proper winter

























