Why is this Council silent on the Spit?
September 10, 2021Squamish
Squamish is about to lose one of its main ocean accesses and North America’s premier watersports location, without so much
A block party brings community together in Garibaldi Highlands
September 10, 2021Life
It all started in 2009, the year before the Olympics when some of the neighbours on Greenwood Way in Garibaldi
200 residential units, 224 jobs proposed in downtown development
September 10, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish council will be discussing a rezoning proposal next Tuesday for a new development proposing 200 units and
Expect large police presence on Sea to Sky Highway this weekend
September 9, 2021Sea to Sky
BC Highway patrol is advising those who travel from North Vancouver to Whistler to expect increased enforcement this upcoming weekend,
Tickets on sale for Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival
September 9, 2021Squamish
If you haven’t booked tickets yet for the annual Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival, there is still time to do
Bailey Street could open to traffic by mid or late 2022
September 9, 2021Squamish
The gates placed on Bailey Street by CN Rail could open by mid or late 2022, though a budget approval
Pick-up truck stolen from Valleycliffe
September 9, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating the theft of a pick-up truck from Valleycliffe. The theft took place last week, September 2,
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Howe Sound region
September 9, 2021Sea to Sky
The latest weekly update by British Columbia Centre for Disease Control shows an increase in the number cases in the Howe
Howe Sound Women’s Centre reopens after renovations
September 8, 2021Squamish
After 7 months of extensive renovations, the Howe Sound Women’s Centre has formally reopened the Squamish Drop In Centre at
Warrant for Nanaimo man in voyeurism and child porn possession case
September 8, 2021BC/Canada
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 69-year-old Michael Gordon Lowry of Nanaimo for Observe Nudity (voyeurism) and
Sports car driver ticketed for hit-and-run on Highway 99
September 8, 2021Sea to Sky
On September 4, 2021, Squamish RCMP investigated a report of hit and run after the driver from a red sports
Squamish RCMP to patrol school zones
September 8, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP officers will be conducting school zone speed and safety enforcement to keep students safe as they head back
Police watchdog called to Whistler after man injured
September 8, 2021Sea to Sky
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating an incident in Whistler. Information provided by the RCMP indicates that
17 paddleboarders rescued from heavy winds and waves near Lions Gate Bridge
September 8, 2021BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are reminding paddleboarders and kayakers to use caution on the water after 17 wayward paddleboarders had to be
BC sets maximum allowable rent increase at 1.5%
September 8, 2021BC/Canada
The Province has set the maximum allowable rent increase for 2022 at 1.5%, based on inflation. This increase cannot take
Mamquam River trails closed due to bear activity
September 7, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish has posted a temporary trail closure. The Mamquam River Salmon Spawning trail network is temporarily closed due
Province launches vaccine card, sets Sept. 27 deadline
September 7, 2021BC/Canada
The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at
Parking problem only in two blocks of downtown: District official
September 7, 2021Squamish
Parking in Downtown Squamish was a problem only in the two blocks of Downtown Squamish, the ‘heart’ of Cleveland Avenue,
District proposes new wildfire regulations
September 7, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish is considering wildfire hazard regulations aimed at reducing community risk to public safety and property from wildfire hazards. A new
Proof of vaccination will be required at district’s rec facilities
September 7, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish will require a proof of vaccination after September 13 for those who wish to access its recreational
Brennan Park pool to close Sept 8 for annual maintenance
September 4, 2021Squamish
The Brennan Park Recreation Centre pool will be closed for annual maintenance from September 8 through October 2. The fall
Transit now free for children 12 and under in BC
September 4, 2021BC/Canada
Public transit is now free for all children 12 and under in BC. This will save families money, increase access
First-ever count finds 107 homeless people in Squamish
September 3, 2021Squamish
The first-ever count of the homeless in Squamish has identified 107 homeless people in the community. The 2021 point-in-time homeless
District plans legal action against property owner
September 3, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to start legal action against a Garibaldi Highlands property owner in order to bring the
More British Columbians are buying Air Conditioners: BC Hydro
September 3, 2021BC/Canada
After a summer of unprecedented heat and record-breaking demand for electricity, new survey from BC Hydro finds British Columbians are
























