Campfires allowed in Sea to Sky region starting tomorrow
September 2, 2021Sea to Sky
Effective Friday, September 3 at noon, campfire prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted, and this area includes
Province urges caution as fire season continues
September 2, 2021BC/Canada
With more than 200 fires burning in BC, the public is urged to remain vigilant and ensure their activities don’t
25 new COVID cases reported in Howe Sound
September 2, 2021Sea to Sky
COVID-19 cases continue to creep up in the Howe Sound health region. From August 22 to 28, as many as
Update: One arrested in fatal crash on Cypress Bowl Road
September 2, 2021BC/Canada
Update: Following a preliminary investigation by the West Vancouver police, a 22-year-old Vancouver man was arrested and is possibly facing
Drivers using their phones more during pandemic: ICBC
September 1, 2021BC/Canada
A survey commissioned by ICBC has found an increase in self-reported phone use for drivers. An Ipsos Reid survey conducted
Tourism Squamish launches innovative program for tourism entrepreneurs
September 1, 2021Squamish
A tourism development program aimed at sparking and supporting innovative new tourism ideas in the Sea to Sky region was
District aims to retrofit Brennan Park by 2030
September 1, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish aims to retrofit Brennan Park Recreation Centre to approach Netzero Energy Ready standard by 2030. According
Ontario company fined for illegally importing shark fins
September 1, 2021BC/Canada
An Ontario based company has been fined $60,000 for illegally importing fins of threatened shark species. On August 31, S
Crews extinguish industrial fire on Squamish Valley Road
August 31, 2021Sea to Sky
Squamish Fire Rescue responded to an industrial fire on Squamish Valley Road at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31.
Squamish RCMP issue ticket for backyard fire
August 31, 2021Squamish
On two occasions this past week, Squamish responded to reports of campfires and a backyard fire that violated the current
Squamish RCMP investigating break-and-enter at vacant home
August 31, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter that happened sometime between 3 pm and 5:30 pm on August 26. Police say
Police seek help finding missing Lillooet man
August 30, 2021BC/Canada
The Lillooet RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Zabotel who went missing from near his residence
Another campground in Garibaldi park closed due to bear
August 30, 2021Squamish
Another campground at Garibaldi Provincial Park has been closed by BC Parks. Due to increased bear activity, the Taylor Meadows
District to install lighting on Corridor Trail
August 30, 2021Sea to Sky
The District of Squamish is undertaking two lighting projects on the Corridor Trail this year. The District says its vision
Whistler trail network closed due to grizzly bear
August 28, 2021Sea to Sky
As of August 28, a portion of the Sproatt Alpine Trails network in Whistler has been closed because of a
One dead in Sea to Sky Highway collision
August 27, 2021Sea to Sky
One person has died after a collision on the Sea to Sky Highway near Shannon Falls yesterday evening. Sarah Morris
Serious crash near Shannon Falls; expect delays
August 26, 2021Sea to Sky
An accident south of Shannon Falls turn off on Sea to Sky Highway has closed the north-bound lanes. Emergency services
Woman seriously injured in paragliding accident in Pemberton
August 26, 2021Sea to Sky
A paraglider was taken to hospital after she sustained serious injuries in an accident in Pemberton. On Wednesday, August 25,
Aggressive bear shuts down Garibaldi Provincial Park campgrounds
August 26, 2021Squamish
Due to several incidents involving an aggressive, food-conditioned bear, Cheakamus Lake Trail, Cheakamus Lake Campground, and Singing Creek campground have
Squamish RCMP investigating CRA phone scam
August 26, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP is investigating a report of fraud in the community. A local resident was contacted by fraudsters who posed
‘Significant increase’ in bookings for COVID shot in BC
August 25, 2021BC/Canada
BC has recorded a significant increase in the number of vaccine registrations and bookings for first doses, particularly among people
One dead in construction site accident in North Van
August 25, 2021BC/Canada
One person has died in an accident at a construction site in North Vancouver. At approximately 9:45 on August 25,
BC Parks doing geotech assessment at Chief after rockfall events
August 25, 2021Squamish
BC Parks is doing a geotechnical assessment to understand the extent of the rockfall at the Stawamus Chief. Several areas
Britannia Mine Museum’s Copper & Fire Arts event on Sept.18
August 25, 2021Squamish
The Britannia Mine Museum’s annual Copper & Fire Arts community event is returning Saturday, September 18 from 10 am to 3 pm featuring talented
Highway 12 from Lytton to Lillooet reopens
August 25, 2021BC/Canada
Highway 12 from Lytton to Lillooet is now open. People travelling through the area are asked to follow safety protocols.























