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.
Squamish RCMP arrest woman for impaired driving
August 24, 2021Squamish
On August 17, 2021, at about 3 am, Squamish RCMP investigated a complaint of impaired driving in the community. Officer
BC reinstates mask mandate for indoor spaces
August 24, 2021BC/Canada
BC is bringing back the mask mandate. As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor
District evaluating options for new municipal hall
August 24, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish staff is evaluating options for the location of the new municipal hall in the community. The district
Paving on Highway 99 continues today; expect delays
August 24, 2021Squamish
Paving operations on Highway 99 will continue today, leading to lane closures and traffic delays. Crews will be paving on
BC to require vaccination proof for recreational, social events
August 23, 2021BC/Canada
Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings
Crews have battled 1,539 wildfires in BC since April
August 23, 2021BC/Canada
Since April 1, BC Wildfire Service crews have battled as many as 1,539 wildfires in the province. There are 246
There is something for everyone at the Spit
August 23, 2021Squamish
According to Miriam Webster the definition of Appreciate is: to recognize with gratitude, to value or admire highly, to grasp the nature,
Applications invited for first Squamish youth council
August 23, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is inviting applications for the first ever Squamish youth council. As many as 15 youth between the
Squamish vaccination clinic accepting walk-ins
August 20, 2021Squamish
Drop-ins are welcome at VCH clinics at Brennan Park Recreation Centre in Squamish on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on
New zebra crosswalk, sidewalk planned in Garibaldi Highlands
August 20, 2021Squamish
The District is seeking to make improvements to active transportation infrastructure in the Garibaldi Highlands neighbourhood, specifically in the area
Construction notice for Downtown Squamish
August 20, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish has issued a construction notice in Downtown Squamish. Paving work will take place on Buckley and Cleveland
Liberals move forward with $10 a day child care for families
August 19, 2021BC/Canada
Justin Trudeau has announced that a re-elected Liberal government will move forward with $10 a day child care to make
16 new COVID-19 cases reported in region
August 19, 2021Squamish
From August 15 to 21, as many as 16 new COVID-19 new cases were reported in the region, according to the
Thieves flee after crashing stolen car into parked car
August 19, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating after thieves smashed a stolen car into a parked car in the community. On August 12,
Indigenous names restored on Sunshine Coast
August 19, 2021BC/Canada
Areas on Sunshine Coast are undergoing name changes to reflect the language, culture and heritage of local Indigenous peoples. In
Loaded gun, drugs seized in North Van traffic stop
August 19, 2021BC/Canada
Thomas Barewski, a 31-year-old man from North Vancouver, is facing multiple criminal charges after a traffic stop netted police drugs
























