District opens two cooling centres
August 11, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish has opened two cooling centers in town following the heat wave warning from Environment Canada. The
Motorcyclist killed in accident on Highway 99
August 10, 2021Squamish
An accident on Highway 99 has claimed the life of a motorcyclist. On August 9, at about 6:30 pm, Squamish
Squamish Nation launch enquiry into former North Van residential school
August 10, 2021BC/Canada
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) has announced it will start an Indigenous-led initiative to find answers about the children who
Heat warning for Howe Sound
August 10, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Howe Sound. Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near
Accident closes Highway 99; expect major delays
August 9, 2021Sea to Sky
An accident has closed the Highway 99 in both directions, and those on the road can expect major delays. First
‘No advantage to add programming for Seniors at the Westwinds facility’
August 9, 2021Squamish
Letter to the Editor Re: The Steering Committee’s work on programming options for Seniors The District of Squamish assembled a
Public feedback sought on proposed building in Downtown Squamish
August 9, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish is inviting feedback from citizens about a rezoning application for a new mixed-use building in Downtown
Man’s body recovered from Alice Lake
August 8, 2021Squamish
UPDATE: A RCMP dive team has recovered the body of the paddleboarder who had fallen into Alice Lake yesterday. The
Alice Lake closed to the public
August 8, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP have closed the Alice Lake area because of a possible drowning incident. Nothing has been confirmed, however. POLICE
District to hire consultant for Garibaldi Estates traffic study
August 7, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish is looking for a consultant to undertake a traffic study for the Garibaldi Estates neighbourhood. “The
Wildfire north of Squamish is now a ‘smouldering ground fire’
August 6, 2021Squamish
The wildfire north of Squamish has grown to 8.3 hectares, but it has been downgraded to a rank 1 fire,
Squamish RCMP investigate mischief at local business
August 6, 2021Squamish
On July 27, Squamish RCMP investigated a report of mischief at a construction site in the 38600 block of Buckley
Warning about ‘unusual outbreaks’ of kennel cough in BC’s dogs
August 5, 2021BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is warning dog guardians to be aware of what appears to be an unusual strain of kennel
SSISC to monitor Howe Sound for European Green Crab
August 5, 2021Squamish
A grant from Squamish Community Foundation has enabled a European Green Crab Early Monitoring Program in Howe Sound. The program
Drunk driver’s car impounded in Downtown Squamish
August 5, 2021Squamish
On August 2, Squamish RCMP conducted an impaired driving road-check in the downtown area. During the check, officers stopped a
21 firefighters, 3 helicopters battle new wildfire north of Squamish
August 4, 2021Sea to Sky
As many as 21 firefighters and three helicopters are currently working to extinguish a five hectare fire north of Squamish.
Squamish Wind Festival for the Arts is back from August 9th to 15th
August 4, 2021Squamish
Squamish Wind Festival for the Arts is back from August 9th through to August 15th with a diverse schedule of
Winners of Rotary’s ‘Duck in a Truck’ fundraiser announced
August 4, 2021Squamish
At 1 pm on August 2,as many as 1,000 rubber ducks tumbled out of a truck into the birling pond
Chamber launches new leadership training program
August 4, 2021Squamish
Squamish Chamber of Commerce is launching a six-part leadership training program called ‘Stepping into Leadership’ in September 2021. Stepping into
Several charged for accessing Cat Lake Recreation Site
August 4, 2021Squamish
Conservation Officers have charged several people who tried to access the Cat Lake Rec Site this weekend, despite the fact
Public’s help sought in finding missing Comox Valley teen
August 3, 2021BC/Canada
Comox Valley RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Grace Smiley, who was reported missing on August 1. Police believe
Downtown Squamish BIA invites community to Squamish Mural Walk
August 3, 2021Squamish
The Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association is inviting the community to enjoy the Squamish Mural Walk – a free, year-round
MP Weiler announces $1.4 million for flood prevention in Squamish
August 3, 2021Squamish
Local MP Patrick Weiler has announced $1.4 million to help prevent floods in Squamish. Through the Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough
COVID vaccination: Walk-in clinic today and tomorrow in Squamish
August 3, 2021Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health has announced a walk-in clinic today and tomorrow, at Brennan Park Recreation Centre. Today, the clinic will
Heat alert continues for Howe Sound
August 3, 2021Sea to Sky
Heat wave is expected to continue through Wednesday in Howe Sound and East Vancouver Island. Daytime high temperatures will be
























