MP Weiler, Minister Murray announce investment for BC small biz
June 25, 2021BC/Canada
Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, and Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for
Squamish opens two cooling centres during heat wave
June 25, 2021Squamish
The district is opening two cooling centres to support Squamish residents during the current extreme heat warning issued by Environment
Woman arrested for bomb threat hoax in West Vancouver
June 25, 2021Squamish
Investigators have arrested a woman suspected of calling in a fake bomb threat to Caulfeild Village Safeway in West Vancouver.
BC Hydro issues spill notice for Daisy Lake Dam
June 24, 2021Squamish
BC Hydro is informing the community about a planned spill from the Cheakamus Dam, also called the Daisy Lake Dam.
Alert issued after mama bear charges at two people in Estuary
June 24, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish and the Conservation Officer Service (COS) has issued a wildlife alert in town after a mother
Zero new COVID cases reported in Howe Sound region
June 24, 2021Sea to Sky
COVID-19 cases in the Howe Sound health region are down to a zero. The latest weekly data by British Columbia
BC Ferries offers discounts for over-height vehicles
June 24, 2021BC/Canada
BC Ferries has announced a new promotion for over-height vehicles like RVs, campers and motorhomes. Customers in private passenger vehicles
WCRA is now the ‘Railway Museum of British Columbia’
June 24, 2021Squamish
A Squamish tourist attraction has a new name. West Coast Railway Heritage Park is now the ‘Railway Museum of British
Dangerous heat wave alert for Howe Sound
June 23, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a dangerous long duration heat wave that will affect BC, including Howe Sound.
Bear killed after being hit by car on highway in West Vancouver
June 23, 2021BC/Canada
A bear was killed by a vehicle on the highway in West Vancouver, says North Shore Black Bear Society. This
Alert: Speed reduction on Highway 99 at Alice Lake Road
June 23, 2021Squamish
Maintenance work on the Sea to Sky Highway at Alice Lake will lead to lane closures and speed reduction. The
Open fire prohibitions begin tomorrow in Sea to Sky region
June 22, 2021Sea to Sky
BC Wildfire Service has issued restrictions for Category 2 and Category 3 open fires in the Coastal Fire Centre, which
SPCA cautions to not leave pets in hot car
June 22, 2021BC/Canada
With record high temperatures across across the province, BC SPCA is reminding pet guardians not to leave their pets in
Squamish RCMP investigating 8 bike thefts
June 22, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP started investigating eight bike thefts this past week. Bikes were taken from building storage lockers and homes. In
District to conduct craft food and beverage impact study
June 22, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is conducting a craft food and beverage impact study and is inviting those who sell food or
Backcountry camping reservations for Garibaldi Park open
June 22, 2021Squamish
Starting today, June 22, backcountry camping reservations for Garibaldi Provincial Park, Joffre Lakes Parks and Mount Assiniboine will be available
Smouldering fire extinguished in Brackendale
June 22, 2021Squamish
On Monday, June 21, Squamish Fire Rescue crews responded to a bush fire on Ross Road at 11:53 a.m. Fire crews
Collaborative mural planned for Downtown Squamish
June 22, 2021Squamish
Three artists have received a Squamish Arts Council grant to create a collaborative, paint-by-number mural that the entire community will be
COVID vaccination capacity increased in Whistler
June 21, 2021Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is expanding COVID-19 vaccination appointment capacity at several of its sites, including one in Whistler. The
Heat record set in Squamish
June 21, 2021Squamish
Yesterday was another record-setting hot day in Squamish. According to a weather summary released by Environment Canada, Squamish set a
Disoriented hikers rescued from Valleycliffe trails
June 21, 2021Squamish
Three disoriented hikers who were lost in the Mt. Crumpit area of Valleycliffe were found by Squamish Search and Rescue.
District to engage public on five off-leash areas in town
June 21, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to start public engagement on off-leash dog areas in the community in July and August.
Be part of Yoga Day in downtown today evening
June 21, 2021Squamish
We appreciate and respect that the 7th International Day of Yoga falls on the same date as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today
Jaguar impounded after driver clocked 176 km/h on Highway 99
June 19, 2021Sea to Sky
A Jaguar driver going at 176 km/hr in a 90-kilometre zone on Highway 99 had the luxury car impounded by
Heat warning for Howe Sound
June 19, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Howe Sound. A short-lived heat wave is set to arrive on the

























