FortisBC’s pipeline project to create 100 to 600 jobs over four years
July 13, 2021Squamish
FortisBC says construction on the Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP) project is expected to begin mid-2022, and 100
SPCA rescues dog left for dead at Vancouver doggy care
July 12, 2021BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is hoping people will help Gator, a six-year-old dog left for dead at a Vancouver dog care.
Highway 99 and Alice Lake intersection: MOTI developing safety options
July 12, 2021Squamish
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) is working on solutions to address safety concerns on Alice Lake and Highway
Public now allowed at council meetings
July 12, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish has announced that public attendance at council meetings will begin Tuesday, July 13. However, due to audiovisual
Rockfall shuts down climbing areas at the Stawamus Chief
July 12, 2021Squamish
A significant rock fall has shut down climbing area at the Stawamus Chief. According to BC Parks, the rockfall was
BC adds 229 hectares to seven provincial parks
July 12, 2021BC/Canada
The Province has acquired more than 229 hectares which it plans to add to seven provincial parks and one protected
Police seek help searching for missing hiker at Elfin Lake
July 10, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP and Squamish SAR are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing hiker at Elfin Lake. On July
Train traffic to increase in Squamish
July 9, 2021Squamish
Locals should prepare for an increase in train traffic due to recent rail infrastructure damage in the Fraser Canyon. Transit
West Vancouver dentist fined $578,885 for tax evasion
July 9, 2021BC/Canada
A West Vancouver dentist was fined $578,885 and sentenced to 18-month conditional sentence for tax evasion. In addition to the
Lillooet area wildfire likely human-caused
July 9, 2021BC/Canada
The wildfire at McKay Creek, 11 kilometres north of Lillooet, is suspected to be human-caused but is under investigation. There
Emergency stairs at Brennan Park to be replaced
July 9, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish will replace the emergency exit stairs at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre in time for the upcoming
District to charge developers more cash for parking
July 9, 2021Squamish
Developers who build in Squamish will be charged more for paying cash in place of parking. At a meeting on
Light-industrial building proposed on Highway 99
July 9, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish council will be discussing a new development application for a light-industrial building on Highway 99.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Lillooet
July 8, 2021BC/Canada
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Fraser Canyon, including Lillooet. Severe thunderstorms are capable of producing strong wind
Denciti Development Corp. buys largest industrial site in Squamish
July 8, 2021Squamish
A real estate development company has purchased the largest undeveloped industrial property in Squamish. Denciti Development Corp. in partnership with
Police dog stabbed and killed in Campbell River
July 8, 2021BC/Canada
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Campbell River
BC launches new website to resolve violation tickets
July 8, 2021BC/Canada
The province has launched a new website to help people resolve violation ticket disputes faster and without always having to go
High number of bike thefts in community: Squamish RCMP
July 7, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP have received a high number of complaints of theft of e-bikes and mountain, gravel, and beach-cruiser bikes this
Truck stolen from Garibaldi Highlands
July 7, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating a complaint of theft of truck in the 40000 block of Skyline Drive in Garibaldi Highlands.
Lillooet wildfire: SLRD declares state of emergency
July 7, 2021Sea to Sky
A State of Local Emergency has been declared for Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) Electoral Areas A, B, C and D
District reverts to Stage 2 water restrictions
July 7, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish has lifted Stage 3 water restrictions that were put in place on Saturday, June 26 due to high water consumption
Council to decide permit for new downtown development
July 6, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish council will vote on issuing development permit for two mixed-use building on Cleveland Avenue in Downtown
Squamish Fire Rescue stops youth from starting campfire
July 6, 2021Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue crews stopped local youths from starting a potential campfire on the weekend. Police were dispatched to investigate
Accident closes Highway 99 at Alice Lake in both directions
July 5, 2021Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky Highway is closed in both directions due to an accident north of Alice Lake. The assessment
Warning after cougar seen near Garibaldi park campsite
July 5, 2021Squamish
BC Parks is warning the public after a cougar was seen at a campsite at Garibaldi Provincial Park. “A cougar
























