District investigating squatters camp in Brackendale trails
May 27, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is investigating a squatter’s camp off trails in Brackendale. The district says its bylaw department received an
Howe Sound COVID-19 cases fall to just 5
May 27, 2021Sea to Sky
The sharp decline in COVID-19 cases in the Howe Sound health region continues. According to the latest weekly data released
Motorcyclist ticketed for running red light on Highway 99
May 27, 2021Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP has issued a traffic violation ticket to a motorcyclist for running a red light on Highway 99. The
Squamish RCMP called after dogs left in hot cars
May 26, 2021Squamish
On May 20, Squamish RCMP received two separate complaints of dogs being left in hot cars. Police and bylaw officers
Alarm about bear family in Squamish; do this to save it
May 26, 2021Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service (COS) is raising an alarm about a bear family that faces an uncertain future if they
Off-leash dog park planned at Brennan Park
May 26, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to add an off-leash dog park at the local recreation centre as it works to
Nanaimo woman injured in attack by wolf-dog mixes
May 25, 2021BC/Canada
A 69-year-old woman sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries after being attacked by domestic animals on a rural property south
Squamish RCMP responding to gas leak at McDonald’s; please avoid the area
May 25, 2021Squamish
Emergency crews and police are responding to a gas leak at the McDonald’s on Cleveland and Sea to Sky Highway.
Affordable housing planned over new Tantalus Fire Hall
May 25, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to build affordable housing on the new Tantalus Fire Hall, construction for which is scheduled
Hilltop House gets fitness equipment, iPad for residents with United Way grant
May 25, 2021Squamish
A United Way grant is helping residents of Hilltop House long-term care home to be active again. The COVID pandemic
Overnight lane closures on Lions Gate Bridge
May 25, 2021BC/Canada
Work will get underway in June on a project to upgrade the counterflow system on the Lions Gate Bridge. The
Porteau Cove wildfire is now under control
May 25, 2021Squamish
The Porteau Cove wildfire is now under control. The fire was brought under control by 5 pm on Sunday, said
Rainfall warning for Howe Sound
May 25, 2021Sea to Sky
A special weather statement in effect for Howe Sound
Second Avenue to be closed tomorrow
May 24, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish will be closing Second Avenue tomorrow for construction. Second Ave will be closed to traffic Tues, May
Woman arrested for randomly assaulting people in West Van
May 24, 2021BC/Canada
A 61-year-old distressed woman is possibly facing criminal charges after she began assaulting people at random along the Seawall. On
Crews battle wildfire at Porteau Cove
May 23, 2021BC/Canada
BC Wildfire crews are battling a wildfire at Porteau Cove. The fire that started yesterday evening has now been ‘held’.
Witnesses sought after bear carcass dumped off Bailey Street
May 22, 2021Squamish
Conservation Officer Service is seeking witnesses after a bear carcass was dumped off Bailey street on the gravel section of
Music keeps me present in the moment
May 22, 2021Life
I am a child of the 80s, and grew up in arguably the most definitive decades of music, the 80s
North Vancouver trail closed after bear attack
May 22, 2021Squamish
A man suffered minor injuries to his leg after he was clawed by a bear while hiking along a trail
Squamish RCMP seek suspect following ‘indecent acts’ in Downtown Squamish
May 21, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are warning the public and seeking assistance in identifying a man related in a series of indecent acts
Man fined $45,000 for fishing at Haida Gwaii heritage site
May 21, 2021BC/Canada
A Prince Rupert court has fined a man $45,000 for fishing in a culturally significant area inside the Gwaii Haanas
Bylaw amendment allows temporary shelters in all ‘public places’ within district
May 20, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish council amended its camping bylaw at a council meeting on Tuesday, May 18. The amended bylaw introduces
Road checks will increase this long weekend: BC RCMP
May 20, 2021BC/Canada
As people begin to plan for the May long weekend, the BC RCMP remind everyone that restrictions on non-essential travel
District to install slacklining posts in downtown park
May 20, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish plans to install slacklining posts at a downtown park in the near future. In a response to
Former mayor Heintzman joins local music festival team
May 20, 2021Squamish
Former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman has joined the Squamish Constellation Festival team. Heintzman joins the existing leadership team of founding

























