Vaccination clinic for eligible seniors in Squamish from March 15
March 1, 2021Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will start COVID-19 vaccination clinics for eligible seniors on Monday, March 15, in Squamish, Whistler, Sunshine
Squamish will miss you, John Heilig
March 1, 2021Squamish
This last week, our community lost a remarkable man. John Heilig died suddenly while on assignment in Beijing, helping prepare
Library plans to get new public computers, mobile library van
March 1, 2021Squamish
New computers, blinds, roof, carpet and a possible mobile library: These are some of the projects being planned for the Squamish Public Library as part of the budget.
Changes proposed for pilot cars on BC Highways
March 1, 2021BC/Canada
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is reviewing overload size pilot car requirements to introduce new changes for the vehicles on provincial highways.
COVID vaccinations for seniors begin in March
March 1, 2021BC/Canada
BC Government has announced the beginning of the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination plan in which 400,000 people will
Compensation fund opens for students affected by incorrect exam results
March 1, 2021BC/Canada
BC Government’s compensation fund is accepting applications online for students who can demonstrate losses or expenses that arose from the
Police seek help searching for missing Powell River woman
February 27, 2021BC/Canada
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman from Powell River.
Telus plans to expand cell phone coverage in Squamish
February 27, 2021Squamish
The company has written to the Mayor and council, seeking a letter of support as the company applies for a federal grant.
Parts of Corridor Trail to be repaved
February 27, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish plans to repave sections of Corridor Rrail as part of the 2021 special projects budget. The district
COVID-19: District created positions for two patrol officers
February 27, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish created two casual Community Patrol Officer positions in the district last year because of COVID-19.
West Van businessman gets 29 months in jail for tax evasion
February 26, 2021BC/Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that, on February 24, 2021, Michael Curt Helmut Scholz, of West Vancouver, was sentenced
Momma bear and cubs in estuary; keep dogs on leash
February 25, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish has issued an alert after a mother and her yearlings were seen in the estuary
GoFundMe launched for local ski legend who passed away in China
February 25, 2021Squamish
A Go Fund Me page has been set up for a local Nordic ski legend who passed away suddenly in
Act now on playground for Ravenswood, parents tell council
February 25, 2021Squamish
Young families from the Ravenswood subdivision are urging Squamish council to act fast on providing a playground in the area.
Bank cards stolen after night of drinking at local bar
February 25, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating after a man was swindled off a large sum of money after a theft of his bank cards.
Heavy snowfall alert for Sea to Sky Highway
February 24, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Sea to Sky Highway. The cold front crossing the BC South Coast
SORCA receives $65,642 to upgrade bike skills park
February 24, 2021Squamish
Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association is receiving provincial funding to upgrade local bike skills park.
One held for throwing rocks at Downtown Squamish home
February 24, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP have arrested an individually after he was throwing rocks at a Downtown Squamish home.
District plans to ‘action’ UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
February 24, 2021Squamish
Hiring more indigenous staff and youth, learning the basics of the Squamish language, incorporating traditional names in public projects, and
Four gondola cabins installed; late spring opening eyed
February 24, 2021Squamish
Four gondola cabins have been installed over a new rope cable as the Sea to Sky Gondola prepares to open this spring or summer.
A daughter remembers mom with a small library in highlands
February 23, 2021Life
In the cul de sac at the end of Glacier Heights Place in the Garibaldi Highlands is a free library, an ode to Betty Hinkema, a mother and lover of books.
Fence planned around Grand Wall of Stawamus Chief
February 23, 2021Squamish
The Climbers Access Society of BC is working with the Squamish Access Society to build a fence around a portion
West Van private school teacher charged with possessing child porn
February 23, 2021BC/Canada
A 53-year-old West Vancouver teacher, Luke Lawson, has been charged for possession of child porn. On September 23, West Vancouver
Residents looking at 2.5% property tax increase
February 23, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish is proposing a tax rate increase of 2.5 per cent this year.
New overdose prevention site opens in Downtown Squamish
February 22, 2021Squamish
A new overdose prevention site (OPS) in Squamish has been opened in response to the increasing number of overdoses in

























