Squamish council must advocate now for child care solutions
February 22, 2021Life
Platypus YMCA daycare will close their doors to families and educators at the end of June. My own son, Aiden,
UBC chemist helps create new compostable coffee pod
February 22, 2021Life
Dr. Zac Hudson believes your morning cup of coffee should be strong and guilt-free. That’s why the University of British
CRA will provide extra assistance when you file taxes
February 22, 2021BC/Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it is taking steps to accommodate those who need extra assistance when filing their
Construction begins on 76-unit rental building in Dentville
February 22, 2021Squamish
Construction is now underway on a 76-unit rental housing project in Dentville.
Rainfall warning in effect for Squamish
February 21, 2021Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Howe Sound. A frontal system laden with subtropical moisture will move across
A look back at the BC Highway Traffic Patrol
February 20, 2021BC/Canada
During the 1950s, British Columbia was undergoing an incredible post war boom. New highways infrastructure projects (bridges and freeways) were
Mayor Elliott decries developer Cheema Lands’ intimidation tactic
February 20, 2021Squamish
Lies, mis-statements, personal attack and intimidation tactic. This is how Mayor Karen Elliott describes the recent ad campaign on Facebook
High streamflow advisory for Squamish
February 19, 2021Squamish
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for Howe Sound, including for tributaries around the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, Squamish, Pemberton.
Alert: Planned outage in parts of downtown next week
February 19, 2021Squamish
BC Hydro is planning a nine-hour outage in parts of Downtown Squamish.
Vehicle incident on Highway 99 near Whistler; minor delays
February 19, 2021Sea to Sky
A vehicle incident in north bound lane on Highway 99 near Whistler has led to lane closure. The incident is
COVID-19 cases keep dropping in Whistler
February 18, 2021Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health says Whistler continues to record a sustained reduction in COVID-19 transmission in Whistler compared to previous weeks.
One dead in accident on Coquihalla Highway
February 18, 2021BC/Canada
A 38-year-old person has died in a crash on Coquihalla Highway. The southbound lanes of the highway between Merritt and
District plans a downtown entrance study
February 18, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish plans to conduct a Downton Entrance study and a Downtown Transportation Model study, special projects in the 2021 budget.
How Stan Matwychuk turned a dark basement into an art exhibition
February 18, 2021Life
What started as a joke between a local artist and a former boss has ended in a colorful mural project in a dark, dank basement of a local business.
Most Canadians say horses are not food, reject exports to Asia
February 18, 2021BC/Canada
The export of Canadian horses for slaughter and human consumption abroad is rejected by a large majority of Canadians, a
Walmart plans new online order and pick-up service in parking lot
February 18, 2021Squamish
Walmart is planning to introduce online order and pick-up service at the parking lot at the Squamish store. Felicia Fefer,
Car on fire at Callaghan turnoff; expect major delays
February 17, 2021Sea to Sky
A vehicle fire north bound at the Callaghan turnoff has led to lane closure. The North bound lanes are closed.
WEC extends funding for women entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19
February 17, 2021BC/Canada
Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) announced that additional funds will be made available to BC women business owners through the Regional Relief and
RCMP launches the 2021 Name the Puppy contest
February 17, 2021BC/Canada
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs your help to name puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP police dogs. The
Impaired driver arrested after hit-and-run in Garibaldi Highlands
February 17, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP have arrested an impaired driver after a hit-and-run in Garibaldi Highlands.
Pickup truck stolen from Government Road
February 16, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating after unknown people broke into cars, stole gas from those cars, damaged some containers, and then
85-year-old Vancouver man wins $1 million on Lotto Max ticket
February 16, 2021BC/Canada
Yee Mon Gin says he has a deep love for cruises and has taken half a dozen thus far, making them one of his favourite things to do.
Two injured in accident on Garibaldi Park road
February 16, 2021Squamish
Two people were extracted by Squamish Search and Rescue crews and taken to hospital after an accident at the Garibaldi Park road.
Province gives $750,000 for Judd slough culvert replacement
February 16, 2021BC/Canada
District of Squamish is receiving $750,000 from the provincial government for the Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) slough culvert replacement project.
1,059 Squamish residents were hired by film crews in 5 years
February 16, 2021Squamish
As many as 1,059 people were hired by movie productions shooting in Squamish from 2015-2019. The District of Squamish received























