Squamish company launches carbon-removal service; Shopify is first customer
March 9, 2021Squamish
A new carbon dioxide removal service has been launched today by Carbon Engineering.
COVID-19: Two party hosts arrested in Vancouver
March 8, 2021BC/Canada
Vancouver Police arrested two party hosts at a Downtown condo Saturday morning for allegedly violating the public health order that bans social gatherings inside residences.
District to renovate Paradise Valley bridge
March 8, 2021Squamish
District said its Annual Bridge Inspection identified deficiencies with the existing abutments at the Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge.
District officially dedicates Smoke Bluff area as a ‘Park’
March 8, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish Council has adopted a bylaw on February 23 that formally dedicates District-owned land as ‘park’ in the Smoke Bluffs Park
District to close Bailey Street
March 8, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish will close Bailey Street and install gates on both ends in the near future. The street will
District working to obtain large facility for mass vaccination
March 8, 2021Squamish
The District’s Emergency Program will provide cots, blankets and community contacts to support the VCH effort.
Highway 99 work to cause traffic delays near Lillooet
March 8, 2021Sea to Sky
DCL Construction Services has been engaged by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to upgrade a priority retaining wall immediately adjacent to Highway 99 near Lillooet.
COVID vaccination clinic locations announced for Sea to Sky communities
March 7, 2021Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health has released the list of COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Sea to Sky communities.
BC company fined $163,776 for illegally importing European eel meat
March 6, 2021BC/Canada
On March 3, 2021, a BC Company, Pacific Gateway Holding Inc., was ordered to pay a fine of $163,776 after entering a guilty plea in Vancouver court to two charges under federal wildlife legislation.
BC seeks feedback on busy Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
March 6, 2021Sea to Sky
British Columbians are invited to share their feedback on a proposed strategy aimed at managing the growing number of visitors at Joffre
Former Mission teacher charged with sex offences
March 6, 2021BC/Canada
A former teacher in Mission has been charged with sex offences in an investigation dating back to 2007.
North Van RCMP seek public’s help after missing woman’s items found near area park
March 5, 2021BC/Canada
Police in North Vancouver have issued an appeal to public after a missing woman’s belongings were found in the Heywood
New sidewalk, bike lane planned on Mamquam Road
March 5, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to upgrade the north side of Mamquam Road as part of its special operating budget.
‘Father, Son and Holy Cow’: Meaning of unusually named local trails
March 5, 2021Life
Traditionally, trails are named by the trail builder, usually for a particular event, a strange occurrence, or a salient feature.
Cafe to close Valleycliffe location at end of March
March 5, 2021Squamish
Kululu Café in Valleycliffe is closing at the end of March this year. In a message posted on social media,
Renovations, new equipment approved at Squamish General Hospital
March 5, 2021Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health will be renovating the secure mental health room in Squamish General Hospital’s emergency department.
Oceanfront Squamish applies to remove cap on commerical area
March 5, 2021Squamish
Oceanfront Squamish has applied to the district to remove the cap on commercial area as the development moves forward.
Gas prices highest in Squamish and Powell River in government sampling
March 5, 2021Squamish
Gas prices were highest in Squamish and Powell River in the three months sample data collected by the British Columbia
Cat ownership on the rise amid COVID-19: Research
March 5, 2021BC/Canada
Almost one-in-five Canadian cat owners decided to get their feline during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Research Co. poll has found.
COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Whistler
March 4, 2021Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health says it continues to record a further decline in COVID-19 transmission in Whistler compared to previous reporting periods.
Squamish deputy fire chief awarded national medal for exemplary service
March 4, 2021Squamish
Squamish Deputy Fire Chief, Aaron Foote, has been awarded the Governor General Fire Services Exemplary Service medal for 30 years
Sewer flushing in March in Garibaldi Highlands; keep toilet lids down
March 4, 2021Squamish
District is conducting sanitary sewer flushing and inspection in Garibaldi Highlands.. The flushing and closed circuit TV inspection of sanitary
Off-leash dog parks are badly needed in Squamish
March 4, 2021Squamish
With the huge influx of new Squamish residents (and their dogs), the need for safe spaces to let our dogs play and run can no longer be put aside.
BC extends deadline for small and medium sized business grant program
March 4, 2021BC/Canada
The BC government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program.
Road work on Highway 99 in Whistler; expect minor delays
March 3, 2021Sea to Sky
Road maintenance work is planned on Highway 99 in both directions. The work is planned between Spring Creek Drive and
























