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
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.

























