No plans for wide-scale replacement of ditches with pipes: DOS
January 27, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish has no plans to undertake a wide-scale replacement of ditches with pipes, although it will consider requests from property owners to install pipes in front of their property.
New volunteer fire hall planned in Garibaldi Estates
January 27, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish is planning to build a new volunteer fire hall on Tantalus Road in Garibaldi Estates.
‘Young, emaciated’ cougar attacked man near Whistler: COS
January 26, 2021Squamish
The COS Predator Attack Team investigation has determined the cougar that mauled a 69-year-old man at his Soo Valley property near Whistler was a young, emaciated male and the attack was predatory in nature.
Squamish in ‘dire’ need of safe boat launch, citizens tell council
January 26, 2021Squamish
Squamish is in dire need of functional and safe boat launch, says Colin Smith, who recently wrote to the district about this issue.
Cougar attacks man in area north of Whistler
January 25, 2021Sea to Sky
A 69-year-old man was attacked by a cougar near his property in the Soo Valley, north of Whistler. The BC
Lane closure for pothole repair at Highway 99 and Garibaldi Way tomorrow
January 25, 2021Squamish
The north-bound right lane will be closed tomorrow on Highway 99 at Garibaldi Way for pothole repairs.
COVID-19 alert for two Whistler restaurants
January 25, 2021Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for two restaurants on Main Street in Whistler.
Carry avalanche equipment at Garibaldi park: BC Parks
January 25, 2021Squamish
BC Parks is advising outdoor recreationists to carry avalanche equipment and be trained on how to use when going to
New traffic signal planned at Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road
January 25, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to install a traffic signal at Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road.
SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders after Salmonella outbreak
January 25, 2021BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders in order to stop the spread of
Switch to small garbage tote, save on utility fees: DOS
January 23, 2021Squamish
District says Squamish residents can save on 2021 utility fees by making the switch to a small 35-gallon garbage tote size. Residents
Three more positive for COVID-19 at Hilltop House
January 23, 2021Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Hilltop House on January 13.
Old fire hall demolished in Valleycliffe
January 23, 2021Squamish
The old fire hall in Valleycliffe has been demolished and construction has begun on the new Alex Munro Fire Hall.
Squamish trails you can enjoy in the winter
January 23, 2021Squamish
With a coastal temperate rainforest, we are blessed with moderate winter temperatures that give rain at lower elevations and snow above.
District raises fines for bylaw infractions
January 22, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish has updated its Wildlife Attractant Bylaw and increased fines for bylaw infractions.
Province to expand parking at Alice Lake Provincial Park
January 22, 2021Squamish
The Province of BC will expand the Four Lakes Trail parking at Alice Lake Province Park.
Squamish RCMP arrest man for alleged car theft
January 22, 2021Squamish
On January 13, Squamish RCMP received a report of a man who was trying to start a car with some tool along Highway 99.
Whistler Mayor cautions about ‘concerning’ increase in COVID-19 cases
January 21, 2021Sea to Sky
Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton has cautioned the community after what he described as a “concerning” increase in the COVID-19 cases
Local defrauded of $7,000
January 21, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating after a local resident was defrauded of $7,000.
Police look for man who stole six Arc’Teryx jackets from Whistler store
January 21, 2021Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP are searching for a man who stole six Arc’Teryx jackets worth $5,000 from a Whistler store.
District still working on second entrance to downtown
January 21, 2021Squamish
The District of Squamish says it is working on seeking funding for Pemberton Bridge, which will provide a second entrance to Downtown Squamish.
District opens applications for short-term rental licence
January 20, 2021Squamish
The District has opened Short Term Rental Business Licence applications for locals who wish to rent a portion of their principal residence, or their entire principal residence.
Double bearproof garbage bins planned for high traffic locations in town
January 20, 2021Squamish
The District plans on replacing single bins with double bearproof garbage bins in high traffic locations where bins are being
Call to proclaim January 27 as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 20, 2021Squamish
A Vancouver-based Jewish organization is calling upon the District of Squamish to proclaim January 27 as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Construction begins on new rental building in Downtown Squamish
January 20, 2021Squamish
Construction is underway for a new rental building on Third Avenue in Downtown Squamish.
























