Council changes criteria for operating Short Term Rentals
January 12, 2021Squamish
Following a council meeting on December 8, the staff has revised the minimum requirements for the operating the STRs.
Relocation of compressor station to WLNG site positive: DOS
January 12, 2021Squamish
The proposed relocation of the compressor station from Mount Mulligan to the Woodfibre LNG site will have a positive impact, the district says.
Service BC now allows online appointments before visiting
January 12, 2021BC/Canada
People can now make an appointment online before visiting Service BC.
Local volunteers clean up 600 pounds of garbage from Upper Squamish Valley
January 11, 2021Squamish
Local citizens volunteered yesterday to collect as much as 600 pounds of garbage and 2,000 cans and bottles from Upper
Heavy rain in forecast for Squamish
January 11, 2021Squamish
Heavy rain is expected tonight and Tuesday for Howe Sound, the North Shore, and northeastern Metro Vancouver. 50 to 60
Tree pruning, utility work planned on Highway 99
January 11, 2021Sea to Sky
Four upcoming projects on different sections of Highway 99 will will cause some traffic delays.
High-speed internet proposal for Paradise Valley, Upper Squamish Valley
January 11, 2021Squamish
A local internet company is seeking council’s support new high speed internet connections for Paradise Valley and Upper Squamish Valley.
Public feedback sought on transit in Squamish
January 10, 2021Squamish
BC Transit and the District of Squamish are seeking the public’s feedback on ways transit can be improved in the Squamish Transit System.
Local residents foil online scams
January 9, 2021Squamish
Local citizens foiled two attempts by fraudsters to scam them online.
Police bust house parties in Whistler, issue COVID-19 fines
January 9, 2021Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP busted two house parties and issued COVID-19 violation tickets on December 29.
Local woman thanks community for support during cancer
January 8, 2021Life
A local woman is expressing her gratitude to the community for standing by her during a tough personal time.
Stanley Park trails closed due to aggressive coyotes
January 8, 2021BC/Canada
The Conservation Officer Service is asking the public to stay away from an area of Stanley Park after multiple reports
Upper Blind Channel pilings tell a story
January 8, 2021Squamish
The oldest features in our Squamish built environment are likely pilings. No buildings survive older than about 1910. The last bighouse at Seaichem was taken by the river long ago.
Snowboarder dies in accident at Whistler Blackcomb
January 7, 2021Sea to Sky
A Whistler man has died in an accident that took place at Whistler Blackcomb.
Upcoming work on Highway 99; expect delays
January 7, 2021Sea to Sky
Upcoming work on Highway 99 in the coming is expected to cause traffic delays.
Credit card stolen from car parked on Government Road
January 7, 2021Squamish
A local woman’s credit card was stolen from her parked car on New Year’s Eve.
55 speeding tickets issued in 3 days in Squamish
January 7, 2021Squamish
Squamish RCMP issued 55 violation tickets for speeding in town in three days.
Former MP John Weston launches a new run for Parliament
January 7, 2021BC/Canada
Former Member of Parliament (MP) John Weston will be seeking the nomination of the Conservative Party in the riding he
Lotto ticket worth $9.3 million sold in West Vancouver
January 7, 2021BC/Canada
A Lotto 6/49 ticket worth 9,342,568.90 was sold in West Vancouver.
Police recover stolen tiny home from Lillooet
January 6, 2021BC/Canada
RCMP in Lillooet have recovered tens of thousands of dollars-worth of stolen items, including a tiny home that was reported as stolen in late December from the Boston Bar area.
Three-day planned outage for Porteau Cove park
January 6, 2021Squamish
BC Hydro is planning a three-day power outage at the Porteau Cove provincial park.
Raising tipping fees will worsen illegal dumping in Squamish
January 6, 2021Squamish
The decision by Squamish council to increase the landfill dumping fees will only worsen the problem of illegal dumping.
District plans to replace municipal hall roof areas
January 6, 2021Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to replace as many as 12 roof areas over five different levels at the local Municipal Hall on Second Avenue.
Squamish RCMP search for man wanted on multiple charges
January 5, 2021Squamish
The Squamish RCMP are looking for assistance in locating Dominic Ethier, who is wanted on a warrant with multiple charges.
Six-hour Coquihalla closure for avalanche control
January 5, 2021BC/Canada
Drivers are advised that all lanes of a section of the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt will
























