BC Ferries cancels several sailings because of extreme weather
January 5, 2021BC/Canada
BC Ferries has cancelled several routes and modified others because of the extreme weather warnings in place. The affected routes
Natural gas rates increase for FortisBC customers
January 5, 2021BC/Canada
FortisBC natural gas customers will see an overall increase to their bill due to increasing storage and transport as well as delivery costs.
Heavy snowfall warning for Whistler, Sea to Sky Highway
January 4, 2021Sea to Sky
Heavy snow is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening over Whistler and the Sea to Sky Highway near Whistler.
Squamish landfill tipping fees increase as of today
January 4, 2021Squamish
The fees were increased to cover the financing costs for the recent vertical expansion of the landfill, district said.
Eight-hour power outage planned in Downtown Squamish
January 4, 2021Squamish
BC Hydro is planning an eight-hour outage in Downtown Squamish. The outage starts on January 17, Sunday, at 7 am
Scuba diving incident claims man’s life in West Van
January 4, 2021BC/Canada
BC Coroners Service and West Vancouver Police Department are investigating the sudden death of a 64-year-old man who was scuba diving in the waters near Whytecliff Park.
Gibsons man charged with second-degree murder
January 4, 2021BC/Canada
A Gibsons man has been charged by police with a second-degree murder charge.
Squamish SAR rescues two people stranded on an island on Mamquam River
January 3, 2021Squamish
Squamish Search and Rescue volunteers have rescued two people who were stranded on an island on Mamquam River last night.
Rockslide on Highway 99 north of Lillooet
January 3, 2021BC/Canada
Rockslide north of Lillooet has reduced Highway 99 to single lane.
High river flow warning for Squamish
January 2, 2021Squamish
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Squamish.
Heavy rainfall warning for Howe Sound
January 2, 2021Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Howe Sound. Rainfall amounts of up to 50 mm are expected
Man dies in backcountry skiing accident near Whistler
December 31, 2020Sea to Sky
A man in his 30s is dead following a backcountry incident at Brandywine Bowl ski area just south of Whistler.
Over 14,000 have received COVID-19 vaccine in BC
December 31, 2020BC/Canada
Since the start of immunizations, 14,027 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia.
Heavy rain in store for Howe Sound
December 31, 2020Sea to Sky
Another storm system will approach the BC Coast today, and heavy rain will return to the region on New Year’s
Avalanche kills two snow bikers in Pemberton
December 29, 2020Sea to Sky
Two snow bikers have died in an avalanche in the Goat Creek area in Pemberton.
Health Canada warns against buying fake COVID-19 vaccine online
December 29, 2020BC/Canada
Health Canada is warning Canadians to not buy any COVID-19 vaccines on the internet or from unauthorized sources as these
Winter storm watch issued for Sea to Sky
December 29, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Sea to Sky region.
Squamish Community Foundation welcomes new board members
December 28, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Community Foundation held their 2020 Annual General Meeting in November and welcomed new board members while bidding farewell to retiring members.
District plans to install CCTV cameras around adventure centre
December 28, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish staff is recommending installation of cameras around the exterior of the Squamish Adventure Centre given the history of vandalism.
Accident closes left lane on Highway 99 near Whistler
December 28, 2020Sea to Sky
A vehicle incident near Whistler has blocked the northbound left lane on Highway 99. The incident happened between Daisy Lake
BC long-term care residents start getting COVID-19 vaccine
December 26, 2020BC/Canada
The residents of long-term care homes in BC have started receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “In addition to our health-care workers,
Police seek footage in search for man whose car was found at Park Royal
December 23, 2020BC/Canada
RCMP is looking for dash camera footage in search for a missing Island man whose car was found in Park Royal parking lot.
BC Parks to plow Rubble Creek, Diamond Head parking lots
December 23, 2020Sea to Sky
BC Parks says it is plowing the road and parking lot to Rubble Creek and Diamond Head in Garibaldi this winter to provide more outdoor recreation opportunities.
Excerpt: ‘Newport goes but Brackendale stays’
December 23, 2020Life
The excerpt below has been taken from "Squamish The Shining Valley by Kevin McLane." This hardcover coffee-table book about the story of Squamish from the past to the present.
Fog advisory issued for Sea to Sky
December 22, 2020Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for the Sea to Sky region. Pockets of dense fog will significantly reducing























