District plans to hire staff to guard prison at local detachment
December 15, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to hire two-part time clerical staff to ensure full weekend coverage of the ‘cell block and prisoner maintenance’ at the local RCMP detachment.
Sea to Sky Trail expands
December 15, 2020Sea to Sky
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is celebrating the completion of a seven-kilometre section of the Sea to Sky Trail, with the construction of Gord’s Garden.
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in BC
December 14, 2020BC/Canada
The first delivery of approximately 4,000 doses of the approved COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the province.
Punjabi community protests against Indian farm laws
December 14, 2020Squamish
As many as 200 people from the local Punjabi community took part in a car rally to protest new farm laws in India.
Two local non-profits to distribute community grants
December 14, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish Council has endorsed a new Community Grant Policy that will enable local non-profits to administer grant funding in Squamish.
Day lot parking fees in Whistler to increase from tomorrow
December 14, 2020Sea to Sky
Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is increasing the parking lot fees in Days lot one to five, Whistler Conference Centre
Accident near Brohm Lake; right lane closed
December 13, 2020Sea to Sky
Police and emergency personnel are on scene for an accident at Brohm Lake. The accident has shut down the right
Local artist creates memorial Terrill Patterson T-shirts
December 12, 2020Squamish
When local artist Liesel Peterson drew an image of the late Terrill Patterson on his bike, she never knew it
Squamish Christmas offers chats and caroling with Santa and Mrs Claus
December 12, 2020Life
Squamish Christmas was created in 2005 by a group of friends who believe in the magic of Christmas.
Local school PACs receive $29,460 from province
December 12, 2020Squamish
Five local school Parent Advisory Councils in Squamish will receive $29,460 in extracurricular funding from the Government of BC.
Kittens available for adoption at local SPCA branch
December 11, 2020Life
The BC SPCA Sea to Sky Branch is inviting adoption applications for 8-week-old kittens that arrives at the branch yesterday.
‘District must act now to stop speeding on The Boulevard’
December 11, 2020Squamish
Several local citizens have written to the district expressing their frustration with speeding on The Boulevard in Garibaldi Highlands.
Squamish Estuary Trail network reopens
December 11, 2020Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service has reopened the Squamish Estuary trail network following a two-month closure that was in place to protect bears foraging in the area.
Public hearing next week for micro hotel in Downtown Squamish
December 10, 2020Squamish
The public hearing for a proposed new micro hotel in Downtown Squamish will be held on December 15 at 6
Police urges caution after stalking incidents in Whistler
December 10, 2020Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP are asking locals to call police right away about any suspicious activity after reports of a man or
Cheema Lands: Council votes against extending growth boundary
December 10, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council voted 4-3 to reject a proposal to amend the OCP designation of Lot 509 and 510, also known as Cheema Lands.
Squamish RCMP seek help finding stolen electric scooter
December 10, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are seeking the public’s help in finding a stolen electric scooter .
Accident on Cleveland Avenue and Highway 99
December 9, 2020Squamish
UPDATE: The accident has been cleared. An accident on Cleveland Avenue at Highway 99 has closed the south-bound right lane
Minks at BC farm test positive for COVID-19
December 9, 2020BC/Canada
Test results from five mink samples taken from a Fraser Valley mink farm have all been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
District to allow 30 short-term rentals in basements and coach homes
December 9, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish will allow a maximum of 30 permits to operate Short Term Rentals in suites and coach houses in Squamish.
Support local Rotary Club, buy Stawamus Chief puzzle gift
December 9, 2020Life
The Rotary Club of Squamish is urging the community to gift a Stawamus Chief puzzle to friends and loved ones this Christmas season.
Lotto Max ticket worth $161,393.80 sold in Whistler
December 9, 2020Sea to Sky
A second-place Lott Max ticket worth $161,393.80 was sold in Whistler.
Vehicle incident at Porteau Cove; expect delays
December 8, 2020Sea to Sky
There are reports of a vehicle incident just south of Porteau Cove.
District to do emergency repairs at Brennan Park pool, adventure centre
December 8, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will be doing emergency repairs at the Brennan Park swimming pool and at the Squamish Adventure Centre.
District to pay $714,000 outstanding dues to RCMP
December 8, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish will be paying $714,000 in outstanding dues to RCMP. The dues were withheld and delayed due
























