Support Hilltop residents with $3 re-usable shopping bags
November 11, 2020Squamish
The bags are currently for sale at Garibaldi Graphics, the Squamish Adventure Center, the Beehive in Brackendale, and at the Squamish Hospital Store.
District to hire ‘Senior Energy Specialist’
November 11, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will take part in a proposal to create a 'concierge' service that supports residents to transition to a heat pump in their home.
District to prohibit the sowing and sale of invasive species
November 10, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is proposing a bylaw to prohibit sowing, planting, cultivating, releasing or allowing accumulation or spread of invasive plants.
WorkSafeBC to conduct COVID-19 inspections in VCH region
November 10, 2020BC/Canada
WorkSafeBC is conducting enhanced COVID-19 inspections and consultations at workplaces in Vancouver Coastal Health regions as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
Mayor Elliott gravely concerned about Quest University
November 10, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish and Mayor Karen Elliott have expressed concerns over the recent Quest University announcement about a signed agreement with Primacorp Ventures Inc.
District plans to increase building permit fees
November 10, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish plans to increase building permit fees it charges for development.
COVID-19 alert issued for two Whistler restaurants
November 10, 2020Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for two Whistler restaurants.
IKEA Coquitlam closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
November 9, 2020BC/Canada
IKEA Coquitlam has been closed temporarily after a worker tested positive for COVID-19.
District invites community to share COVID-19 stories
November 9, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish and local non-profits and business owners are seeking stories of the experience of the pandemic in
Local brewery launches “Suck It Cancer” beer in Chili Thom’s memory
November 9, 2020Life
A local brewery will be releasing “Suck It Cancer” Pale Ale on Tuesday, November 10, in memory of late artist Chili Thom.
Council to discuss granting permit for 195 rental apartments
November 9, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council will discuss a development permit for 195 rental apartments in Waterfront Landing at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, November 10.
Cleanup at the gondola is now complete
November 9, 2020Squamish
The cleanup process at the Sea to Sky Gondola is now complete.
Brennan Park closed as district reviews provincial order
November 8, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is working to adapt operations at Brennan Park Recreation Centre in light of new orders of the Provincial Health Officer.
Highway closure planned near Lillooet; expect delays
November 8, 2020BC/Canada
A portion of Highway 99 on Pavilion Lake will be closed with up to 90-minute delays on Tuesday, November 17.
Sturdy wins by thin margin; judicial recount to happen
November 7, 2020Sea to Sky
Jordan Sturdy has won the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky electoral district, although a judicial recount will take place to confirm that victory.
Snowfall alert issued for Howe Sound
November 7, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for Howe Sound.
Barriers on Government Road are a waste of money
November 7, 2020Squamish
I am concerned that the recent traffic safety measures implemented in Squamish are not targeted towards the areas that need them the most.
Upcoming lane closure on Sea to Sky Highway
November 7, 2020Sea to Sky
Planned utility work will lead to lane closures on the Sea to Sky Highway staring next week, according to an update by Drive BC.
VCH to open Overdose Prevention Site in Squamish
November 7, 2020Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health is working with the Squamish Helping Hands Society to open a new overdose prevention site in Squamish.
Council to decide permit for Redbridge on Tuesday
November 7, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will decide on granting a development permit for the south side of the Redbridge development on Highway 99.
COVID-19: Police officers to enforce regulations on BC Ferries
November 6, 2020BC/Canada
This week onwards, RCMP officers will be on board some BC Ferries vessels to educate passengers on safety rules and to enforce regulations.
District takes pledge on zero-emission vehicles
November 6, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has pledged that at least three percent of all new vehicles it buys will be Zero Emission Vehicles.
Remembering Squamish WW II airmen who did not return
November 6, 2020Squamish
A large number of young men from Squamish, who enlisted for military service during the Second World War, ended up
Garibaldi Way is simply unsafe for active transportation
November 5, 2020Squamish
Garibaldi Way is unsafe for any kind of active transportation, be it walking, biking, or even strolling.
Aggressive dogs apprehended by Squamish RCMP
November 5, 2020Squamish
A Squamish RCMP officer was bitten by Max, a dog who was deemed dangerous by bylaw authorities. Police had been

























