Lack of parking is a constant worry for downtown businesses
November 13, 2020Squamish
They proposed that the district work with BC Rail so the land along Loggers Lane could be designated as staff parking for downtown business owners.
Snow storm warning for Coquihalla Highway
November 13, 2020BC/Canada
A winter storm warning has been issued for Coquihalla Highway.
Snowfall alert issued for Sea to Sky
November 12, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Sea to Sky area.
Pemberton RCMP cleared of wrongdoing in case involving injured man
November 12, 2020Sea to Sky
Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has cleared Pemberton RCMP of any wrongdoing following an investigation into an incident in Pemberton.
Police seek dashcam footage in Highway 99 collision
November 12, 2020Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP are looking for witnesses or dash cam footage of the accident on Highway 99 that sent two people to hospital yesterday.
Oregon visitor fined for violating Quarantine Act
November 12, 2020BC/Canada
West Vancouver police issued a fine to a man visiting from Oregon for violating the Quarantine Act.
Closing the municipal campground was cruel and shameful
November 12, 2020Squamish
In doing so, I doubt the council grasped the repercussions of this decision on the life of the people this decision will send back to the streets.
Collision on Highway 99 north of Squamish; expect delays
November 11, 2020Sea to Sky
There has been a collision involving logging truck on Highway 99, north of Squamish.
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.
























