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
BC Ferries offers free travel for military personnel on Remembrance Day
November 5, 2020BC/Canada
To acknowledge and honour the service of active, reserve and retired military personnel, and cadets, BC Ferries is once again
Police stop tourist from taking dangerous selfies at Shannon Falls
November 5, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP responded to a complaint about an individual trying to take a dangerous selfie at Shannon Falls.
Police officers hike Stawamus Chief to rescue suicidal person
November 4, 2020Squamish
A person suffering a mental health crisis on the top of Stawamus Chief was talked out of suicide by Squamish RCMP officers.
Squamish RCMP seek info on men involved in alleged theft
November 4, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for assistance in identifying three males believed to be involved in an alleged theft from a
District will allow some short-term rentals in suites, coach houses
November 4, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council voted 4-3 to support the motion on allowing a limited number of short-term rentals through a bylaw.
District ‘aware’ of the need for sidewalks on Garibaldi Way
November 3, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is aware of the need for sidewalks on Garibaldi Way, but can’t provide a definitive timeline for when a sidewalk may be installed, says Dora Gunn, a transportation planner with the district.
Citizens concerned about impact of Brackendale development
November 3, 2020Squamish
Several local citizens have written to the council expressing their concerns about the proposed rental building at Brackendale general store.
Police investigating theft from vehicles in Britannia Beach, Lions Bay
November 3, 2020Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP are investigating after theft from as many as 12 vehicles at Lions Bay and Britannia Beach.
Grant permit for Brackendale rental building, staff tells council
November 3, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is recommending council issue a development permit to a rental building at the site of the historical Brackendale General Store at 41665-41707 Government Road.
High streamflow advisory for Squamish
November 2, 2020Squamish
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including tributaries around the Howe Sound, Squamish, North Shore, Fraser Valley and surrounding areas.
Three Shoppers Drug Mart employees in Whistler test positive for COVID-19
November 1, 2020Sea to Sky
UPDATE: Three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Whistler. “The last day the
Heavy rainfall in forecast for Howe Sound
November 1, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Howe Sound. A frontal system west of the offshore waters over
Winning Lotto Max ticket sold in Squamish
October 31, 2020Squamish
Check your lotto tickets, Squamish ! A ticket sold in Squamish has won over a million dollars in yesterday’s draw.
Avoid dressing up pets for Halloween: SPCA
October 31, 2020Life
BC SPCA is advising people to not dress up their pet for Halloween as this can pose a risk to
Warning after another grizzly bear seen in Brackendale
October 30, 2020Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service (COS) and District of Squamish are issuing a warning following reports of grizzly bear activity once
Gondola rope was cut from top of one of the towers: Technical report
October 30, 2020Squamish
The cut that led to the destruction of gondola cabins in September was made from the top of one of
Four plead guilty to steroid smuggling in BC
October 30, 2020BC/Canada
Four people have pleaded guilty in Vancouver Provincial Court for their role in steroid smuggling and distribution ring in BC.























