Meet the local artist behind the new downtown mural
October 1, 2020Life
You may have noticed a bright and colourful mural welcoming you to Squamish as you enter our downtown core. The
Locals fall victim to CRA, text message scams
September 30, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are urging caution after a local citizens fell victim to CRA scam and a separate text message scams.
Bellingham man held for violating Canada’s Quarantine Act
September 30, 2020BC/Canada
RCMP arrested and have fined a US citizen for violating Canada’s Quarantine Act.
36 cases of COVID-19 so far in Howe Sound region
September 30, 2020Sea to Sky
There have been 36 cases of COVID-19 in the Howe Sound health region, which includes Squamish, Whistler and Howe Sound Rural.
Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Independent grocery store
September 30, 2020Squamish
An employee at the Hector's Your Independent Grocery Store in Garibaldi Estates has tested positive for COVID-19, Loblaws has announced.
Police search for missing man last seen near Alice Lake
September 29, 2020Sea to Sky
Vancouver Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a 49-year-old man missing since September 24.
COVID-19 alert issued for Howe Sound Secondary School
September 29, 2020Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for Howe Sound Secondary School.
New hope for Indigenous-led businesses hit hard by COVID-19
September 29, 2020BC/Canada
Capilano University (CapU) has received a $450,000 donation from TD Bank Group to develop and strengthen the University’s Indigenous Digital
We are steeled for rebuilding: Sea to Sky Gondola manager
September 29, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola expects to be open to the public in the next six to seven months.
District to incentivize low-carbon construction, smart growth
September 29, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is considering implementing policies that incentivize and encourages two specific types of development.
Will there be a Squamish Seniors Centre when you retire in 10 or 20 years?
September 28, 2020Squamish
A staff report will come before Council on Sep 29, 2020. This is what district staff recommends: “THAT the District
Grizzly bear captured in Brackendale
September 28, 2020Squamish
The BC Conservation Officer Service captured a grizzly bear in Brackendale on September 27, the second to have been captured
BC Liberals promise free flu shots
September 27, 2020BC/Canada
BC Liberals say they will provide free influenza vaccines for everyone in the province.
Watchdog clears RCMP officers in death of Lions Bay woman
September 27, 2020BC/Canada
The provincial police watchdog has cleared RCMP officers in death of a woman in Lions Bay.
COVID-19 alert for Pemberton elementary school
September 25, 2020Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure alert for Signal Hill Elementary school in Pemberton.
COVID-19 exposure alert for Mamquam Elementary School
September 25, 2020Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for Mamquam Elementary School.
$250,000 reward for information leading to arrest of gondola vandalism suspect
September 25, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola is offering a $250,000 reward for any information leading up to the arrest and conviction of the individual behind the vandalism to the gondola.
Upcoming work on Highway 99; expect delays
September 25, 2020Sea to Sky
People driving on Highway 99 can expect delays for utility work that will begin in the coming few days.
Squamish RCMP looking for owner of wedding ring
September 25, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for the owner of a wedding ring that was found in Garibaldi Estates area.
Bear-resistant totes to be tested in downtown and highlands
September 25, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish will partner with Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) to launch a Bear Tote Pilot Project to put a new bear-resistant tote design to the test.
Whistler taxi driver injured in rollover crash
September 24, 2020Sea to Sky
A Whistler taxi driver is in hospital after the vehicle rolled over at the intersection of Highway 99 and Panorama Ridge.
Theft from cars in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands
September 24, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are asking residents to be cautious after several incidents of theft from autos in town. Residents of the
Wildlife avoids places visited by outdoor adventurers: UBC
September 24, 2020BC/Canada
An analysis of trail use by UBC researchers reveals wildlife tends to avoid places that were recently visited by recreational users.
Commission to start collecting data from gas retailers
September 23, 2020Sea to Sky
The British Columbia Utilities Commission is consulting with dealers of gas and diesel fuel in the province as part of a new retail data collection pilot program starting in November.
District should pay attention to parking and traffic in Garibaldi Estates
September 23, 2020Squamish
I’m writing today because the volume of traffic and lack of safe space for pedestrians to travel has gotten out

























