Planned power outages for highlands, downtown
October 22, 2020Squamish
BC Hydro is planning power outages for specific areas in Garibaldi Highlands and Downtown Squamish.
SORCA makes a U-turn on Cheema Lands development
October 22, 2020Squamish
In a marked about-turn, Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association has now issued a statement saying their submission to the district was taken out of context.
Developers initiate sub-area plan for Crumpit Woods
October 22, 2020Squamish
The proponents of the Crumpit Woods development in Valleycliffe have initiated a sub area plan for their property.
Police investigating knife-point robbery in Whistler
October 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP officers are investigating a robbery with a knife at a business in the Village Square area of Whistler.
Snowfall warning for Sea to Sky
October 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Sea to Sky area.
Starbucks on Garibaldi Way applies for variance to sign bylaw
October 21, 2020Squamish
The new Starbucks located at the former Burger King location on Garibaldi Way has applied for a variance to the district’s sign bylaw.
8 fraudulent online retailers hijacked Abbotsford home address
October 21, 2020BC/Canada
Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC (BBB) is warning online shoppers to be wary of unknown retailers and to carefully
Two in hospital after accident on Highway 99
October 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Two people were taken to hospital after a serious collision shut down Highway 99 near Lions Bay.
Accident shuts down Highway 99 at Lions Bay
October 20, 2020Sea to Sky
Highway 99 at Lions Bay is closed in both directions south of Strathcona Point Road due to serious collision. Air
Bear traps removed from Estuary; trails remain closed
October 20, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Estuary trail network is closed until further notice after a sow had swiped at a person and knocked
Tiny Home Alliance supports Coun. John French on UBCM resolution
October 20, 2020Squamish
The Tiny Home Alliance Canada is throwing their support behind a UBCM resolution brought forward by Councillor John French about tiny homes.
Preserve trails or no support for Cheema Lands: SORCA
October 20, 2020Squamish
Squamish Off-road Cycling Association (SORCA) will not provide support for Cheema lands development unless trails on the property are preserved.
Free transit in Squamish on election day
October 19, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish and BC Transit will be providing free transit service on election day.
Businesses support gondola with discounts for passholders
October 19, 2020Squamish
Local businesses are rallying behind the Sea to Sky Gondola by offering discounts for gondola passholders. The gondola is also
Light industrial building proposed on Queens Way
October 19, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council will decide over issuing a development permit for one light industrial building on the undeveloped lot located at 39319 Queens Way.
Bear attack shuts down Squamish estuary trail
October 17, 2020Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service and District of Squamish are issuing a warning following a surprise encounter in the Squamish Estuary between a resident with a leashed dog and a sow with two cubs.
Utility work planned next week on Highway 99
October 16, 2020Sea to Sky
Utility work next week on Highway 99 in Squamish is likely to causes traffic delays. The work will affect traffic
Library’s call for artists: Sḵwxwú7mesh Nation art on windows
October 16, 2020Life
The Squamish Public Library invites artists from the Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation to submit designs for a permanent vinyl window covering
Rogers launches 5G network in Squamish
October 16, 2020Squamish
Rogers has launched 5G in 24 new cities and towns across British Columbia, including Squamish and Whistler.
Coyotes appear to be thriving in town: Wildlife educator
October 16, 2020Squamish
Coyote population appears to be thriving throughout Squamish, with the town experiencing a fair amount of coyote activity over the past two years, says Meg Toom, a wildlife educator for the district.
District considers pressure washing Rose Park tree
October 16, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is considering pressure washing the flowers on a Rose Park pear tree to prevent fruit generation after concerns about it being a bear attractant.
GoFundMe set up for local DJ paralyzed in mountain biking crash
October 15, 2020Life
The family of a well known local dj has launched a GoFundMe page after the latter was seriously injured in a mountain bike crash in Nanaimo on October 2.
New speed reader to be installed on Valley Drive
October 15, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will be installing a new speed reader on Valley Drive in Valleycliffe after complaints about speeding by local citizens.
Passes no longer required for Stawamus Chief, Garibaldi park
October 15, 2020Sea to Sky
Day-use passes are no longer required for Stawamus Chief and Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Parking, traffic send Brackendale apartment project back to drawing board
October 14, 2020Squamish
A 36-unit rental apartment building on Government Road in Brackendale was sent back to the drawing board by council over concerns about parking and other variances.

























