Reminder: Winter tires required on most highways from Oct. 1
September 23, 2020BC/Canada
Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to April 30.
Squamish RCMP seek help identifying theft suspect
September 23, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for assistance in identifying a male believed to be involved in a theft from a business located at Glenalder Place.
Vehicle fire at Shannon Falls; expect delays
September 23, 2020Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue is responding to a vehicle fire at Shannon Falls.
High Streamflow Advisory issued for Sea to Sky region
September 23, 2020Sea to Sky
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for Sea to Sky, Howe Sound, and Lillooet.
John Horgan, NDP forcing unnecessary pandemic election: Wilkinson
September 22, 2020BC/Canada
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is calling for three in-person, televised debates between John Horgan, Sonia Furstenau, and himself, given that access and exposure of candidates will be far more limited due to the pandemic than during a ‘normal’ election period.
BC Ferries launches a new mobile-friendly website
September 22, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries has launched a new mobile-friendly website that lets customers easily book and manage their bookings online and delivers dynamically updated schedules and current conditions information.
Act on construction and demolition waste: Squamish CAN tells district
September 22, 2020Sea to Sky
The Squamish Climate Action Network is encouraging the District of Squamish to take immediate action on construction and demolition waste.
Heavy rain, strong wind in forecast for Howe Sound
September 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Howe Sound.
New electric vehicle charging stations coming to Squamish
September 21, 2020Squamish
The Government of Canada has invested $50,000 to build two new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations at the Squamish Liquor Store.
FortisBC increasing the cost of natural gas in October
September 21, 2020BC/Canada
FortisBC is increasing the cost of natural gas from October 1 onwards.
Cheema Lands: Feedback sought on OCP amendments
September 21, 2020Squamish
Developer Bob Cheema has made an application to change two Official Community Plan land use designations for Lot 509 and 510 in Garibaldi Highlands.
Council to do a bike tour of Squamish
September 21, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish councillors will be conducting their next Committee of the Whole meetings on their bikes.
Spit road closure extended to Sept. 30
September 20, 2020Squamish
The Squamish River Watershed Society has extended the Spit Road closure to Wednesday, September 30. This would allow the work
Basecamp at gondola reopens tomorrow
September 20, 2020Squamish
The basecamp at the Sea to Sky Gondola will reopen tomorrow, Monday, from 9 am to 4 pm.
Motorhome destroyed in fire at municipal campground
September 18, 2020Squamish
One motorhome was destroyed while another suffered extensive damage in a fire in the District of Squamish municipal campground.
Alice Lake-Hwy 99 intersection: An ‘accident waiting to happen’
September 18, 2020Sea to Sky
A Squamish citizen is urging the District of Squamish to install a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 99 and the Alice Lake turnoff/Squamish Valley Road.
Downtown Squamish BIA will put a spotlight on your business
September 18, 2020Squamish
Downtown Squamish BIA has created a new marketing initiative to support downtown business members—The 'Spotlight on' campaign.
District of Squamish to hire debt-collection agency
September 18, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is hiring a collection agency to collect unpaid debt and other accounts that have yet to be paid.
Shopify to invest in Squamish-based company
September 17, 2020Squamish
Shopify, a leading Canadian e-commerce company, is investing in Squamish-based company.
District moves forward on 22,000 sq. ft. wellness centre
September 17, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is applying for a federal infrastructure grant to fund a 22,000 square foot wellness centre at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
District opens clean air shelter at Brennan Park
September 17, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is providing a clean air shelter with filtered air to support Squamish residents during the current air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke.
Fine for ‘dooring’ goes up this Monday
September 17, 2020BC/Canada
The Province of British Columbia is significantly increasing the fine for “dooring.” The new fine come into effect this Monday, September 21.
Squamish RCMP launches online crime reporting
September 16, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP has launched a new online crime reporting system for local residents.
Whistler company fined for dumping sludge into unauthorized pit
September 16, 2020Sea to Sky
A Whistler based company has been fined for dumping sludge from their wastewater treatment plant into an unauthorized pit.
An uptick in thefts from vehicles: Squamish RCMP
September 16, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP is urging people to be cautious after an uptick in thefts from vehicles in town.
























