Public hearing next week for rezoning of Brackendale properties
September 2, 2020Squamish
The public hearing for a proposal to rezone three properties in Brackendale will be held on September 14 at 6 pm.
BC to fund more mental health programs in schools
September 2, 2020BC/Canada
Government of BC will provide school districts more resources to support mental wellness programs.
Woodfibre LNG grants $29,000 to local groups
September 2, 2020Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has awarded $29,000 to several local charity groups and community organizations as part of the company’s Community Sponsorship Program.
Masks will be required at Sea to Sky Gondola
September 1, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola is making masks mandatory from September 4 onward.
Vehicles parked on Alice Lake Road will be towed
September 1, 2020Sea to Sky
BC Parks will be implementing a No Parking rule on the Alice Lake Road, and vehicles parked illegally on the road will be towed.
District ignored school safety with Valleycliffe upgrades
September 1, 2020Squamish
I am a mother of kids who attend the St’a7mes Elementary school, and as it is a program of choice, several of us parents have to drive up to the school for drop off and pick up.
District says public engagement rules were followed for rezoning proposals
September 1, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish staff followed the legislative requirements for public engagement on the controversial rezoning proposals that will come before council today.
District blindsided me on rezoning, says property owner
September 1, 2020Squamish
Surprised, disappointed, and completely blindsided: That is how a local landowner sums up his feelings about the potential rezoning of his property by the District of Squamish.
District wants law to regulate cooking and heating systems
August 31, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish wants BC to enact legislation that will empower local governments to regulate cooking and heating installations in new and existing buildings.
District biased against us, says local developer
August 31, 2020Squamish
A local developer whose property is up for rezoning says the company is ‘very concerned’ that there appears to be bias within the District of Squamish against them.
Warning after attempt to break into a car at Shannon Falls park
August 27, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are reminding people to use caution when parking vehicles in tourist spots after two people were seen using tools to break into a car at a local tourist spot.
Public hearing for child care facility on Sept. 8
August 27, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council is holding a public hearing for a proposal for a house to be used as a childcare centre in the new Ravenswood subdivision near Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Serious motorcycle accident on Duffy Lake Road closes Highway 99
August 26, 2020Sea to Sky
A serious accident on the Duffy Lake Road has closed Highway 99 in both directions. The accident happened 27 kilometres
GoFundMe started to get service dog for local suffering PTSD
August 26, 2020Life
The daughter of a local man has started a Go Fund Me page for her father in the hopes the
Tourism and growth should direct RCMP funding, Squamish tells BC
August 26, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish wants the province to increase RCMP resources and allocate them according to the growth in tourism and economic activity.
Mentally distressed man in downtown taken to hospital
August 26, 2020Squamish
A mentally distressed man who was kicking and throwing things on Cleveland Avenue was taken to the Squamish General Hospital by Squamish RCMP .
Alert issued after two dead in carbon monoxide poisoning
August 26, 2020BC/Canada
Technical Safety BC is raising concerns after two incidents of fatal exposure to carbon monoxide in the province.
Squamish RCMP seek help in downtown hit-and-run
August 25, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Cleveland Avenue yesterday.
Alert posted about sow and cubs on local trail
August 25, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has posted bear alert signage at the entrance of the Crumpit Woods trail network.
Police seize cash and cocaine in raid on Pemberton home
August 25, 2020Sea to Sky
Pemberton RCMP have seized over $256,000 dollars in Canadian and US currency and approximately 351 grams of suspected cocaine.
District wants ICBC to collect and share vehicle data
August 25, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish wants the province to ask ICBC to collect mileage data when drivers renew their vehicle insurance, and then report that to the district.
Highway 1 traffic stop yields $840,565 in cash
August 24, 2020BC/Canada
A Surrey man is facing criminal charges after a traffic infraction on Highway 1 yielded $840, 565 from his commercial vehicle.
Create space at Newport beach for swimmers
August 24, 2020Squamish
I’ve been in Squamish for a while now. For the first 10 years, this sleepy little town didn’t change much.
District to plan roundabouts in downtown and highlands
August 24, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to build a roundabout in Downtown Squamish, although the project could take anywhere from five years to 10 years.
Increased bear activity related to fruit trees in Squamish
August 23, 2020Squamish
There has been an increase in bear activity related to fruit trees in Squamish, says Conservation Officer Service.






















