‘District should approve temporary patios for 2021 now’
September 11, 2020Squamish
A provincial restaurant association is asking Squamish to approve temporary patios for next summer now so business owners can plan ahead.
MLA Sturdy is new Official Opposition Critic for BC Hydro
September 11, 2020Sea to Sky
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has named West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy as the Official Opposition Critic for BC Hydro.
Significant push of smoke expected in BC
September 11, 2020BC/Canada
Smoke forecast models indicate the potential for a significant push of smoke into BC throughout the weekend.
FortisBC issued permit for tunnel under estuary
September 11, 2020Squamish
The BC Oil and Gas Commission has issued a pipeline permit to FortisBC for the tunnel portion of the Eagle Mountain Pipeline Project.
Grizzly bear safely captured by conservation officers
September 10, 2020Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service says the grizzly bear spotted in the residential area near Shady Tree pub has been feeding on fruit trees in the Garibaldi Estates area.
Grizzly bear sighting near Shady Tree prompts warning
September 10, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are asking people in the Shady Tree area to stay indoors after a grizzly bear was spotted in the area.
Squamish Public Library unveils new website
September 10, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Public Library has unveiled its new website, with a new logo and colour scheme.
District’s building permit wait time affects affordability, citizen says
September 10, 2020Squamish
A citizen is raising concerns about 14 to 16 weeks time the district takes to issue a building permit for renovation.
Daily heat record broken in Squamish
September 10, 2020Squamish
The Squamish area set a new record of 31.2 C for the daily maximum temperatures since Environment Canada started keeping records in 1960.
Child among those injured in Highway 99 accident
September 9, 2020Sea to Sky
Highway 99 is closed in both directions at Britannia Beach due to a collision.
Get local governments to meet UN goals, Squamish tells province
September 9, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish wants the province to require all local governments to report on progress in achieving United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Sea to Sky SPCA expands outreach services
September 9, 2020Life
In an effort to relieve some of the financial hardships that COVID-19 might be inflicting upon pet guardians, BC SPCA Sea to Sky location has expanded its outreach services.
BC Ferries won’t allow passengers to stay in vehicles
September 9, 2020BC/Canada
Transport Canada is rescinding the temporary flexibility it granted to BC Ferries to allow passengers to remain in their vehicle on enclosed vehicle decks.
District licensing bylaws discriminatory: Cannabis store owner
September 8, 2020Squamish
A Squamish cannabis store owner wants district to change its policy to prohibit a person from owning or operating more than one cannabis store in town.
Heat warning issued for Howe Sound
September 8, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Howe Sound.
Ferrari impounded for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway
September 8, 2020Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP impounded a Ferrari for a week for speeding on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Smoky skies bulletin issued for Howe Sound
September 8, 2020Sea to Sky
A Smoky Skies bulletin has been issued for southern BC, including for Howe Sound, as well as for Vancouver Island and Okanagan and Kootenays.
Man drowns near Keats Island in Howe Sound
September 7, 2020BC/Canada
A Richmond man has died after going into medical distress while swimming near Keats Island in Howe Sound.
Woman dies after falling off cliff in Upper Squamish Valley
September 7, 2020Squamish
On Sunday at around 2:20 pm, Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue were called about a woman who fell down a rock field and cliff face on the Sigurd Peak off the Sigurd Trail loop.
2 children among those seriously injured in Highway 99 crash
September 6, 2020Sea to Sky
Two children are among those who were seriously injured in a collision south of Whistler on Highway 99 at Daisy Lake.
RCMP ‘very concerned’ about accidents on Duffey Lake Road
September 6, 2020Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky RCMP is very concerned around the number of accidents happening on the Highway 99, particularly on a stretch of the Duffey Lake Road.
Wind warning issued for Howe Sound
September 5, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Howe Sound for Monday, September 7.
Collision shuts down Highway 99; expect major delays
September 5, 2020Sea to Sky
Drive BC is alerting people to expect major delays because of a collision that closed Highway 99 in both directions
Update: Woman seriously injured after falling into Crooked Falls
September 4, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP officers are asking people to avoid the Crooked Falls area in Upper Squamish Valley.
Squamish council supports free birth control prescription
September 4, 2020Squamish
Squamish council unanimously supported a motion asking the province to provide free contraception prescription under the BC Medical Services Plan.
























