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.
One in three people avoiding health care workers: UBC research
August 22, 2020BC/Canada
One in three people in BC have been avoiding health care workers during pandemic, according to a new research by UBC.
Warning issued about online cannabis scam
August 22, 2020BC/Canada
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning customers about fraudulent online cannabis retailers.
COVID-19 cases spike in health region that includes Squamish
August 22, 2020Squamish
There has been a new spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Squamish health region.
Health Canada issues recall for Valor fireplaces
August 21, 2020BC/Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall for Valor H5 series fireplaces due to risk of breaking glass that can cause
$2,000 ticket for those breaking COVID-19 rules
August 21, 2020BC/Canada
Police and other provincial enforcement officers are being given the power to issue $2,000 violation tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order on gatherings and events.
Heavy rainfall warning for Howe Sound
August 21, 2020Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Howe Sound.
Two rescued from sinking boat in Georgia Strait
August 20, 2020BC/Canada
RCMP officers patrolling along the marine border in the Strait of Georgia rescued two people after their boat sank in the water.
Cougar sighted on trail in Squamish
August 20, 2020Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service was called about a cougar seen on the Farside mountain biking trail, which is part of the Crumpit Woods trail system in Squamish.
Library opens for express browsing and borrowing
August 20, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Public Library is now open for express browsing.
Evacuation alert issued for Mount Currie area properties
August 20, 2020Sea to Sky
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has issued an Evacuation alert for Lillooet Lake Estates, Heather Jean Properties and other identified properties within Electoral Area C.
New stop sign in Valleycliffe
August 20, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has installed a new stop sign for traffic coming from Hospital Hill in Valleycliffe.
District creates new group for economic development
August 20, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has formed an Economic Partner Forum as part of a new governance approach for Economic Development.
Man charged for smuggling 90 kg of meth into Canada from US
August 19, 2020BC/Canada
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada has approved charges against a Surrey man for trying to bring Methamphetamine into Canada from the United States.
Council delays tax sale of delinquent properties
August 19, 2020Squamish
There are 56 residential properties on which the district has yet to receive property taxes, and the property owners will get one more year to clear the tax.
Squamish Fire Rescue is hiring firefighters
August 19, 2020Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue is looking for positive, energetic and community minded citizens to join its team of dedicated paid on-call firefighters
Drive-thru COVID-19 test available in Vancouver
August 19, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is opening a new first-come first-serve testing site in Vancouver to provide increased screening and testing for COVID-19.
Black bear destroyed at Whistler campsite
August 19, 2020Sea to Sky
Conservation Officer Service destroyed a black bear at the Cal-Cheak Campground in Whistler on August 18.

























