Two large cedar sculptures to be installed near adventure centre
August 5, 2020Squamish
Two large sculpture figures carved from a red cedar log will be permanently installed next to Rose Park across from the Squamish Adventure Centre.
Contract awarded for landfill gas collection
August 5, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has awarded a $806,755 for the Squamish landfill gas collection system, which will reduce significant amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGs) entering the atmosphere, district said.
Swimmer’s itch reported at Whistler lakes
August 5, 2020Sea to Sky
Swimmer’s itch has been reported in both Alta Lake and Lost Lakes in Whistler. It may also be present in other Whistler Lakes, RMOW says.
Driver fined after hitting cyclist with insecure load on Highway 99
August 4, 2020Squamish
A driver has been charged under the BC Motor Vehicle Act for driving without consideration.
District Parks and Recreation suffers $300,000 loss
August 4, 2020Squamish
District's Parks and Recreation have experienced a revenue shortfall of $300000 as arena, swimming pools and other local programs were shut down because of COVID-19.
SAR rescues man suffering allergic reaction at Garibaldi Lake
August 4, 2020Squamish
Squamish Search and Rescue were able to bring back a camper to safety after a latter suffered a severe allergic reaction.
Long weekend leaves a trail of garbage, feces, graffiti
August 4, 2020Squamish
Garbage, toiler paper, feces, graffiti: This is the detritus Squamish RCMP says they found as they patrolled the Sea to Sky this past weekend.
District to engage the community on COVID-19
August 2, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to engage the community on how COVID-19 impacted the community and what could be done to create a “better, more equitable, resilient and inclusive' community.
Tree thinning planned to prevent wildfires in Squamish
August 2, 2020Squamish
Forest thinning work will take place this summer in a 20-hectare area near Quest University to prevent wildfire.
District seeks input on float plane dock
August 1, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is seeking feedback on a small seaplane dock being proposed by Harbour Air at the Oceanfront
Citizen decries 15-week wait time to get permit for a deck
August 1, 2020Squamish
A Squamish citizen is decrying the “unwieldy permitting process” at the district where staff told a citizen it would take nearly four months to get a permit to build a deck.
Win prizes with Squamish Days Selfie Scavanger Hunt
August 1, 2020Squamish
The organsisers of the Squamish Loggers Day Sports are inviting the community to be part of the Squamish Days Selfie Scavanger Hunt.
Crumpit Woods developer warn district of legal action against rezoning
July 31, 2020Squamish
The Crumpit Woods developers are exploring their legal options as the district plans to rezone their land that would disallow single-family subdivision in the area.
Illegally parked vehicles at Brohm Lake will be towed: Squamish RCMP
July 31, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP have issued warning to those who are parking illegally at Brohm Lake. There have been a lot of
COVID-19: Medical equipment tests positive in care homes
July 31, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health says medical equipment such as blood pressure cuffs were identified as surfaces at risk of COVID-19 contamination in long-term care homes.
Two in hospital after vehicle fire on Stawamus FSR
July 30, 2020Squamish
A vehicle that burst into flames on Stawamus FSR has sent two men to hospital today.
Crews tackle vehicle fire on Stawamus FSR
July 30, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP and emergency crews from Coastal Fire are attacking a fire that engulfed a vehicle on the Stawamus Forest Service Road.
ICBC reveals most dangerous intersections in Squamish
July 30, 2020Squamish
Cleveland Avenue and Highway and Loggers Lane remain the most dangerous intersection for accident in Squamish, according to the latest data published by ICBC.
Second edition of ‘Squamish: The Shining Valley’ is now out
July 30, 2020Squamish
Local climber and historian Kevin McLane has released the second edition of “Squamish, The Shining Valley”, an extended poem of words and images in praise of Squamish Valley, in his words.
Web page to compare Squamish fuel prices launched
July 30, 2020Squamish
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has created a New Developments page on GasPricesBC.ca to feature fuel for Squamish gas prices as well as other select cities in BC.
Temporary parking restrictions on Cleveland Avenue
July 29, 2020Squamish
Parking will be temporarily affected on Cleveland Avenue for a film shooting that takes place this week in Downtown Squamish.
Impaired driver arrested in Downtown Squamish
July 29, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP arrested an impaired driver in Downtown Squamish, who refused to provide a urine sample when he was taken back to the detachment.
BC gives $1.2 million to expand Sea to Sky composting facility
July 29, 2020Sea to Sky
The Province of BC is giving $1.3-million to expand the Sea to Sky Soils composting facility in Pemberton.
Former Mayor Gardner cautions council on rezoning decision
July 29, 2020Squamish
Former Mayor Greg Gardner wants the council to be cautious about rezoning land parcels in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands.
Spit road will be closed for two weeks
July 29, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Spit road will be closed from August 9 to August 24 for Central Estuary Restoration Project.
























