Brennan Park pool to reopen on September 8
August 18, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has announced plans for a phased reopening of Brennan Park Recreation Centre with new COVID-19 safety measures.
Is it time for a second highway to town ?
August 18, 2020Squamish
I chuckle every Friday and Sunday afternoons when I see the hordes of cars, campers form the world’s slowest parade on Highway 99. It is a scene I grew up with in Southern Ontario, along Highway 400.
Squamish Nation certified as Living Wage Employer
August 18, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Nation has been certified as a Living Wage Employer in BC through the Living Wage for Families Campaign.
Discourage government cannabis store in Squamish: Association
August 18, 2020Squamish
An association of cannabis retailers have written to the District of Squamish council to discourage government cannabis stores in town.
Vancouver man pleads guilty in vicious beating of girlfriend’s dog
August 18, 2020BC/Canada
A man accused of brutally beating his girlfriend’s dog in 2016 plead guilty in a Vancouver court.
E-bike stolen from Whistler recovered by police at Park Royal
August 18, 2020Sea to Sky
An e-bike stolen from Whistler was recovered by West Vancouver police at Park Royal Man.
Squamish Tim Hortons to reopen this week
August 17, 2020Squamish
The Tim Hortons on Enterprise Way is expected to reopen this week after it was shut following an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
Masks required for middle and secondary students: Province
August 17, 2020BC/Canada
When schools reopen, masks will be required for staff, middle and secondary students in buses as well as in common areas such as hallways, the province announced today.
Injured climber airlifted to hospital
August 17, 2020Squamish
A mountain climber was airlifted to a Vancouver-area hospital after she fell while climbing in the Cheakamus Canyon area.
Auto repair shop proposed in business park
August 17, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has received a development permit application for a new industrial building in the Sea to Sky Business Park.
Squamish breaks heat record
August 17, 2020Squamish
Squamish was one among several municipalities in BC that broke daily maximum temperature records on Sunday with sweltering hot weather.
Grizzly bear attacks man near Lillooet
August 17, 2020Sea to Sky
The Conservation Officer Service is investigating after a 58-year-old man was attacked by a grizzly bear in the Lillooet area
Weather alert issued for Howe Sound
August 15, 2020Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a special weather advisory for Howe Sound.
How to start gardening in small spaces
August 15, 2020Life
These days many of us are living in smaller spaces, which don’t have huge yards for gardens. So, we need
Work on downtown bike path begins in fall
August 15, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has awarded the contract for a bi-directional bike path in Downtown Squamish to Alpine Paving.
BC announces new rules to hold gas companies accountable
August 14, 2020BC/Canada
Oil and gas companies in the wholesale market will have to start making regular, mandatory reports to the British Columbia
Single-lane traffic in downtown tomorrow
August 14, 2020Squamish
Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect in Downtown Squamish tomorrow because of utility work.
Help Jose Oreamuno fight kids cancer
August 13, 2020Life
Local soccer coach Jose Oreamuno is hoping the community will pitch in to support him as he takes part in The Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for SickKids Foundation.
Camper injured in bear attack near Lilloeet
August 13, 2020Sea to Sky
The Conservation Officer Service says it responded to a bear attack near Lillooet on Sunday, where a camper was attacked in his tent.
Full driver doors coming to Squamish buses
August 13, 2020Squamish
BC Transit will soon equip local buses with full driver doors to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators.
Cannabis store proposed in Garibaldi Estates
August 13, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has received a business licence application for a cannabis store in Garibaldi Estates.
COVID-19 exposure warning for lounge in Trump Hotel
August 13, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a new COVID-19 exposure warning for a lounge located in the Trump International Hotel and
Vehicle fire south of Murrin Lake; expect delays
August 12, 2020Squamish
Emergency services are on site for a vehicle on fire between Copper Drive and Murrin Lake Provincial Park. The north
COVID-19 alert issued for Vancouver night club
August 12, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a new COVID-19 exposure warning for a club in Downtown Vancouver. The alert has been
BC hiring 500 workers for COVID-19 contact tracing
August 12, 2020BC/Canada
The Province will hire approximately 500 additional health professionals to increase contact tracing around the province.

























