District plans to raise charges; developers oppose
August 12, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish plans to increase in Development Cost Charges, but the move is being opposed by some developers who have written to the district.
14 cases of COVID-19 in two weeks in Squamish health region
August 12, 2020Sea to Sky
There were 14 cases of COVID-19 reported in the past two weeks in the North Shore Coast Garibaldi Health Region, which includes Squamish.
Students will be in school by September 10
August 12, 2020Sea to Sky
Students will be back to school by September 10 to get familiar with classrooms that will look different than they did before the pandemic.
COVID-19 test results available on my ehealth portal
August 11, 2020BC/Canada
COVID-19 test results can be accessed online or by phone or text through my e-health online service.
Injured bears being tracked in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands
August 11, 2020Squamish
The Conservation Officer Service (COS) are tracking two injured bears in the Garibaldi Highlands and Valleycliffe neighbourhoods.
Weekend crash on Highway 99 sent scooter driver, motorcyclist to hospital
August 11, 2020Sea to Sky
A man on scooter and a motorcyclist were transported to the hospital in two separate accidents on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Fire destroys late Terrill Patterson’s home
August 11, 2020Squamish
A fire early in the morning destroyed late Terrill Patterson's home on Government Road.
COVID-19 exposure alert for Vancouver shoe shop
August 11, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a new COVID-19 exposure warning for a foot wear retailer in Downtown Vancouver.
Man dies after drowning in Browning Lake
August 11, 2020Sea to Sky
A man in his mid-20s has died after drowning in Browning Lake at Murrin Provincial Park.
Squamish RCMP closes Murrin Park
August 10, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP has closed down Murrin Park and Browining Lake because of an incident in the park
District purchases 5.3 acre property on Loggers Lane
August 10, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has purchased a 5.3-acre property, known locally as the Drenka property, located between Smoke Bluffs Park and the tip of the Mamquam Blind Channel along Loggers Lane near the Squamish Adventure Centre.
Starting today, single-lane access to the Spit
August 10, 2020Squamish
From today to August 31, there will only be single-lane access to the Squamish Spit road.
District offers discount for camping on municipal campground
August 10, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has introduced a subsidized rate of $200 plus tax for camping at district campground on Loggers Lane.
Enter this contest to keep Squamish clean and win prizes
August 10, 2020Life
I’ve always had a bit of a compulsion to pick up trash and lately I’ve been disheartened by the amount of litter I see while out and about recreating in beautiful Squamish.
New guitar shop opens in Downtown Squamish
August 10, 2020Life
The second location of Basone Guitars opened on 38129 Second Avenue in Squamish, the location of the old twilight tattoo parlour.
Sea to Sky Highway reopens after accident
August 9, 2020Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky Highway has now reopened after an accident involving motorcycles, according to the latest update by Drive
Library opens access to computers and printers
August 9, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Public Library is now offering limited access to computers and printers.
GoFundMe started for Squamish woman fighting breast cancer
August 9, 2020Life
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help a Squamish woman fighting breast cancer.
Over five million cigarettes seized last year in BC
August 8, 2020BC/Canada
More than five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year in BC. Surrey, Vancouver and Kelowna top the list for amounts of tobacco seized during operations.
Give pickleball a try in Squamish!
August 8, 2020Life
Everyone at Pickleball Squamish is so accommodating and encouraging so, I am not surprised that they have had such a high interest in Pickleball memberships
Remembering the Mayor who brought transit to Squamish
August 8, 2020Life
Phil Turner, a former Mayor Squamish, who brought transit to town and created the first economic development office, has passed away.
COVID-19 exposure warning for Vancouver restaurant and lounge
August 8, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a new COVID-19 exposure warning for a restaurant and lounge in Downtown Vancouver.
COVID-19 exposure alert for Downtown Vancouver pub
August 7, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for a pub in Downtown Vancouver.
District hosting open house on zoning bylaws
August 7, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is hosting a virtual open house as part of the 2020 Zoning Bylaw Update on options for amending the Business Park zoning regulations.
Local Tim Hortons employee tests positive for COVID-19
August 7, 2020Squamish
Tim Hortons has confirmed one of the employees at the local Squamish store has tested positive for COVID-19.

























