Update: Woman missing from Whistler located
July 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a woman missing from Whistler. Danielle Zenter was last seen on July 19.
Local couple to open Flipside Burgers next month
July 21, 2020Squamish
A Squamish couple is hoping to give locals a fresh local taste of comfort classics with a new food truck serving burgers.
Staff shortage delays pilot project for dog off-leash areas
July 21, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish staff are asking the council to delay the dog off-leash pilot project to the winter of next year because of staff shortages.
FortisBC to increase natural gas rates in August
July 21, 2020Squamish
FortisBC has received regulatory approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission to increase the cost of natural gas from August 1.
COVID-19: Several community exposure events in BC
July 20, 2020BC/Canada
BC has recorded 102 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, and there are several community exposure events, according to the latest update by the provincial health officer.
Expect traffic delays between Exit 13 and 14
July 20, 2020Sea to Sky
Drive BC is cautioning people about possible delays that can be expected starting today.
$500: The fine for flouting district’s short-term rental bylaw
July 20, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will enforce a $500 fine per offence for those found flouting the district's short-term rental bylaw.
District to hire Bylaw and Animal Control Officer
July 20, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is hiring a full-time Bylaw and Animal Control Officer.
Chamber gets $50,000 to help local businesses grow
July 20, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce has been awarded $56,000 from a new one-time Rural Community Development Grant to deliver Workforce Development and Business Sector Promotion programs.
Speeding vehicles impounded on Highway 99
July 20, 2020Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky Traffic Services issued a $483 ticket and also impounded the vehicles for seven days.
Feds increase Canada Child Benefit
July 20, 2020BC/Canada
Starting today, the Canada Child Benefit will be increased for the 2020–21 benefit year to keep pace with the cost of living.
COVID-19: Parking reduced at Alice Lake park
July 18, 2020Squamish
BC Parks has reduced parking at Alice Lake Park by 25 % to maintain physical distancing as part of its COVID-19 response.
New rail crossing unlikely in Squamish estuary: District official
July 18, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is not likely to construct or maintain a new rail crossing into the Squamish estuary, according to Gary Buxton, the general manager of community planning and infrastructure.
I miss you, my dear Squamish !
July 17, 2020Life
I miss the beauty of your landscape and your mountain views but mostly I miss your wonderful support system that you provided through raising a family, a fulfilling career and recreation for many years.
Public hearing for pod hotel in September
July 17, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish council is expected to give first and second reading to a rezoning application for a pod hotel on Tuesday, July 21.
VCH warns about COVID-19 exposure at Sandman Suites in Vancouver
July 17, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health is notifying people who visited the Sandman Suites at 1160 Davie Street about a possible exposure to COVID-19 from July 7 to July 16.
District plans to rezone crown land east of Valleycliffe
July 17, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish staff have identified three unsurveyed Crown Land areas and one private land parcel east of Valleycliffe that the district wants to change zoning for.
District plans to broaden camping ban in Squamish
July 17, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to extend the camping ban to all of the district area, a year after it restricted camping in the Estuary and Mamquam Forest Service road areas.
$1,500 worth of riding gear stolen in Downtown Squamish
July 17, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating an incident of theft from a vehicle in Downtown Squamish.
Two BC residents fined $6.3 million in ponzi scam
July 16, 2020BC/Canada
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) ordered two B.C. residents and two companies to pay a total of $6.3 million for committing fraud through a Ponzi scheme.
Injured climber rescued by Squamish Search and Rescue
July 16, 2020Squamish
A climber is in hospital after sustaining serious injuries to his arm while climbing on Slhanny.
COVID-19: Online program launched for Squamish businesses
July 15, 2020Squamish
An online program to help small businesses and entrepreneurs recover from recent closures and other impacts related to COVID-19 has been launched in Squamish.
Whistler and Pemberton residents lose thousands of dollars in phone scam
July 15, 2020Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP have issued warning after some residents in Whistler and Pemberton were defrauded of thousands of dollars.
Change the dog park into a kids’ park in Highlands
July 15, 2020Squamish
Garibaldi Highland resident, Nikki Johnston Beaudoin, recently wrote to the Mayor and council about converting the dog park on Glacier
Squamish RCMP warn about spoof calls from detachment
July 15, 2020Sea to Sky
There has been an increase in scamsters calling from what appears to be a police number, with spoof calls reported from both the Squamish and Whistler RCMP detachments.























