District will create extra parking near hospital
August 7, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is creating extra parking spaces near the hospital to manage parking demand in the area.
Over 50 hand sanitizers recalled by Health Canada
August 6, 2020BC/Canada
Health Canada is recalling as many as 52 hand sanitizers because they contain types of ethanol or denaturants that are not acceptable ingredients for use in hand sanitizers.
Squamish Food Bank moving to new location downtown
August 6, 2020Squamish
Squamish Food Bank is moving to a new located in Downtown Squamish called Under One Roof, located at 37871 Third Avenue.
Face masks will be required on Squamish transit buses
August 6, 2020Squamish
Beginning Monday, August 24, BC Transit will require customers to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on local buses.
COVID-19 exposure warning for Lions Bay beach
August 6, 2020Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for Lions Bay beach.
Grizzly Bear sighting prompts warning by Whistler
August 6, 2020Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is issuing a warning about a Grizzly Bear that was seen in Whistler.
Expect slow traffic on Cleveland Ave and Highway 99
August 6, 2020Squamish
Traffic will be slow in both directions on Highway 99 today, according to an update by Drive BC.
FortisBC to host info session on preferred pipeline route
August 5, 2020Squamish
FortisBC is hosting two virtual information sessions this month as part of its community engagement on the Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project.
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.
























