District to create new Highway 99 ecotourism zoning
July 7, 2020Squamish
District plans to create a new Highway 99 Ecotourism zoning for a land parcel located north of the Squamish Adventure Centre and south of the Brennan Park.
New exhibit at Britannia Mine explores medicinal use of copper
July 7, 2020Sea to Sky
The Britannia Mine Museum is launching a new educational temporary exhibit this summer exploring the antimicrobial properties of copper and how it has been used in the battle against superbugs and other diseases throughout history.
Developer urges council to reject proposed zoning in Valleycliffe
July 7, 2020Squamish
A local developer is urging the council to reject a proposed rezoning of land in north Crumpit Woods area of Valleycliffe.
Mayor Elliott writes to province on policing
July 7, 2020Squamish
Mayor Karen Elliott has written a letter to the province asking it to reimagine public safety and community health services and to transform the way BC invests in public safety.
Warning issued about COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver bar and dance club
July 6, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health is warning about a possible COVID-19 at a bar and club in Vancouver.
District plans to rezone land in Valleycliffe and Highlands for apartments
July 6, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish plans to rezone two large land parcels in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands to discourage large-lot single family homes.
District plans to ban commercial water extraction in Squamish
July 6, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is moving towards giving first and second reading to a bylaw to prohibit the commercial bottling and export of water withing the district.
Climbing routes closed on Chief to protect falcons
July 6, 2020Squamish
BC Parks has closed several climbing routes at the Stawamus Chief to protect the Peregrine Falcons in the South Gully, Memorial Ledge, and Squamish Buttress areas.
COVID-19: Seniors will receive one-time payment this week
July 6, 2020BC/Canada
Government of Canada will make a one-time, tax-free payment this week to seniors eligible for Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement or other allowances.
Motorcyclist dies in accident on Highway 99
July 5, 2020Sea to Sky
A motorcyclist is dead and five other have been injured in a collision on Highway 99 north of Pemberton.
Squamish lawyer fined $10,000 for delaying file
July 4, 2020Squamish
A Squamish lawayer has been fined $10,000 by the Law Society of BC for failing to advance a client's file for five years.
District gets $4,049,878 federal grant for downtown dike
July 3, 2020Squamish
It will allow for the construction of 200-metres of new sea dike that will upgrade the shoreline and improve coastal flood protection for Downtown Squamish.
Squamish RCMP investigating bitcoin scam
July 3, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are investigating a bitcoin scam in Squamish.
Squamish RCMP investigating a hit and run on Highway 99
July 3, 2020Squamish
On June 28, at about 6 pm, a driver was driving south on Highway 99 at Cleveland Avenue when he was rear ended by a pickup truck.
More campsites added at Alice Lake Provincial Park
June 30, 2020Squamish
Province has added more campsites at the Alice Lake Provincial Park, which became available to book on June 29.
Man charged for killing bear with crossbow in Squamish
June 30, 2020Squamish
BC Conservation Officer Service has charged a man with wildlife act offences after he killed a bear with a cross bow.
Foundry Squamish will give youth the supports they need when they need them
June 29, 2020Squamish
The announcement made June 15 that a new Foundry Centre was coming to Squamish marked an exciting milestone and new
BC offers low-interest financing for heat pumps
June 29, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has announced low-interest financing for those who want to switch from fossil fuel-based heating to cleaner, more energy-efficient heat pumps.
Feds give $2 million to Vancouver Aquarium
June 29, 2020BC/Canada
The federal funding will help the aquarium to reopen to visitors, cover operational costs and ensure the survival of its marine animals.
Alert issued for hand sanitizers containing methanol
June 28, 2020BC/Canada
British Columbians are advised to check hand sanitizer products made by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico as the products
Warning issued after COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club
June 27, 2020BC/Canada
Several people who tested positive for COVID-19 attended Brandi’s Exotic Show Lounge on those dates.
Hold the light and keep our vibration high
June 27, 2020Life
Come into right relationship with all that is, especially with ourselves. Love is All. Our greatest act of service is to vibrate at the highest frequency of Love and Gratitude.
District announces new Economic Leadership Team
June 26, 2020Video
The Economic Leadership Team is a staff advisory committee and will provide advice and expertise on Economic Development strategy in Squamish.
Camping not allowed in the estuary, district reminds
June 26, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish and the Conservation Officer Service are reminding people that camping isn’t permitted in the estuary.
Squamish Wind Festival is back in August
June 26, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Arts Council will be holding the 7th annual Wind Festival For The Arts from August 1 to 28 as a Distance Together Event Series.
























