BC quadruples fine for injuring cyclists by ‘dooring’
July 23, 2020BC/Canada
The Province of British Columbia is significantly increasing the fine for “dooring.”
Former Mayor Heintzman criticizes short-term rental bylaw
July 23, 2020Squamish
Former Mayor Patricia Heintzman has written a letter to the district criticizing the short term rental bylaw the district is planning on implementing in Squamish.
Warning issued about online pet scams
July 22, 2020BC/Canada
The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about the booming pet adoptions and pet-related scams during the pandemic.
Garibaldi Provincial Park opens next week
July 22, 2020Squamish
Garibaldi Provincial Park will fully reopen on July 27 with the introduction of day-use passes in select areas.
Eco-village proposed in Squamish
July 22, 2020Squamish
An energy efficient, carbon neutral community, consisting of affordable and market rental housing: That is the goal of an ecovillage being proposed on Finch and Robin Drive in Squamish.
BC launches day-pass for Stawamus Chief trail
July 22, 2020Squamish
Beginning Monday, July 27, 2020, people can get a free BC Parks day-use pass and visit certain areas in six of the busiest parks, including hiking the Stawamus Chief.
Police warn about man following children in Whistler
July 22, 2020Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP has received several reports of suspicious male following children in the Bayshores area.
US boaters fined for violating Quarantine Act
July 21, 2020BC/Canada
The BC RCMP has issued fines to two US boaters who are contravening the Quarantine Act.
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.























