COVID-19 alert for Pemberton elementary school
September 25, 2020Sea to Sky
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure alert for Signal Hill Elementary school in Pemberton.
COVID-19 exposure alert for Mamquam Elementary School
September 25, 2020Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a COVID-19 exposure warning for Mamquam Elementary School.
$250,000 reward for information leading to arrest of gondola vandalism suspect
September 25, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola is offering a $250,000 reward for any information leading up to the arrest and conviction of the individual behind the vandalism to the gondola.
Upcoming work on Highway 99; expect delays
September 25, 2020Sea to Sky
People driving on Highway 99 can expect delays for utility work that will begin in the coming few days.
Squamish RCMP looking for owner of wedding ring
September 25, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for the owner of a wedding ring that was found in Garibaldi Estates area.
Bear-resistant totes to be tested in downtown and highlands
September 25, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish will partner with Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) to launch a Bear Tote Pilot Project to put a new bear-resistant tote design to the test.
Whistler taxi driver injured in rollover crash
September 24, 2020Sea to Sky
A Whistler taxi driver is in hospital after the vehicle rolled over at the intersection of Highway 99 and Panorama Ridge.
Theft from cars in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands
September 24, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are asking residents to be cautious after several incidents of theft from autos in town. Residents of the
Wildlife avoids places visited by outdoor adventurers: UBC
September 24, 2020BC/Canada
An analysis of trail use by UBC researchers reveals wildlife tends to avoid places that were recently visited by recreational users.
Commission to start collecting data from gas retailers
September 23, 2020Sea to Sky
The British Columbia Utilities Commission is consulting with dealers of gas and diesel fuel in the province as part of a new retail data collection pilot program starting in November.
District should pay attention to parking and traffic in Garibaldi Estates
September 23, 2020Squamish
I’m writing today because the volume of traffic and lack of safe space for pedestrians to travel has gotten out
Reminder: Winter tires required on most highways from Oct. 1
September 23, 2020BC/Canada
Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to April 30.
Squamish RCMP seek help identifying theft suspect
September 23, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for assistance in identifying a male believed to be involved in a theft from a business located at Glenalder Place.
Vehicle fire at Shannon Falls; expect delays
September 23, 2020Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue is responding to a vehicle fire at Shannon Falls.
High Streamflow Advisory issued for Sea to Sky region
September 23, 2020Sea to Sky
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for Sea to Sky, Howe Sound, and Lillooet.
John Horgan, NDP forcing unnecessary pandemic election: Wilkinson
September 22, 2020BC/Canada
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is calling for three in-person, televised debates between John Horgan, Sonia Furstenau, and himself, given that access and exposure of candidates will be far more limited due to the pandemic than during a ‘normal’ election period.
BC Ferries launches a new mobile-friendly website
September 22, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries has launched a new mobile-friendly website that lets customers easily book and manage their bookings online and delivers dynamically updated schedules and current conditions information.
Act on construction and demolition waste: Squamish CAN tells district
September 22, 2020Sea to Sky
The Squamish Climate Action Network is encouraging the District of Squamish to take immediate action on construction and demolition waste.
Heavy rain, strong wind in forecast for Howe Sound
September 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Howe Sound.
New electric vehicle charging stations coming to Squamish
September 21, 2020Squamish
The Government of Canada has invested $50,000 to build two new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations at the Squamish Liquor Store.
FortisBC increasing the cost of natural gas in October
September 21, 2020BC/Canada
FortisBC is increasing the cost of natural gas from October 1 onwards.
Cheema Lands: Feedback sought on OCP amendments
September 21, 2020Squamish
Developer Bob Cheema has made an application to change two Official Community Plan land use designations for Lot 509 and 510 in Garibaldi Highlands.
Council to do a bike tour of Squamish
September 21, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish councillors will be conducting their next Committee of the Whole meetings on their bikes.
Spit road closure extended to Sept. 30
September 20, 2020Squamish
The Squamish River Watershed Society has extended the Spit Road closure to Wednesday, September 30. This would allow the work
Basecamp at gondola reopens tomorrow
September 20, 2020Squamish
The basecamp at the Sea to Sky Gondola will reopen tomorrow, Monday, from 9 am to 4 pm.
























