Over 100 residential units proposed in business park
June 26, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has received an application for a mixed-use industrial and residential building in the business park.
Council to mull watermain extension on Centennial Way
June 26, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council will debate whether Community Amenity Contribution from a developer should go towards extending a water main for local non-profits.
The five stages of a hero’s journey
June 26, 2020Life
In my journey of healing and personal growth, I found it very helpful and supportive when I became aware of the cycle of transformation.
Mixed-use building proposed on Cleveland Avenue
June 25, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has received an application for a mixed-use building at the Corsa Cycle site and the parking lot next to it on Cleveland Avenue.
Province funds multi-use path in Brackendale
June 25, 2020Squamish
District will receive $172,947 for multi-use path project on Government Road for a new and improved pedestrian and biking infrastructure in Squamish.
Be cautious on water: Squamish RCMP
June 25, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP is asking people to be cautious on water after several reports in the region of flipped kayakers, kayakers in trouble or empty kayaks located by the police.
District seeks public opinion on arts and culture strategy
June 25, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is seeking the public’s input on local arts and culture as it moves towards creating the first Arts, Culture, and Heritage Strategy.
Wildfire smoke starts harming immediately: UBC research
June 24, 2020BC/Canada
Exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.
Squamish RCMP impound drunk driver’s car
June 24, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP issued a 90 day driving prohibition to a drunk driver who wasn’t wearing his seat belt when he was pulled over by a police officer.
Five years of supporting breastfeeding women in Squamish
June 24, 2020Life
The name "La Leche" (pronounced La Lay-chay) means "the milk" in Spanish, and was adopted in part because the word "breastfeeding" was not acceptable at the time.
COVID-19: District launches program for local businesses
June 24, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has launched a business resilience program to support local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Lane closures tomorrow on Highway 99 in Squamish
June 23, 2020Squamish
The right lane on Highway 99 will be closed from tomorrow onwards.
Suspicious persons in Valleycliffe prompt warning
June 23, 2020Squamish
On June 14, between 6 pm and 7 pm, two suspicious men were reported by citizens around the 38100 block of Westway Ave.
Harbour Air plans flights from Squamish to Vancouver and Victoria
June 23, 2020Squamish
A private floatplane airline company has applied to construct a 30 metre plane dock, ramp, small wharfhead, and four temporary parking stalls at the Oceanfront Lands.
District to create new group for estuary management
June 23, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is in the process of forming another group for estuary management as the previous committee on the issue stopped working, even though it was never formally disbanded.
Chamber elects new board of directors
June 23, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June and has announced a new Board of Directors.
UPDATE: Missing kayaker’s body found in Cheakamus River
June 22, 2020Sea to Sky
UPDATE: Whistler RCMP has confirmed that a kayaker who went missing in Cheakamus River was found dead. His body was found several kilometres from where he was last seen.
Woman seriously injured in accident on Perth Drive
June 22, 2020Squamish
A Squamish woman was seriously injured when in an accident when vehicle hit her as it rolled down a driveway on Perth Drive.
Splash park planned at Brennan Park
June 22, 2020Squamish
A splash park in the next five years at the Brennan Park is one among the district’s short-term goals for the recreation centre.
District plans free summer weekend transit
June 22, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is planning to implement free summer weekend transit this year, but with condition from BC Transit.
Help the food bank with a front porch photo
June 22, 2020Squamish
A local citizen is once again inviting the community to be part of the front porch photography sessions as a way to raise funds for the Squamish Food Bank.
For healing, find the balance in the four bodies
June 21, 2020Life
My favourite quote from a dear spiritual teacher of mine is: “Every challenge comes with a gift and every gift
Bear encounter in Brackendale prompts warning
June 21, 2020Squamish
A concerning bear encounter in Brackendale has led to the district issuing a wildlife alert.
Business park zoning is a massive district blunder
June 20, 2020Squamish
Business park development and zoning has been a massive blunder, writes former Squamish councillor Susan Chapelle.
Brennan park pool could open by fall with reduced capacity
June 20, 2020Squamish
The swimming pool at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre could possibly open in the fall with reduced capacity.























