Trans Mountain investigating oil spill in Abbotsford
June 13, 2020BC/Canada
Trans Mountain said it is investigating a spill at its Sumas Pump Station in Abbotsford.
District moves to regulate short-term rentals in Squamish
June 13, 2020Squamish
At an upcoming council meeting, the bylaw that will regulate the rentals is expected to pass first reading.
Man issued $230 ticket for attracting bear to Squamish campsite
June 13, 2020Sea to Sky
Conservation Officer Service issued a $230 ticket to a man for flouting the Wildlife Act after a bear tore through his tent to access unsecured food.
Parking will be restricted at Darrell Bay
June 12, 2020Squamish
The portions of the overflow parking area at Darrell Bay in Squamish will be closed off until further notice. The measure by Squamish Gondola is to reduce COVID-19 transmissions.
Developer seeks to increase height of apartment buildings
June 12, 2020Squamish
Bosa Properties is asking the district for a height variance on a mixed-use development on the east side of the
Police seek information on Kingfisher Road break-ins
June 12, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for information about a break-in to vehicles on Kingfisher Road.
Tagging Chili Thom mural was just disrespectful
June 12, 2020Life
I was pained to know that the Terry Rodgers Bridge Mural in Whistler was recently tagged by someone I’m sure had no idea what he or she was doing.
District to remove derelict vessel from Cattermole Slough
June 11, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish said it is working to remove a derelict boathouse from the shores of Cattermole Slough in Downtown Squamish.
Downtown store to hold comic book sale for food bank
June 11, 2020Life
A local downtown gaming store is inviting the community to be part of a fundraiser for the Squamish Food Bank.
Innovation Centre breaks ground on Oceanfront Lands
June 11, 2020Squamish
Carbon Engineering has broken ground on its new Innovation Centre at the Newport Beach Oceanfront Development. Construction of the project
May deadliest month for drug overdose deaths in BC’s history
June 11, 2020BC/Canada
There were 18 drug overdose deaths in North Shore and the Coast Garibaldi area, which includes Squamish, the Sea to Sky and the Sunshine Coast communities.
Truck stolen, vehicle break-ins in Valleycliffe
June 11, 2020Squamish
One car was stolen and three cars were broken into on Hemlock Street in Valleycliffe.
Stats Canada launches survey about parenting during COVID-19
June 10, 2020BC/Canada
Stats Canada has launched a survey asking parents about the challenges of parenting during the pandemic.
Car dealer to host jeep parade to cheer health care workers
June 10, 2020Squamish
The downtown car dealership, Foundation Squamish, will be hosting a Jeep Meet parade on Friday, June 12, at 6:15 pm to appreciate the local health care workers.
Join housing revolution, advocate asks district
June 10, 2020Squamish
A BC affordable housing advocate is asking the District of Squamish to join a ‘housing revolution’ and create more affordable housing through its policies and bylaws.
Allow homeowners to defer property tax, UBCM tells BC
June 10, 2020BC/Canada
UBCM is asking the province to expand the Property Tax Deferral Program to cover all residential taxpayers.
Developer to conduct traffic study in Garibaldi Estates
June 9, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will ask the developer of a proposed apartment building on Tantalus Road to complete a traffic impact study for the area.
Council will debate pesticide use in district
June 9, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will debate pesticide use and the potential ban for cosmetic use in the district at a Committee of the Whole meeting today.
Three-in-ten say they gained weight during pandemic
June 9, 2020BC/Canada
Three in ten Canadians say they gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by Research Co.
Father, son rescued from gondola trail
June 8, 2020Squamish
A team of Squamish Search and Rescue members spent at least five hours on Sunday evening to rescue a father and son trapped on the Sea to Sky Gondola trail.
Help Squamish man fight ALS
June 8, 2020Life
Friends and family of a Squamish ski instructor who was diagnosed with ALS have launched a Go Fund Me page
Face mask will be required on BC Ferries
June 8, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries passengers will be required to cover their face and will be asked to wear the face mask when a physical separation of two metres cannot be maintained.
District to speak to RCMP about speeding in Valleycliffe
June 8, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish says it will talk to local RCMP about speeding enforcement in Valleycliffe in the area of Guildford Drive and Valley Drive.
Wildfire service predicts normal fire conditions in June
June 8, 2020BC/Canada
BC Wildfire Service is predicting ‘normal’ fire conditions in June, and is still investigating who started the fire in Squamish Valley.
Watch movies at home with your library card
June 7, 2020Squamish
From thrillers and horror movies to documentaries and kids shows, there are thousands of titles that locals can now enjoy with their library card.

























