Illegal campers charged with theft, possession of drugs
May 20, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP have charged a Squamish man and woman for theft and possession of drugs that were found in a trailer near the Cheekeye substation.
New app launched to help prevent drug overdoses
May 20, 2020BC/Canada
A new made-in-B.C. resource called the Lifeguard App has been launched to protect users from drug overdose.
Police recover stolen boat, seize cannabis worth $90,000 from Squamish Valley property
May 20, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP has recovered a stolen boat worth $267,000 and seized cannabis worth $90,000 from a property in Squamish Valley.
All local parks in Whistler are now open
May 19, 2020Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler has opened all local parks in Whistler for public use. Some select amenities in the parks, however, remain closed.
COVID-19: Temporary pay raise for front-line workers
May 19, 2020BC/Canada
Health and social service workers who deliver in-person, front-line care to some of B.C.’s most vulnerable people will receive a financial boost through temporary COVID-19 pandemic pay.
No more parking variances; it’s Squamish, not Vancouver
May 19, 2020Squamish
Whether you are a homeowner, a business, or a developer, everyone wants to get the best value for their investment. And yet how do we square the public need with private interest and the inherent conflict they generate?
Dutch-style public plaza proposed in Downtown Squamish
May 19, 2020Squamish
A ‘high-quality, people-oriented’ and comfortable public space is being proposed by a developer in Downtown Squamish.
District wants province to increase funding for RCMP
May 19, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish wants the province to give more funding to RCMP and allocate money based on the increase in tourism and industrial activity as well as population.
Try this rice pudding with powerhouse spices
May 16, 2020Life
When it comes to cooking at home, nothing is more valuable in your kitchen than your spice rack and a
District opens Brennan Park tennis courts
May 16, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has reopened the Brennan Park tennis courts. The Eaglewind tennis courts will open next week, while the
Farmers market opens with COVID-19 restrictions
May 16, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Farmers Market is back, but with some COVID-19 restrictions. The first farmers market took place on May 9, and will be held every Saturday, from 10 to 3 pm until October 31.
Squamish hospital staff raises $8,355 for local charities
May 15, 2020Life
A group of local doctors and nurses have raised more than $8,000 for local charities while taking part in a
Woodfibre LNG doesn’t meet public engagement standards: District
May 15, 2020Squamish
Woodfibre LNG is not meeting its standard for engaging the local community, according to the District of Squamish.
Community invited to virtual concert at the gondola
May 15, 2020Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky Gondola is inviting the community to its first virtual concert featuring the local band, The Hairfarmers.
RCMP to increase vehicle checks on Highway 99
May 15, 2020Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP says there will be an increase in police presence this long weekend.
Conservation Officer Service, police to patrol local provincial parks
May 15, 2020Sea to Sky
Conservation Officer Service will continue to patrols provincial parks this long weekend to ensure public safety.
COVID-19: School district to redesign classrooms for extra space
May 14, 2020Sea to Sky
SD 48 says school staff and maintenance crews are preparing local school buildings for new COVID-19 standards before increasing the number of people at each site.
What two weeks of silence taught Kirstin French
May 14, 2020Life
For two weeks this February, downtown business owner Kirstin French took a vow of silence and started a slow probe into the inner recesses of her mind.
Squamish senior held for shoplifting in Whistler
May 14, 2020Sea to Sky
Police arrested a 67-year-old man from Squamish for shoplifting in Whistler.
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park reopens today
May 14, 2020Sea to Sky
BC Parks has now included Stawamus Chief Provincial Park in the list of provincial parks that will reopen today, May 14.
Railway could provide the new world order of travel
May 13, 2020Life
Gone are the days where we are all packed into a flying tin can owned by a company who’s margins are so tight that if the flight is less than 90% full they are not making a profit.
Update: Two killed in Britannia Beach fire
May 13, 2020Sea to Sky
UPDATE: Sergeant Sascha Banks of Squamish RCMP has confirmed that a man and a woman have died in a mobile home fire in Britannia Beach.
District invites feedback on proposed building in Brackendale
May 13, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is inviting feedback on a proposed rental apartment building in Brackendale.
Boaters warned of hazard in Mamquam Blind Channel
May 13, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP and Transport Canada are making the boating community aware of a hazard in Mamquam Blind Channel.
Squamish RCMP will continue to enforce park closures
May 13, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP and Conservation Officer Service worked together to enforce park closures this week.

























