Help sought for kittens found in a trash compactor in Sechelt
June 7, 2020BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help to care for four tiny kittens who survived a horrific experience after being found in a dumpster near Sechelt.
Local wins woman entrepreneur award
June 6, 2020Life
Local entrepreneur Kelly Ann Woods has won the CANIE Woman Entrepreneur award for the BC region.
Ramen and Sushi restaurant to open in Downtown Squamish
June 6, 2020Life
The man who gave Sushi Sen to Squamish is now working on opening a new Japanese ramen and sushi restaurant in town.
Criminals are submitting fake CERB applications
June 5, 2020BC/Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people about criminals using stolen identities to open bank accounts and submitting Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) applications in people’s names.
Transport Canada approves pedestrian bridge over Mamquam Blind Channel
June 5, 2020Squamish
Transport Canada has granted approval for a pedestrian bridge that will connect a new housing subdivision to Victoria Street in Downtown Squamish over the Mamquam Blind Channel.
District plans to boost EV charging in town
June 5, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish plans to boost electric vehicle charging infrastructure in town as part of an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan that staff will present to council on June 9.
Go out and breathe in the fresh Squamish air
June 5, 2020Life
Living in this new normal has been quite an interesting experience. Going from a fast pace lifestyle to living in
BC Ferries increases service on Vancouver–Sunshine Coast route
June 5, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries is increasing service on the Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)–Sunshine Coast (Langdale) route from today to better match capacity with
Dangerous blind corners on Wilson Crescent need district’s attention
June 4, 2020Squamish
I recently wrote to the council and I’m hoping they will implement some measures to address two dangerous blind corners on Wilson Crescent.
Squamish RCMP are patrolling school zones
June 4, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are reminding the community that kids are back in school and police will be patrolling in school zones through the month.
District reveals ‘successful’ email phishing scam
June 4, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish says it fell victim to a phishing attempt, when an employee received and acted upon a fraudulent email from an outside entity.
Planned power outages in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands
June 4, 2020Squamish
BC Hydro is planning power outages in areas of Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands next week.
District to allow businesses to create and expand patios
June 3, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will allow local businesses to create and expand patios on vacant lands, sidewalks or in parking stalls.
Front counter services resume at municipal hall
June 3, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish has resumed front counter services at Municipal Hall. District is now offering in-person service between 10 am and 3 pm.
Very little evidence of community transmission in region: VCH
June 3, 2020Sea to Sky
There is very little evidence of COVID-19 community transmissions in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, says Mark Lysyshyn, the deputy chief medical health officer at VCH.
BC Parks will tow illegally parked cars in local provincial parks
June 3, 2020Squamish
BC Parks has warned that vehicles parked illegally at Shannon Falls Provincial Park and Murrin Provincial Parks will be towed.
Expect traffic delays on Highway 99 in Whistler in June
June 3, 2020Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is warning people about traffic disruptions and delays as work takes place on Village Gate Blvd at Highway 99.
Don Behrner scholarship awarded to Howe Sound grad
June 2, 2020Life
A graduate of Howe Sound Secondary School, Simran Ghuman, has been awarded the Don Behrner Scholarship.
COVID-19: District plans to open parks to local businesses
June 2, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is planning to open up municipal parks for local businesses. The program is expected to be launched on June 5.
Three in five plan to visit Squamish in 2020
June 2, 2020Squamish
Three out of five people in BC who plan to take a leisure trip this year say they will visit Squamish at least once, either for a day or for overnight visit.
Wolf believed to have attacked man in Port Edward destroyed
June 2, 2020BC/Canada
Conservation Officers in Port Edwards captured and destroyed a single wolf they believe is the wolf that attacked a man on Friday.
Drunk driver flees from police on Highway 99
June 2, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP issued multiple tickets to a drunk driver who fled after Squamish RCMP tried to pull over the vehicle.
Five vehicles broken into in Valleycliffe
June 1, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are urging caution after five vehicles were broken into in Valleycliffe on one day.
Council to consider permit for Innovation Centre on Oceanfront Lands
June 1, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish council will decide tomorrow on issuing a development permit for a Research and Development facility on Oceanfront Lands.
Man survives after falling into Mamquam River
June 1, 2020Squamish
A man has survived a fall into Mamaquam River, Squamish RCMP said. He was pulled out from the river about

























