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.
District to ally with FortisBC on climate change goals
June 20, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is pursuing a FortisBC Senior Energy Specialist (SES) position to assist the district in reaching its climate action goals.
SORCA to ‘put some love’ into local trails with $50,000 grant
June 19, 2020Squamish
Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA) has received a $50,000 provincial grant for Diamond Head Network Revitalization.
District seeks feedback on rezoning for downtown development
June 19, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is seeking the public feedback on a rezoning application for four mixed-use buildings with a shared two-storey parking structure in Downtown Squamish.
West Coast Railway Association will miss Dr. Ernie Ledgerwood
June 19, 2020Squamish
It is with great sadness that those of us associated with the West Coast Railway Association find that we have lost one of our most beloved within our community – Dr. Ernie Ledgerwood.
COVID-19: Province to extend support for renters
June 19, 2020BC/Canada
The province is extending the temporary rental supplement until the end of August to support renters and landlords.
Work to reinstate Mamquam Road starts next week
June 18, 2020Squamish
District crews will soon start working on reinstating and doing slope stabilization work on the Mamquam Road.
Grouse Mountain reopens on Monday
June 18, 2020BC/Canada
Grouse Mountain has announced that it will begin a phased reopening on Monday, June 22, along with the Grouse Grind trail.
Survey seeks feedback on new Foundry design
June 18, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky Community Services Society is inviting the community to give feedback on the new Foundry for youth that will be established in Squamish.
Tourism Squamish, Chamber oppose short-term rental bylaw
June 18, 2020Squamish
Squamish Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Squamish have both written to council opposing district's proposed short-term rental policy even as the council gave first reading to the bylaw on June 16.
Mayor Elliott responds to 12-year-old on Brackendale development
June 18, 2020Squamish
Mayor Karen Elliott recently responded to a 12-year-old Brackendale resident who raised concerns about the proposed rental apartment building in the neighborhood.
A new map and guide to Howe Sound
June 17, 2020Sea to Sky
An exciting project is underway. For the first time, a comprehensive multi-layered informative map and Guide of Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound’s ocean,
Province launches survey on COVID-19 recovery
June 17, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government is invited feedback on what people think the province should do for a COVID-19 recovery plan.
New school zone in Garibaldi Highlands
June 17, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has installed a new 30 kiloemetre per hour school zone in the Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School area along The Boulevard.
New restaurant opens at the gondola
June 16, 2020Squamish
A new sit down restaurant has opened in the Summit Lodge at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish.
UPDATE: Driver in Highway 99 crash escapes with minor injuries
June 16, 2020Squamish
Emergency crews are still on scene clearing up the traffic accident on Highway 99, according to a tweet by Squamish RCMP.
BC rolls out guide on becoming a licensed cannabis producer
June 16, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has launched a new step-by-step online guide for cannabis producers looking to enter the legal market in the province.
Squamish non-profit gets $522,000 to restore salmon passage
June 16, 2020Squamish
The Government of Canada and the Government of BC is giving approximately $522,000 over three years to the Squamish River Watershed Society.

























