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.
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.

























