Eight-unit industrial building proposed in business park
April 28, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has received a development permit application for a new industrial building in the business park. The application
Construction of new trail in Valleycliffe starts in May
April 28, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is planning to construct a three-metre-wide paved, multi-use trail path along ‘lower’ Clarke Drive from Highway 99 to Guilford Drive to extend the existing Corridor Trail that connects to Downtown.
Campfire ban lifted in District of Squamish
April 28, 2020Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue has lifted the campfire ban across the District of Squamish effective as of Tuesday, April 28 at noon.
District of Squamish remembers Terrill Patterson
April 27, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish said it is saddened to learn about the passing of Terrill Patterson. “The outpouring of respect
VCH expands access to COVID-19 testing
April 27, 2020Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is expanding access to COVID-19 testing and is urging anyone with symptoms to get tested.
How the community helped transform Willow Park
April 27, 2020Squamish
Back in 2015, the Willow Park playground didn’t meet the needs of the local community, a community full of young
Polygon holds public info meeting online for Garibaldi Springs
April 27, 2020Squamish
Phase 1 is located at the north end of the Garibaldi Springs site with access from Doward Drive, and the application is currently under review with the district.
Tributes pour in for Squamish icon Terrill Patterson
April 27, 2020Squamish
Tributes are pouring online in memory of local icon Terrill Patterson, who passed away on Friday, April 24.
Welcoming a baby during social distancing
April 25, 2020Squamish
Amidst the news reports of a relentless pandemic, I smile during a facetime chat with my niece, Hillary, as she
Stay home and listen to the ‘Sounds of Squamish’
April 25, 2020Life
Listen to the birds chirping over the Squamish Chief mountain, or the trees swaying in the Squamish wind — while
District must improve traffic flow in Garibaldi Estates
April 25, 2020Squamish
The accident in Garibaldi Estates that claimed the life of a two-year-old girl in February was a tragic reminder of how unsafe the intersection in and around Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road is for pedestrians, bikers and even drivers.
COVID-19: District may postpone penalty on property taxes
April 24, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish might defer penalty on unpaid property taxes for three months as part of a local COVID-19 relief measure.
Hold off on trips to landfill, district says
April 24, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is urging residents to consider essential trips only to the Squamish landfill until after the COVID-19
BC Hydro warns customers of an increase in scams
April 24, 2020BC/Canada
Since announcing its COVID-19 Relief Fund on April 1, BC Hydro has had over 500 reported incidents of attempted scams targeting its customers.
Seven fire complaints in a week strain Squamish RCMP
April 24, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP has responded to seven fire complaints over this week, and it is tying up police resources.
Ensure housing for front-line workers in Squamish
April 23, 2020Life
The recent banging of pots at 7 pm to recognize the extremely valuable work of emergency and medical workers should motivate us all to think about the future for them?
Brackendale residents launch petition to oppose proposed building
April 23, 2020Squamish
A group of Brackendale residents are inviting people to sign a petition asking the district to refuse variances for a
Don’t use bear bangers and fireworks to applaud front-line workers: Squamish RCMP
April 23, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are asking the community to stick to pots and pans, and other noise-making instruments while applauding front-line workers.
District to swap land with church on Highway 99
April 23, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is in the process of swapping land with Church on 99 on the highway to enable access
Reward offered for tip-off in poisoning of coyotes and dogs
April 22, 2020Sea to Sky
The Fur-Bearers, a non-profit society, is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for
New bus arrives for Hilltop House residents
April 22, 2020Life
The Squamish Hilltop House Support Society members are excited about a brand new bus that arrived at the Hilltop House
Help decode the Woodfibre quilt with more than 100 names
April 22, 2020Life
Squamish Historical Society wants to know more about the origin and the purpose of the quilt—something that even Mary didn’t know about.
Conservation officers investigate poisoning of coyotes and dogs in Pemberton
April 21, 2020Sea to Sky
Conservation Officers are investigating the suspected poisoning of two coyotes and several dogs in Pemberton. In the last few weeks,
Mining permit issued for Cheema Lands in Garibaldi Highlands
April 21, 2020Squamish
The Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources has issued a Quarry permit for Lot 509 and 510, also known as Cheema Lands.
Remembering my sibling camaraderie
April 21, 2020Life
With National Sibling Day having passed few weeks ago, I’ve taken some time to look back at the memories I’ve shared with my own sibling and the impact that they have had on me.























