Stop coming to Squamish Valley: RCMP
April 15, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are once again asking people to not come to Squamish Valley area.
Fire evacuees to be housed at Executive Suites hotel
April 15, 2020Squamish
SLRD has issued a directive for evacuated full-time residents of the Upper Squamish Valley.
Squamish Valley residents should prepare to be evacuated: RCMP
April 15, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Valley Fire has started moving up the Squamish Valley and RCMP are putting Cheekeye Reserve community members on Evacuation Notice.
Fire rages on in Squamish Valley; police ask people to avoid area
April 15, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are asking people to avoid heading up Squamish Valley Road as they deal with a quickly moving fire.
The dreams and trials of railways in Squamish
April 15, 2020Life
The line from Squamish to Williams Lake is now closed and we shall see if there is enough need for it to be opened again in the future.
Problem ‘hot spots’ are bylaw priority due to limited resources
April 15, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish bylaw officials prioritises enforcement on problem “hot spots” like busy trailheads on summer weekends because of limited resources at the district.
Province extends liquor store hours
April 15, 2020BC/Canada
Government of BC has temporarily extended hours of retail liquor service in the province to enhance physical distancing for seniors and people who are immuno-compromised.
Squamish rocks, says 2nd grader from Ohio in his review
April 14, 2020Life
A young rock climber from Ohio has given rave reviews to Squamish in a letter to Mayor Karen Elliott.
Squamish girl’s quick action helps save two people from drug overdose
April 14, 2020Squamish
A quick response by a young girl in Squamish helped save the lives of two people who had overdosed on drugs.
Eagle rescued near Squamish returns to the wild
April 14, 2020Squamish
Conservation Officer Serviced released an eagle into the wild they had rescued earlier this year in Squamish.
COVID-19: Health care workers needed in Squamish
April 14, 2020Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for care aide workers and health care assistants in Squamish in response to the provincial COVID-19 outbreak.
Downtown hotel plans a new patio
April 14, 2020Squamish
A hotel in Downtown Squamish has applied for a development permit for a new patio.
Squamish non-profits are here to support locals
April 13, 2020Squamish
The local non-profits are still open and actively working toward solutions to meet the needs of our communities during this health crisis.
26 rescued mini-horses adopted
April 12, 2020BC/Canada
As many as 26 mini-horses that were rescued by BC SPCA from the Interior in March have been adopted.
Vancity implements 0% interest rate on credit cards
April 12, 2020Squamish
Vancity is temporarily cutting credit card interest rates to 0%, and deferring minimum payments for those facing financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19.
Temporary non-COVID hospital operational in Vancouver (VIDEO)
April 12, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health has created a 271-bed temporary health site at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Squamish RCMP seeks witnesses to theft and car fire
April 11, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP is seeking witnesses to the theft of a car that was later set on fire.
Hospital emergency is open for those needing urgent care: VCH
April 10, 2020Squamish
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Squamish General Hospital emergency department is well prepared to safely receive and care for all those who need urgent and emergency care.
District bylaw officers to patrol busy areas in town
April 9, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish bylaw officers will be patrolling busy areas in town this long weekend.
More police patrols in Sea to Sky corridor this weekend
April 9, 2020Sea to Sky
Beginning today, there will be an increase in police presence at local and provincial parks, on Crown land, waterways, and on Whistler Blackcomb ski hill.
Oceanfront Park closed to vehicles on long weekend
April 9, 2020Squamish
The Oceanfront Park will be closed to mitigate the influx of visitors this long weekend.
Extensive damage to home in downtown fire
April 9, 2020Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue attended to a structure fire on Fourth Avenue following a call to 9.1.1 at approximately 2:40 a.m on March 9.
Police dog sniffs out robbery suspect in Britannia Beach
April 8, 2020Sea to Sky
A police dog sniffed out a suspect in Britannia Beach after a Facebook tip helped police locate a stolen van in the area.
Local starts petition to restrict traffic on Sea to Sky Highway
April 8, 2020Sea to Sky
Shawn Gagnon started the petition yesterday and it has already accumulated more than 1,000 signatures.
Two held for stealing batteries from sign on Highway 99
April 8, 2020Sea to Sky
Whistler RCMP arrested two people for mischief to a highway sign on Highway 99 and Function Junction.
























