BC bans resale of medical supplies and essential items
March 26, 2020BC/Canada
The Government of BC is banning the secondary resale of food, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other essential supplies.
North Vancouver municipality hires park rangers to enforce social distancing
March 25, 2020BC/Canada
A North Vancouver municipality is hiring seasonal park rangers to enforce social distancing throughout local parks.
Trap set for bear in Garibaldi Highlands
March 25, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish says a trap has been set in the Garibaldi Highlands neighbourhood for a bear that recently gained access to an organics tote.
Nesters Market will give staff a raise amid COVID-19
March 25, 2020Squamish
Nesters Squamish will give an extra $2 per hour to all its staff members. The increase will be retroactive to March 8.
Local women urge Squamish to applaud front-line workers
March 25, 2020Life
Two local women are urging Squamish to come out of their homes at 7 pm everyday to clap and cheer for front-line workers.
COVID-19 scams are spreading like the virus: BC RCMP
March 24, 2020BC/Canada
BC RCMP says people in the province are being targeted by fraudsters who want to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay away from the reserves: Squamish Nation
March 24, 2020Squamish
Squamish Nation Council is requesting that people refrain from visiting residential areas on-reserve, in the Squamish Valley as well as North Shore.
Two presumptive cases of COVID-19 at Quest University
March 24, 2020Squamish
There are two presumptive cases of COVID-19 at Quest University.
BC closes Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
March 24, 2020Sea to Sky
BC is closing Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, along with several other parks in the province.
BC closes Stawamus Chief, Shannon Falls, and Murrin provincial parks
March 24, 2020Squamish
BC Parks is closing Stawamus Chief Provincial Park and Protected Area, the Murrin and Shannon Falls provincial parks in Squamish.
Sea to Sky walk-in clinic to be closed on weekdays
March 24, 2020Squamish
Effective immediately, the Sea to Sky Walk in Clinic at 40147 Glenalder Place in Garibaldi Estates will be closed on the weekdays.
Only essential visits will be allowed at the hospital
March 23, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health is restricting visitors to essential visits only at all of its facilities including hospitals, long-term care homes, assisted living sites, community health centres and clinics.
SPCA is offering 50% discount on adoption fees
March 23, 2020BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is offering half-price adoption fees for all animals in its facilities across British Columbia from March 23-27.
SD 48 to close playgrounds until further notice
March 23, 2020Sea to Sky
School District 48 will close all playgrounds in the school district today until further notice, said Ian Currie, the director of operations.
100 people have recovered from COVID-19 in BC
March 23, 2020BC/Canada
As many as 100 people in the province have recovered from COVID-19, the government announced today.
Service BC centres will remain open
March 23, 2020BC/Canada
Service BC centres throughout the province will remain open to connect people to core services during the time of COVID-19.
Restaurants allowed to offer liquor for delivery or take-out
March 22, 2020BC/Canada
BC government will allow restaurants to deliver liquor alongside the purchase of a meal.
District closes all playgrounds on district property
March 22, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is closing playgrounds on municipal property today to prevent children from potentially transmitting the COVID-19 virus.
BC Parks closes Stawamus Chief trail
March 22, 2020Squamish
BC Parks has closed Stawamus Chief Peaks Trail, the Backside Trail, and associated access – this includes the main two parking lots at Stawamus Chief Park.
Don’t come to Squamish, district tells visitors
March 22, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is imploring people from outside of Squamish and the Squamish Lillooet Regional District to stay home to keep themselves and others safe.
West Van declares state of emergency
March 22, 2020BC/Canada
The District of West Vancouver has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lynn Canyon bridge, Quarry Rock closed due to people ignoring social distancing
March 21, 2020BC/Canada
Quarry Rock and Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge have been closed until further notice because of people ignoring provincial guidelines on social distancing.
Lynn Valley Care Centre to try voluntary chloroquine treatment for COVID-19
March 21, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Coastal Health will start treating COVID-19 patients at the Lynn Valley Care Centre with chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug. The
One new death, 74 new cases of COVID-19 in BC
March 21, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has announced 74 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total number of cases to 424 cases.
24 health care workers in BC affected by COVID-19
March 21, 2020BC/Canada
As many as 24 health care workers in BC have been affected by COVID-19 so far, according to Dr. Bonnie
























