Two visitors to SLRD Area A test positive for COVID-19
March 21, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Lilloeet Region District (SLRD) has been informed about two cases of Covid-19 involving two overseas visitors to a location in the SLRD Electoral Area A.
Mayor Elliott urges Squamish to take social distancing seriously
March 21, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is urging all residents to adhere to social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 in order to protect the community’s most vulnerable.
Squamish RCMP investigating fraud cases
March 21, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP is investigating two cases of fraud in Squamish.
How many cases of COVID-19 are there in Squamish ?
March 20, 2020Squamish
Just how many people do you think in Squamish have been affected by the COVID-19.
77 new cases of COVID-19 in BC
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has announced 77 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, for a total of 348 cases.
Doctors sound alarm over shortages of supplies and equipment
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
More than 60 doctors have joined forces to launch a petition calling on the government to mount “a war-like effort”
Walmart Canada wants to hire 10,000
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
When a number of businesses are shutting down due to COVID-19, Walmart Canada is hiring. It wants to immediately hire
Sunny Chibas is starting a free meal program for local families
March 20, 2020Squamish
Local restaurant Sunny Chibas is starting a free dinner program for local families who may be struggling amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Group that visited Whistler confirmed positive for COVID-19
March 19, 2020Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has been made aware about a group who visited Whistler between March 8 and 13 that has since been confirmed as positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
BC Ferries suspends all food services
March 19, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries will suspend all food services onboard ships and at terminals, with the exception of northern routes.
Save-On-Foods bars reuseable bags, suspends bottle returns
March 19, 2020Squamish
Save-On-Foods will temporarily suspend bottle returns and the use of reusable shopping bags in store to stop the spread of COVID-19.
One death, 40 new cases of COVID-19 in BC
March 19, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has announced 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today.
BC Hydro customers can defer bill payments
March 19, 2020Squamish
BC Hydro has introduced a COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program to help customers experiencing financial hardship during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Flatten the Curve, Squamish
March 19, 2020Squamish
We are facing a crisis unprecedented since the events of The Great Influenza almost 102 years ago. They feel like a malediction. A curse. But we can transform them into a rallying cry; a modern "Keep Calm and Carry On."
ICBC will insure vehicles over the phone due to COVID-19
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
ICBC customers will now be able to insure their vehicles and cancel or change policy over the phone as part of measures to stem the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Save-On-Foods will limit store hours
March 18, 2020Squamish
Save-On-Foods will limit hours of operation, opening their doors from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, and enforce limits on high-demand items.
COVID-19 case identified at Vancouver care home
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
A resident of the Haro Park Centre, a care home in Vancouver, was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Sea to Sky Gondola suspends operations
March 18, 2020Squamish
Sea to Sky Gondola has suspended operations because of concerns about COVID-19.
COVID-19: Prescriptions not needed for medicine refills
March 18, 2020Life
Patients who require a refill of their regular medications do not need to visit a doctor or nurse practitioner for an updated prescription.
Hospital will undertake only urgent, emergency procedures
March 18, 2020Squamish
Hospitals will undertake only urgent and emergency procedures and will postpone all non-urgent scheduled surgeries.
Six Canadian banks will allow mortgage deferrals
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
Six of Canada’s biggest banks say they will introduce changes such as mortgage payment deferrals to help people see through the disruption that will be caused by COVID-19.
Waiting period for EI benefits waived for those under quarantine
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
Service Canada has waived the one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits for new claimants who are quarantined so they can be paid for the first week of their claim.
Three more deaths, 83 new cases: BC declares public health emergency
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
The Government of BC is declaring a public health emergency as it confirmed 83 new cases today, and announced three more deaths today.
COVID-19: All road tests are cancelled by ICBC
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, ICBC is suspending all driver road tests effective today, March 17, 2020.
Sea to Sky RCMP detachment offices to shut down
March 17, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky RCMP (including Squamish RCMP, Whistler RCMP, Bowen Island RCMP, and Pemberton RCMP) have decided to close their offices and suspend non-essential services in the wake of the current COVID-19 crisis.




















