BC Ferries will allow people to stay in their vehicles during sailings
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
Starting today, BC Ferries will allow customers to remain in their vehicles on the enclosed car deck to help support social distancing and self isolation.
COVID-19: Pearl’s Value & Vintage to shut down
March 17, 2020Squamish
Howe Sound Women’s Centre said it has made the difficult decision to close Pearl’s Value & Vintage store, reduce drop-in
District of Squamish to close public facilities
March 16, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is closing facilities and offering a number of municipal services online or by phone in order to protect citizens and employees from COVID-19 in the crucial weeks ahead.
Grouse Mountain to shut down operations
March 16, 2020BC/Canada
Grouse Mountain has become the latest ski resort in area after Cypress and Whistler Blackcomb to shut down operations because of concerns over COVID-19.
COVID-19: Three more deaths in BC
March 16, 2020BC/Canada
Three more people have died in the province from COVID-19, according to the latest update from the Government of BC.
COVID-19 case at West Vancouver elementary school
March 16, 2020BC/Canada
A COVID-19 case has been identified at a West Vancouver elementary school. The case was identified at the West Vancouver’s Irwin Park Elementary School.
COVID-19 in Squamish: Community won’t be informed of individual cases
March 15, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish says it is now aware of COVID-19 positive cases in Squamish based on individuals who have shared their diagnoses on social media.
Warning issued about COVID-19 scams
March 15, 2020BC/Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning the public about COVID-19 relates scams.
Capilano University will stop in-person classes
March 15, 2020BC/Canada
Capilano University says it will pause classes on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, and then shift away from in-person teaching to online teaching.
Squamish woman with COVID-19 says no need for mass panic
March 14, 2020Squamish
A Squamish woman who was tested positive for COVID-19 says the virus needs to be taken seriously, but there is no need for a mass panic.
Wind speed will increase again: Environment Canada
March 14, 2020Squamish
Arctic outflow winds may have eased slightly, but this cold windy spell isn’t quite over yet.
Two test positive for COVID-19 in Pemberton
March 14, 2020Sea to Sky
The Village of Pemberton said there have been two positive cases of COVID-19 in Pemberton.
District closes trails due to high winds
March 14, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is closing down all trails in the district due to high winds.
BC to add more phone lines as calls to 811 triple
March 14, 2020BC/Canada
The Government of BC will add more staff and new phone lines on the 811 number, but is also reminding people they can access information about COVID-19 from public health websites.
COVID-19: District to keep public facilities open for now
March 14, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish will keep recreation services programs and public facilities open to the public-- for now.
Power outage affects over 4,000 people in town; wind warning continues
March 14, 2020Sea to Sky
The wind warning issued by Environment Canada for Howe Sound continues.
Three staff members at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for COVID-19
March 13, 2020BC/Canada
Three administrative staff members of Lions Gate Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19. They are self-isolating at home and are recovering.
Ensure RCMP members are protected from COVID-19: NPF
March 13, 2020BC/Canada
RCMP Frontline Members are expressing numerous concerns about access to protective supplies, equipment and practices to prevent the transmission of
Whistler steps up cleaning and sanitation amid COVID-19 concerns
March 13, 2020Sea to Sky
Resort Municipality of Whistler said it is will enhance cleaning and disinfestation procedures for all RMOW facilities amidst concerns about the COVID-19.
Man and woman arrested with substantial amount of stolen property
March 13, 2020Sea to Sky
On March 10, 2020 at approximately 8:00 pm, Whistler RCMP responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle.
Short-term rental policy will cause loss of $6 mn to $9 mn: Chamber
March 13, 2020Squamish
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is warning the district about the significant negative impact its short-term rental policy will have on the tourism economy of Squamish.
Squamish casino denies rumours of COVID-19
March 13, 2020Squamish
Chances Casino has released a statement saying the rumour about a COVID-19 case at the casino is false.
Wind warning issued for Howe Sound
March 13, 2020Sea to Sky
Cold arctic air moving southwards across the BC Interior will push out through Howe Sound beginning later today and last through the weekend.
Four people in BC have fully recovered from COVID-19
March 12, 2020BC/Canada
Four people who had tested positive for the coronavirus in BC have now fully recovered. Meanwhile, one patient remains in the hospital in stable condition.
Guns & Hoses game postponed amidst coronavirus concerns
March 12, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has announced that the Guns & Hoses hockey game that was scheduled for Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Brennan Park has been postponed amid COVID-19 concerns.




















