SLRD shuts down Britannia Beach trail
April 2, 2020Sea to Sky
Squamish Lillooet Regional District has closed the walking trail, paved walkway and playground in Britannia Beach.
Essential service providers not liable for COVID-19 exposure
April 2, 2020BC/Canada
Those providing essential services cannot be held liable for damages caused by exposure to COVID-19 while continuing to operate, according to a new order from the Government of BC.
Attempted break-in at business on Enterprise Way
April 1, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are looking for two men who tried to break in at a business on Enterprise Way.
Dollarama gives 10 per cent pay raise to staff
April 1, 2020BC/Canada
Dollarama is giving a 10 per cent pay raise to all store employees as well as those who work in the company's warehouses.
Squamish Food Ferries helps the vulnerable with groceries and errands
April 1, 2020Life
They won’t be wearing capes, but these local COVID-19 heroes will be more than happy to do your groceries or run your errands.
More than 500 in BC have recovered from COVID-19
April 1, 2020BC/Canada
More than 500 people in BC have now recovered from COVID-19, according to the BC Government.
Police warn about suspicious man in Valleycliffe
March 31, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP are warning people about a suspicious man checking car doors along Valley Drive in Valleycliffe.
COVID-19: BC receives one million surgical masks
March 31, 2020BC/Canada
BC has received one million surgical masks as the province prepares the health system for COVID-19.
Canadians endorse harsh punishment for COVID-19 opportunists
March 31, 2020BC/Canada
More than seven-in-ten Canadians believe people who have behaved inappropriately during the COVID-19 outbreak should face legal consequences, according to a poll by Research Co.
Local developer proposes 12 homes in Dentville
March 31, 2020Squamish
A local developer has submitted rezoning application for 12 homes in the Wilson Crescent neighbourhood in Dentville.
Public access to Furry Creek beach closed
March 31, 2020Sea to Sky
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District will temporarily close Furry Creek beach access and dike trails today due to people not observing the two-distance recommendation.
BC records first ‘community’ death from COVID-19
March 30, 2020BC/Canada
The BC Coroners Service confirmed the first COVID-19 community death, which means a death that didn't occur in the hospital or a care home.
District says it is taking measures to avoid layoffs
March 30, 2020Squamish
The District said it is taking measures to avoid lay-offs of employees where possible and has developed a COVID-19-specific program that is working to redeploy regular employees.
Six-year-old prays for COVID-19 patients with First Nations dance (VIDEO)
March 30, 2020Life
A six-years-old is sending healing vibes to all those affected by COVID-19 through the traditional Squamish Nation dance and prayer.
Warning issued about sharing joints, vapes, pipes and bongs
March 30, 2020BC/Canada
Don’t share joints, vapes, pipes, or bongs—you may be passing more than you think.
BC gives $3 million emergency grant to food banks
March 29, 2020BC/Canada
The Province is providing a $3-million emergency grant to the Food Banks British Columbia.
Man fined $10,000 for cutting tree with Bald Eagle nest
March 29, 2020BC/Canada
A man in Comox on Vancouver lsland has been fined $10,000 for cutting a tree that had a Bald Eagle nest.
District of Squamish to remove portable toilets
March 29, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish said it will remove portable toilets from town because of lack of operational resources during the time
Police, bylaw officials will patrol Squamish to ensure social distancing
March 29, 2020Squamish
Bylaw officers and Squamish RCMP will begin patrolling in town to seek voluntary compliance of the two-metre social distancing guidelines.
WLNG applies to extend environmental assessment certificate
March 29, 2020Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has applied to the BC Environmental Assessment Agency for an extension to the assessment certificate.
Public warned about ‘work from home’ COVID-19 scam
March 27, 2020BC/Canada
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is warning the public about a scam where fraudsters are offering a change to work from home as securities traders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chamber of commerce urges people to #shopsquamish
March 27, 2020Squamish
Squamish Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to buy local and be a Squamish Champion in this difficult time for businesses.
Day-use gate closed at Alice Lake Provincial Park
March 27, 2020Squamish
BC Parks has closed the day-use gate at the Alice Lake to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Farmers’ markets in BC will go online
March 27, 2020BC/Canada
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is helping markets move online to provide consumers with locally grown and prepared food products.
BC Hydro cancels all planned power outages
March 26, 2020BC/Canada
BC Hydro says it will be cancelling all power outages in the province, except in the case of an emergency.























