Drilling next week in downtown park; district urges caution
February 21, 2020Squamish
District is asking public to use caution and obey all posted signage as a geotechnical drilling for a sea dike project begins next week in a downtown park.
Squamish tech company wins national business award
February 21, 2020Squamish
A Squamish tech company has won a small business national award. Maven Marketing won the Editor’s Choice Award at the CanadianSME National Business Awards in Toronto last month.
Sixth case of coronavirus identified in BC
February 20, 2020BC/Canada
A sixth case of coronavirus in the Fraser Health Region has been identified, BC government said.
Expect traffic delays in Park Royal area starting next month
February 20, 2020Sea to Sky
Expect delays in the Park Royal area starting next month as the mall management starts improvement work on the Welch Street Bridge.
A local business grows with loan and advice from Futurpreneur
February 20, 2020Life
From a dog ranch in Pemberton, to a shared office space and a vegan bakery in Whistler, Futupreneur helps bring business ideas to reality or support with expansion.
District is $800,000 short for safety upgrades to CN rail crossings
February 20, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish is struggling to meet a 2021 deadline set by Transport Canada to upgrade local rail crossings for safety.
Theft from vehicles in Valleycliffe and Downtown Squamish
February 20, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP is reporting three cases of thefts from vehicles in Downtown Squamish and Valleycliffe.
Man caught exchanging drugs in Whistler
February 20, 2020Sea to Sky
On February 9, 2020 at approximately 11:20 PM, Whistler RCMP were conducting foot patrols of the stroll and observed an
Two-in-five parents in BC find it difficult to make ends meet
February 19, 2020Life
Almost three-in-five parents in British Columbia (58%) say it is currently “very difficult” or “moderately difficult” for them to save
District’s land-disposal plan looms over Search and Rescue
February 19, 2020Squamish
Squamish SAR is worried about whether they will have a base and a compound to work from as they face a 2021 deadline of land ‘disposal’ by the District of Squamish.
Millions of dollars’ worth of drugs seized from Downtown Vancouver apartment
February 19, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Police seized approximately $200,000 cash and millions of dollars’ worth of drugs from an apartment in downtown Vancouver on Saturday.
Squamish RCMP say 13 windows were smashed at the adventure center
February 18, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP says 13 windows were smashed at the Squamish Adventure Centre on February 14, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in damage, police say.
Whistler plans to ban e-scooters and hoverboards from Village Stroll
February 18, 2020Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler plans to add scooters, e-scooters and hover boards to the list of things that aren’t allowed on the Village Stroll to encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment.
Update: Missing Squamish teen found
February 17, 2020Squamish
North Vancouver RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing Squamish resident.
Cannabis can create false memories
February 15, 2020Life
Cannabis intoxication can create memories of events that never happened, a new research has found. This can lead to disastrous
Candle light vigil for missing Squamish man
February 15, 2020Squamish
The family and friends of Daniel Reoch, the missing Squamish man, are inviting the community to a candle-light vigil.
Four-storey apartments proposed in Brackendale
February 15, 2020Squamish
The developer behind the proposed 30-unit, four-storey apartment building in Brackendale says it is a unique project with a goal of creating a community-oriented hub with housing and commercial spaces.
Squamish gets ‘D’ in EV infrastructure rankings
February 14, 2020Squamish
Two non-profits have given Squamish the lowest ranking—D—in reducing GHG emissions by requiring that electric vehicle infrastructure be provided in new developments.
Fifth case of coronavirus identified in BC
February 14, 2020BC/Canada
The BC Government has announced a new case of coronoavrius, taking the number of people affected by the virus in
Volunteers needed for homeless count in Squamish
February 14, 2020Squamish
Squamish is one of the 16 communities in BC where the province is partnering with BC Housing and the Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC) to better understand how those who are homeless can be supported.
District plans to hire bylaw officer for short-term rentals
February 14, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to hire a bylaw officer to enforce policy on Short Term Rentals being offered on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other such platforms.
Help the RCMP name their newest puppies
February 13, 2020Life
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police need your help to name the next generation of police dogs. The chosen names will
Local businesses offer discounts for Family Day long weekend
February 13, 2020Squamish
Family Day weekend is here and local businesses who are members of Tourism Squamish have shared discounts and promotions they
Public hearing next week for development on Centennial Way
February 13, 2020Squamish
A mixed-use development proposing 186 condos and townhomes, 80 purpose-built rentals, as well as commercial and light-industrial spaces is headed to the public hearing next week.
Family to hold spiritual ceremony to find missing Squamish man
February 13, 2020Squamish
Family and close friends of Daniel Reoche, the Squamish man missing for over two months, will gather next week for a spiritual ceremony that will call upon the spirit of ancestors to locate him.























