Reward offered for info on skinning of bear cub
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
The discarded skin of what appeared to be a bear cub found in Beaverdell, BC, has prompted non-profit The Fur-Bearers to issue a reward to assist an investigation.
Tax alert: CRA is changing how representatives are authorised
January 3, 2020Squamish
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is introducing new digital processes to simplify and speed up the way representatives request online authorizations.
Mochi, the Japanese rice cake that can kill people
January 3, 2020Life
Police and fire department in Japan are warning people to be careful while eating mochi rice cakes. The dish with which the Japanese welcome the New Year can result in death.
BC Ferries cancels several sailings
January 3, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries has cancelled several sailings due to the heavy rain and strong winds. Here are the cancelled sailings.
Extreme avalanche danger warning for Sea to Sky
January 2, 2020Sea to Sky
Avalanche Canada has issued a very rare extreme avalanche danger for the Sea to Sky region.
Squamish RCMP seek information about theft of trucks
January 2, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP is seeking public’s help in finding information about two separate alleged thefts of two similar style trucks.
One in six Canadians expects to return gifts after the holidays
January 2, 2020Life
Canadian Gen Z’s are taking things into their own hands this holiday season, with 21 per cent admitting to typically returning some of their holiday gifts — nearly double the number of Boomers who report returning gifts (11 per cent).
Rainfall and storm warning issued for Howe Sound
January 2, 2020Sea to Sky
A strong Pacific storm is on the way for Thursday afternoon and Friday for the BC coast. Heavy rain is expected.
Largest skating rink in Lower Mainland opens tomorrow in North Vancouver
December 18, 2019BC/Canada
The largest ice-skating rink in Metro Vancouver will open officially to the public tomorrow, December 19, at The Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Squamish RCMP on alert after gunpoint robbery and brawl in downtown
December 16, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP is concerned about two calls concerning firearms in Squamish, both of which came from incidents in in Downtown Squamish.
First ride-hailing application approved for Sea to Sky
December 16, 2019Sea to Sky
The Board has given a green light to Green Coast Ventures Inc. to operate in the Lower Mainland and in Whistler as well as on Vancouver Island, excluding the Capital Regional District.
Funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence today announced funding for Good Shepherd Refuge Social Ministries through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.
Dangerous avalanche conditions for Coastal Mountains
December 16, 2019BC/Canada
The snowpack structure is a loaded gun waiting for the next storms with the unusually low early season snowfall, according to an avalanche warning issued for Coastal Mountains.
Guide fined $2,000 for approaching a whale at distance of less than 100 metres
December 13, 2019BC/Canada
This is the first conviction under the amended Marine Mammal Regulations as part of the modernised Fisheries Act. The new regulations significantly strengthen protections for marine mammals.
Police use spike belt to disable car on Highway 99
December 12, 2019Sea to Sky
West Vancouver police disabled a vehicle on Highway 99 and arrested a man and a woman who were found with stolen property and drugs.
Modo committed to operate in Squamish: DOS
December 10, 2019Squamish
Modo is looking to build its base of carshare users with the continued support of the district, said Sylvain Celaire, Modo’s Director of Business Development.
BC economy projected to outperform the country
December 9, 2019BC/Canada
B.C.’s economy remains resilient amid global uncertainty and is expected to outperform the country with steady growth over the forecast
Temporary fire hall planned in Valleycliffe
December 9, 2019Squamish
The District of Squamish will build a temporary fire hall in Valleycliffe at the intersection of Guildford and Clark Drive.
Squamish man fined for killing therapy dog near Whistler
December 5, 2019Sea to Sky
A Squamish man has been fined $4,000 and banned from hunting for four years for shooting a therapy dog near Whistler in 2017.
Squamish RCMP concerned about used needles found in garbage bins
December 4, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP has received several reports of someone throwing used needles in the garbage bins behind businesses in the downtown
Robson Square Ice Rink is now open
November 30, 2019BC/Canada
Lace up the skates and hit the ice at the Robson Square—for FREE. The Robson Square rink is now officially open for skating.
Don’t leave pets outside: SPCA reminds following animal cruelty investigation
November 29, 2019Squamish
The RCMP received a complaint about five cats who had been kept in the back of an open truck in a wire crate for about two months.
Carlsberg is making world’s first paper beer bottle
November 29, 2019Life
Carlsberg has unveiled a few days ago two new research prototypes of its Green Fibre Bottle, the first paper bottle to contain beer.
Search called off for missing Bowen Island woman
November 28, 2019BC/Canada
Police have called off search for missing Bowen Island woman, Shilanee Stedmances. The 23-year-old was last seen near the Eagle Cliff area on Bowen Island on November 4 at 8 pm on Bowen Island.
Downtown parkade ‘highly unlikely’ in next few years: DOS official
November 28, 2019Squamish
District of Squamish has been reviewing locations and costs for a possible parkade in Downtown Squamish, but it is ‘very unlikely” it would be built in the next few years.






















