‘Unknown substance’ shuts down Squamish landfill
September 21, 2019Squamish
The District of Squamish closed down landfill until further notice. The incident is being investigated.
Watch out: Over 40,000 people will crowd Downtown Vancouver this month
September 21, 2019BC/Canada
The Port Authority of Vancouver is advising people of the high volume of cruise passengers that will be expected at and around Canada Place this weekend and the next.
Fines go up for truckers who don’t chain up this winter
September 20, 2019Sea to Sky
Commercial truckers will now face higher fines for not carrying chains when required, and for not installing them during mandatory chain ups on B.C. highways, the province announced.
Liberals promise to ban all military style assault rifles
September 20, 2019BC/Canada
He said a re-elected Liberal government will build on the important measures passed in Bill C-71, and will continue to take serious, common-sense action to crack down on gun crime.
‘Suck it Cancer’ beer honours memory of artist Chili Thom
September 20, 2019Sea to Sky
Backcountry Brewing has named the beer "Suck It Cancer" and collaborated on the can design with the estate of local Squamish artist Chili Thom.
Province destroys Asian giant hornet’s nest in Nanaimo
September 19, 2019BC/Canada
Provincial government entomologists and a group of local beekeepers have eradicated the Asian giant hornet’s nest that was found in Nanaimo.
Green Party wants to lower the price of cannabis
September 19, 2019BC/Canada
Elizabeth May is calling for big changes to the regulatory framework governing the production and sale of cannabis in Canada.
Natural gas rates will remain low for rest of the year
September 19, 2019BC/Canada
FortisBC has received regulatory approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to maintain the cost of natural gas and propane rates for all customers for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2019.
DOS aims to reduce GHG emissions by 45 per cent by 2030
September 19, 2019Squamish
Squamish joins 26 other communities across British Columbia and over 400 across Canada in pursuit of emergency climate action.
Got a smartphone? Become a citizen scientist for BC Parks
September 18, 2019BC/Canada
On your next outdoor adventure to a provincial park you can collect photos of plants, animals, or other organisms, and upload them to the iNaturalist.org website.
Sea to Sky riding among worst for renters in Canada
September 18, 2019Sea to Sky
West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Riding is among the worst federal riding for rental affordability in Canada, according to a new data compiled by Canadian Rental Housing Index.
District to host open house on off-leash dog areas in Squamish
September 18, 2019Squamish
District of Squamish is inviting locals to an open house on plans for a pilot project for proposed off-leash dog areas in town. The off-leash areas will be at designated parks, trails, and nature areas.
Sea to Sky Gondola launches programs for school-aged children
September 17, 2019Squamish
Sea to Sky Gondola is starting two special programs for school-aged children based out of the basecamp this fall while work continues on reinstating the gondola.
Odourless cannabis will hit the market soon
September 16, 2019Life
CannabCo Pharmaceutical Corp. has announced an agreement with an undisclosed technology provider to deploy an advanced cannabis technology for the production of near-odourless cannabis.
Help return stolen chainsaws to Duncan museum
September 16, 2019Squamish
Staff at the Centre, a not-for-profit society, reported that the items were taken during a break-and-enter sometime overnight between Sunday, September 8 and Monday, September 9.
Three small dogs shot dead in Prince George; SPCA seeks public help
September 16, 2019Squamish
The BC SPCA is asking the public for any information about who may have shot and killed three small adult dogs and left their bodies in a ditch in Prince George.
Capilano University to offer ECE course in Squamish and Sechelt
September 16, 2019Squamish
Coursework will be delivered in a flexible format that includes in-person and online classes scheduled in the daytime, evenings, and on weekends.
Scott Crescent development on Highway 99 moves ahead
September 12, 2019Squamish
It took them well over a decade, but the Scott Crescent development on Highway 99 is moving ahead with plans for southern portion of the property.
Three Asian giant hornets found for the first time on Vancouver Island
September 11, 2019BC/Canada
Stings are rare but may occur if their nest is disturbed. Due to the larger amount of venom injected, a sting from an Asian giant hornet can be very painful and cause localized swelling, redness and itching.
Woman faces seven charges for luggage theft at YYR
September 11, 2019Squamish
The charges originated from alleged luggage carousel thefts that occurred between July 12, 2019 and August 2, 2019 at the YVR Domestic Terminal Building.
BC Ferries employees remove 1,725 kg of garbage from beaches
September 11, 2019BC/Canada
Hundreds of BC Ferries employees from across the province participated in shoreline cleanups this summer to help keep B.C.’s beaches clean.
Drugs found on school ground in Squamish
September 11, 2019Squamish
Police said on two separate instances over the past week, school staff found a small quantity of drugs and some drug paraphernalia on school grounds.
NDP promises to tax multimillionaires to fund health care
September 10, 2019BC/Canada
The NDP’s 'super-wealth tax' would be a one per cent tax on those with fortunes above $20 million. NDP says it will make sure "hard working Canadians get the services they need like pharmacare and head-to-toe health care.”
Video: Watch a chopper lifting broken Gondola cabins
September 10, 2019Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola management says the cabins have been removed along with the pieces of the damaged cables and the main cable has been secured.
Over 93 per cent want permanent daylight saving time in BC
September 10, 2019BC/Canada
More than 93 per cent of the people polled in BC would prefer to move to permanent daylight saving time (DST). A record 223,273 British Columbians took part in the poll.
























