4.6 Earthquake strikes near Washington; tremors felt in BC
March 3, 2025BC/Canada
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Washington, USA, at 5:02 a.m. local time, sending tremors across parts of the United
Motorcycle crash on Sea to Sky Highway sends one to hospital
March 1, 2025Squamish
One person is in hospital after a collision involving a motorcycle on Sea to Sky Highway. Reach local customers in
Sea to Sky Highway closed in both directions after accident
March 1, 2025Squamish
Update: The Highway is now open. One person is in hospital after a motorcycle crash. — Highway 99 is closed
Lions Gate Hospital doctor sues colleague over alleged sexual assault
February 28, 2025Squamish
A North Vancouver emergency room doctor is suing a colleague, alleging he sexually assaulted her after a work party where
District staff supports visitor parking reduction in Dentville townhome development
February 28, 2025Squamish
A proposed townhouse development in Squamish’s Dentville neighbourhood has increased visitor parking, though it still falls short of the District’s
Special avalanche warning issued for BC
February 27, 2025BC/Canada
Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning for recreational backcountry users across most regions in BC and Alberta. The warning
IHIT called after woman’s suspicious death in Pemberton
February 27, 2025Sea to Sky
IHIT is investigating the death of a 22-year-old woman in Pemberton. To advance the investigation, IHIT is identifying the deceased
Court ordered sale of Whistler hotel; minimum bid is $12.18 million
February 26, 2025BC/Canada
The Shell Mountainside Lodge in Whistler is up for sale through a court-ordered process, marking the first hotel transaction in
Squamish Adventure Centre roof replacement to cost $800,000
February 26, 2025Squamish
District of Squamish will spend $800,000 on replacing the Squamish Adventure Centre roof, which is near the end of its
Notice of filming of Resident Alien at Britannia Beach
February 26, 2025Squamish
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued a notice of motion for an upcoming film shoot at Britannia Beach. Production company
Squamish pool closure: Slip testing was never part of annual maintenance
February 25, 2025Squamish
Slip testing was never part of the annual shutdown at the Brennan Park swimming pool. In a Q&A posted on
Resident urges District to open Brennan Park during Highway 99 closures
February 24, 2025Squamish
A resident is urging the District of Squamish to open Brennan Park Recreation Centre as an emergency shelter for travellers
Squamish Public Library hosting first-ever Squamish Zine Fest
February 24, 2025Squamish
The Squamish Public Library, with Squamish Arts, is hosting the Squamish Zine Fest, an event celebrating zines and the DIY
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Sechelt
February 21, 2025BC/Canada
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook parts of British Columbia and the United States at 1:26 p.m., with its epicentre 27
Woman charged in fatal crash on highway in West Vancouver
February 20, 2025BC/Canada
A Vancouver woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal head-on collision that killed two people and injured
Garibaldi Springs development seeks height and driveway variances
February 20, 2025Squamish
The final phase of the Garibaldi Springs multifamily development is moving forward, and Polygon is applying for two variances. The
Crash on Sea to Sky Highway send one person to hospital
February 19, 2025Squamish
A single-vehicle accident on Sea to Sky Highway has injured one person, according to a press release by Squamish RCMP.
Rainfall warning for Howe Sound
February 19, 2025Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound, with 50 to 70 mm
District should remove restrictions on short term rentals in suites: Lesley Weeks
February 18, 2025Squamish
Tourism Squamish is calling on the District of Squamish to fully align its short-term rental (STR) regulations with those of
Squamish swimming pool could remain closed for over a month
February 18, 2025Squamish
The Brennan Park Recreation Centre’s swimming pool in Squamish is expected to remain closed for at least a month after
District of Squamish to widen Mamquam Bridge
February 17, 2025Squamish
The District of Squamish is moving ahead with plans to widen the Mamquam Bridge on Government Road, a project expected
Delta Airlines plane crashes at Toronto airport; several injured
February 17, 2025BC/Canada
A Delta Airlines plane has crashed at the Toronto Pearson Airport, injuring eight people. People in the crash have posted
3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Greater Victoria
February 14, 2025BC/Canada
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near Victoria late Thursday night, February 13, according to Earthquakes Canada. The earthquake occurred at
UPDATE: Crews extinguish vehicle fire in Downtown Squamish
February 14, 2025Squamish
UPDATE: The fire has been extinguished. Squamish Fire Rescue has cleared scene, but a fire watch will remain in place.
Minimum wage in BC to increase on June 1
February 14, 2025BC/Canada
B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will see a 2.6% wage increase on June 1, 2025, the Province has confirmed. The general minimum
























