Public hearing on Sept 3 to commit 309 units to rentals in perpetuity
August 23, 2019Squamish
It was in May last year the province changed the law to allow local government to authority to zone properties just for rentals with an aim to increase housing affordability.
Police looking for trio in mischief incident at Park Royal Cineplex
August 22, 2019BC/Canada
West Vancouver Police Department is investigating an incident that resulted in damage to a theatre inside Park Royal Mall’s Cineplex Cinema.
Stay away from Sea to Sky Gondola trails; clean-up is on
August 16, 2019Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola is likely to reopen next spring, says the gondola company. The gondola was shut down after its cable was cut last week. The RCMP is holding a criminal investigation into the incident.
Job fair for Sea to Sky Gondola employees on Aug 16
August 15, 2019Squamish
Tourism Squamish and the Squamish Chamber of Commerce are organising a job fair for employees of the Sea to Sky Gondola.
District receives grant for dike upgrades
August 14, 2019Squamish
The plan will determine primary objectives, prepare dike design drawings and cost estimates and plan for adjacent land uses and infrastructure to accommodate the required upgrades.
Chamber creates Facebook page to support gondola
August 13, 2019Squamish
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to share photos, videos and posts about their favourite moment from the gondola on a new Facebook page.
Vigilant neighbour stops theft suspect in Garibaldi Highlands
August 13, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP says a vigilant neighbour was able to report suspicious activity in Garibaldi Highlands.
UPDATE: Preliminary investigation suggests a cable on the gondola was cut
August 10, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP isn’t ruling out possibility of criminal activity as it begins investigation into the collapse of Gondola early morning. The RCMP is also urging people to avoid the area.
Sea to Sky Gondola closes after ‘major lift incident’
August 10, 2019Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola has been closed after a ‘major lift incident but, but no injuries have been reported.
Developer offers adventure hub instead of eco-toilet
August 10, 2019Squamish
A mini adventure hub for an eco-toilet. That is the trade-off a local developer is proposing to the Squamish council as part of a plan change for Community Amenity Contribution.
Trail repair work to begin next week in Valleycliffe
August 8, 2019Squamish
Crews will work in the area between Guilford Drive and McNaughton Park to remove log jams and repair a section of the trail that is washed out.
Phone lines are down at the District of Squamish
August 7, 2019Squamish
The District of Squamish phone lines are currently down and district is investigating the issue with its service provider.
Half-price adult cat adoption event a ‘purrfect’ success
August 7, 2019BC/Canada
Biscuit was one of the many lucky cats to find a loving home during the promotion. This muted calico is almost five-years-old and came to the Sea to Sky Branch after her owner was hospitalised and could no longer care for her.
Woman injured in Brohm Lake
August 7, 2019Sea to Sky
The incident happened on August 6th, 2019 at approximately 7:30pm. Squamish RCMP said the woman fell approximately 20 meters. She was climbing the rocks to find a better spot to jump into water.
Do you have what it takes to be a police officer ? Find out at this Squamish event
August 7, 2019Squamish
RCMP will oragnise a career presentation and an entrance exam workshop to provide future recruits an opportunity to prepare for the exam.
DOS warns of man posing as district employee in Valleycliffe
August 7, 2019Squamish
District had received a few reports from Valleycliffe where homeowners have been contacted by an individual requesting to test their water.
Province refuses to revive train from Prince George to North Van
August 6, 2019BC/Canada
The provincial government has rejected a demand put forward by the small community of Lillooet to revive a passenger train service between Prince George and North Vancouver, with stops in Squamish, Whistler and Lillooet.
Local climber dies after fall from the Chief
August 5, 2019Squamish
A local man is dead after fall from the Squamish Chief. The incident happened yesterday at 11:30 am. The 33-year-old man reportedly fell from the Angel's Crest portion of the north face.
Rescue underway for climbers stranded on Mount Tantalus
August 2, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue are working to rescue two climbers stranded on a section of Mount Tantalus in the Tantalus Range.
Lab hours increase at Squamish General Hospital
August 2, 2019Squamish
The lab is now open on Mondays and offers expanded hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Heavy rain in forecast for Squamish
July 31, 2019Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Vancouver Island and the South Coast of British Columbia.
Slow down on BC Day long weekend; 470 injured in 1,400 crashes last year
July 31, 2019BC/Canada
B.C. highways will be busier than ever this long weekend. Drivers may be tempted to speed to try to get to their destination sooner but the reality is, speeding increases your risk of crashing and it's the top contributing factor in fatal crashes in B.C.
Squamish RCMP warn after two-year-old left alone in hot car
July 31, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP is issuing a warning after a two-year-old was left in a car on a hot day last week.
Can tech improve driver behaviour? ICBC recruits new drivers to find out
July 30, 2019BC/Canada
ICBC is launching a one-year pilot project for less experienced drivers and is looking for 7,000 drivers to see if its technology can improve their driving and make B.C. roads safer.
Ukrainians are the sexiest people; what about Canadians?
July 30, 2019BC/Canada
Big 7 Travel surveyed a sample of its 1.5 million social audience “to get an insight into where you’ll find the world’s most beautiful people”























