BC rejects funding model for Sea to Sky transit
July 3, 2019Sea to Sky
Mayor Karen Elliott said municipalities, by legislation, have limited means of raising funds. “We need help from the province to identify additional funds beyond what we are able to contribute to fund transit service across a large rural area,” she said.
Summer lane closures on Coquihalla Highway begin tomorrow
July 2, 2019BC/Canada
Lane closures will be in effect on Highway 5, approximately 25 kilometres north of Hope, beginning July 3, 2019. The lane closures will continue through to the end of October.
Whistler installs 12 new water bottle stations in local parks
July 2, 2019Sea to Sky
Whistler is installing 12 new water bottle stations throughout the community – helping to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic, promote Whistler’s great tap water and enhance the Whistler park experience.
A ‘spectacular’ fireworks display planned for Canada Day
June 30, 2019Squamish
Canada Day celebration will kick-off at 10 am with a parade full of red and white travelling down Cleveland Avenue into Stan Clarke Park for the annual First Nations welcome and flag raising.
Missing dirt biker has been located
June 29, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP will be looking into the circumstances surrounding the collision and assessing the injuries to the man.
Dairy Queen Squamish to open next week
June 29, 2019Squamish
Ranvir Arora, the owner of the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Business Park in Squamish, has heard that questions several times in the last few months in Squamish.
Province buys land near Garibaldi Provincial Park
June 27, 2019Squamish
The property, valued at $955,000, will help provide more opportunities for recreation in the Diamond Head area of the park.
Sea to Sky Highway lanes will remain closed for several more days
June 25, 2019Squamish
There are a number of hazardous trees adjacent to the highway that need to be removed before the northbound highway lanes can be safely reopened to traffic.
Police seek help in finding missing Squamish man
June 24, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 59 year old missing Squamish resident, Michael Smith.
B.C. seeks public opinion on daylight saving time
June 24, 2019BC/Canada
Most areas of B.C. “spring forward” into daylight saving time during summer months and “fall back” to standard time in the winter.
Climber dies in fall from Stawamus Chief
June 22, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, and Squamish Search and Rescue attended to The Grand Wall area of The Stawamus Chief and located a male who had fallen approximately 30 metres whilst rock climbing.
Crews tackle small fire in Squamish
June 22, 2019Squamish
Further updates will be provided with any change in information.
‘Everyone is welcome at the Squamish Sikh Parade’
June 21, 2019Squamish
“We are just celebrating that message of love and inter-faith harmony and for what the Guru did for us,” said Makhan Sanghera.
Brennan Park to close for electricity upgrades
June 20, 2019Squamish
Full and partial closures of the facility is scheduled for June 24 through 27. The District is working on a Brennan Park Master Plan for the surrounding fields and lands, which will be developed and shaped with input from the community.
Safe ‘n Sound Squamish to disband in July
June 19, 2019Squamish
A local LGBTQ organisation has decided to disband and ‘make way’ for new groups that support the vision of an inclusive community.
Six-storey building proposed on Cleveland Avenue
June 17, 2019Squamish
The rezoning would allow the developer a mixed-use building with commercial on ground floor, offices on second floor, and residential on third to six floors.
Updated: Missing Squamish teen has been located
June 16, 2019Squamish
Squamish RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 14 year old missing Squamish resident.
Local dog training company first in region to get SPCA accreditation
June 15, 2019Life
The BC SPCA launched the innovative program to accredit dog-training businesses in British Columbia in January this year and it sets out science-based training standards to ensure humane treatment for dogs.
When Cinci and Chris joined a global movement to ‘B the change’
June 14, 2019Life
Last months, Sea to Sky Removal joined the ranks of Patagonia and Ben and Jerry’s and over 2,000 companies around the world for whom businesses isn’t merely about making money.
Fire danger rating “high” in District of Squamish
June 12, 2019Squamish
The District of Squamish is currently in day two of a High Fire Danger rating. The high rating is expected to continue throughout the rest of this week.
A warning from DOS: secure totes or more bears will be killed
June 12, 2019Squamish
Please go to extra efforts to ensure all attractants are securely stored and store totes in a shed or garage if possible.
Police seek public help in finding missing Squamish man
June 12, 2019Squamish
He was reported missing by his family on May 27th, 2019.
Edmonton police seeks owners of personal items stolen in Squamish
June 11, 2019Squamish
Anyone who believes the stolen property may belong to them is encouraged to email EPSPinterest@edmontonpolice.ca
Sea to Sky Gondola adds ten new cabins this summer
June 11, 2019Squamish
The Sea to Sky Gondola is adding 10 new eight-passenger gondola cabins this summer, increasing its capacity by 50 per cent.
Home sales, prices continue to tumble in BC
June 11, 2019BC/Canada
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports an 18.9 decline in home sales from the same month last year.

























