DOS to build new fire hall on Clark Drive at Highway 99
June 3, 2019Squamish
The District will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of the new main hall on Clarke Drive. The 2019-2023 Financial Plan allocates $600,000 in 2019 for design for the replacement of the main Fire Hall.
Squamish tops BC in buying McDonald’s ice cream cones
June 3, 2019Squamish
Squamish is hardwired for adventure—and for McDonald’s ice cones, if you believe the latest news from the fast food company.
Driver flees RCMP checkpoint on Government Road
June 2, 2019Squamish
The incident happened on the evening of May 31, when Squamish RCMP was conducted a road check along Government Road. Police said it noticed a vehicle was trying to avoid police interaction.
Motorcycle crash claims life on Highway 99
June 2, 2019Sea to Sky
On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at approximately 3:15 PM, Whistler and Squamish RCMP and Emergency Services attended the scene of a fatal motorcycle collision on Highway 99, north of the Conroy Forest Service Road, about 20 kilometres south of Whistler, BC.
DOS, Conservation service issues urgent plea to manage wildlife attractants
May 30, 2019Squamish
A spike in reports of bears gaining access to garbage, organic and recycling totes is prompting the Conservation Officer Service (COS) and District of Squamish to issue an urgent plea to residents to manage wildlife attractants around their property.
Squamish Street Market is back this Father’s Day
May 30, 2019Life
Registration for vendors, food trucks and sponsors is on-going throughout the summer, says Peters. The next Squamish Street Market events take place on Sunday, July 14 and August 11.
DOS gets funding to upgrade Dentville section of Discovery Trail
May 29, 2019Squamish
The new funding from BC will enable a separated paved path with lighting.
SPCA seizes 15 badly neglected dogs
May 29, 2019BC/Canada
The BC SPCA executed a warrant on May 29 to seize 15 badly neglected Bichon Frise dogs from a Fraser Valley breeder.
Open burning to be restricted in Squamish beginning May 30
May 28, 2019Squamish
BC Wildfire Service has issued restrictions for Category 2 open fires in the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes Squamish.
Exempt e-bikes from PST: Squamish to Province
May 28, 2019Squamish
The BC Cycling Coalition has also launched a campaign to convince BC to exempt e-bikes from PST, and has submitted a formal request to remove the PST.
Squamish should lead on the new cannabis economy
May 28, 2019Squamish
The global attitudes are changing towards this plant, and Canada can be a leader in the development of policy that works for all levels of government.
Free bus rides for high school grads in June
May 27, 2019Squamish
BC Transit and its partner communities are offering the GradPASS program for graduating Grade 12 students all over the province.
Police arrest prolific thieves in Brackendale
May 26, 2019Squamish
Anyone with any information regarding the above files are asked to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to www.solvecrime.ca
Squamish Dairy Queen is hiring
May 24, 2019Squamish
If you are ‘craving a really sweet job’ then head to the Squamish Public Library in the first week of June.
Province adds 35 new campsites at Stawamus Chief Park
May 23, 2019Squamish
The province is adding 35 new campsites at the Stawamus Chief park as well as 10 tent pad sites at Tantalus Park in Squamish.
Local pianist to perform at Anglican church on June 7
May 23, 2019Squamish
The concert is the final production for the HSPAA season, and board member Veronica McPhee is excited to have Musseau performing.
Evacuating Squamish: DOS completes mass evacuation plan
May 22, 2019Squamish
Procedures for issuing an evacuation alert, evacuation order and phased neighbourhood evacuation are outlined in the plan, as well as a detailed system for distributing public information as quickly as possible.
Squamish music festival offers single day passes
May 21, 2019Squamish
Single day passes will be available to the general public on Friday, May 24 at 10 am. All passes, are available at www.constellationfest.ca, in limited quantities.
Keep the distance on cannabis store, schools tell council
May 20, 2019Squamish
Sea to Sky School District, Capilano University, and Vancouver Coastal Health are appealing to the council to reject a variance application for a cannabis store that is being proposed in the Chieftain Plaza.
BC to investigate ‘high, volatile’ gas prices in province
May 19, 2019BC/Canada
The Province is asking the British Columbia Utilities Commission’s (BCUC) to investigate the ‘high, volatile gasoline prices’ in British Columbia and has set terms of reference for the investigation.
What happened to Jodi ? Ten years of search for answers
May 17, 2019Life
Every day brings a fresh cycle of hope and despair, and there is a rarely a day Rob says his parent and the family don’t think about Jodi and what happened to her.
Squamish chamber gets cash boost to update Highway 99 billboard signs
May 16, 2019BC/Canada
The ambassador program will create proud promoters, supporters and advocates of Squamish and our businesses.
Police seek witnesses to serious crash near Lions Bay
May 15, 2019Sea to Sky
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by Sea to Sky Traffic Services and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) and nothing has been ruled out.
BC Ferries to add 92 extra sailings for long weekend
May 14, 2019Sea to Sky
From May 16 to 20, BC Ferries has scheduled 92 extra sailings on the most popular routes linking Metro Vancouver with Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
Mixed-use building proposed for Downtown Squamish
May 14, 2019Squamish
The district has received a development permit application for a two-building mixed-use development on 37781 Cleveland Avenue.























