District, SORCA announce bike camps
February 27, 2019Squamish
Program offerings include spring break and summer camps, after-school rides and school professional development day camps in the spring and fall.
Vancouver Coastal Health to study best time in the day to exercise
February 6, 2019Sea to Sky
The Time of Day Study will determine the safest time of day to exercise based on the presence of arrhythmia—or irregular heartbeats—during exercise.
District issues wind storm update
February 4, 2019Squamish
The current wind storm is resulting in power outages, flying debris and potential tree damage. Strong outflow winds and bitterly cold wind chills are expected to continue through Tuesday.
Squamish SPCA organises contest for ‘superstar’ pet
January 31, 2019Life
The BC SPCA’s Sea to Sky Branch in Squamish is calling on owners of a BC SPCA cat or kitten to tell us why their pet is a superstar.
Reservations open for national parks and historic sites
January 21, 2019BC/Canada
Reservations are now available for visits between April 2019 and March 2020.
Squamish Mental Health Service has a new number
January 20, 2019Squamish
A new digital phone system is being installed to help provide better, more reliable, client-focused service to people in the Sea to sky region.
Home owners confront thieves who broke into Brackendale home
January 20, 2019Squamish
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at approximately 3:30 am Squamish RCMP responded to a report of a Break and Enter and a Robbery in Brackendale.
Domino’s Pizza to open store in Squamish
January 18, 2019Life
The company is busy working on the construction of the store, which will be located in the Solterra Business Park, across from Home Depot.
District to close all clothing donation bins in Squamish
January 11, 2019Squamish
There are several options to support local charities through the donation of clothing and household items, said communications manager Christina Moore.
Alberta company fined $1.775 million for exposing blue herons to bitumen
January 10, 2019BC/Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s investigation confirmed 31 great blue herons were found in an abandoned sump, and 30 of the birds were deceased upon discovery.
Community rallies behind local mom battling rare cancer
January 9, 2019Life
Friends and family of a Squamish mom battling a rare and aggressive cancer are rallying behind her and urging the community to support a GoFundMe campaign. for her
“Women’s Ski Day” returns to Whistler Olympic Park
January 9, 2019Sea to Sky
For only $10, women can register for a special day which includes a ski lesson and après.
Squamish RCMP, Lions Bay SAR search for missing woman
January 8, 2019Squamish
Prebushewski was last seen at 10 am on Sunday and left on foot from the home she was staying at on Kelvin Grove Way, and has not been seen since.
District of Squamish pays tribute to Chris McCrum
January 8, 2019Squamish
McCrum, an avid mountain biker and a passionate SORCA volunteer, passed away in an avalanche near Pebble Creek in Pemberton.
New Squamish tourist attraction invites investment from community
January 7, 2019Squamish
Squamish Canyon launched its equity crowdfunding campaign recently, and those interested can invest from $250 on the platform.
Wind and snowfall warnings issued for Howe Sound
January 6, 2019Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Howe Sound. Snowfall with total amounts of about 20 cm is expected.
Funding available for new cycling infrastructure
January 4, 2019Squamish
A call for submissions to the 2019-20 BikeBC program is now open.
District to remove danger trees along Mamquam Road
January 3, 2019Squamish
The danger trees are predominantly deceased Maple and Cottonwood trees, or trees with defects such as large cavities and root rot.
ICBC’s 6.3 per cent interim rate hike approved
January 1, 2019BC/Canada
As of April 1, all new and renewal policies will be subject to the rate hike.
High streamflow advisory issued for Howe Sound
January 1, 2019Squamish
Rainfall amounts are expected to be the heaviest for West Vancouver Island, with storm precipitation totals by Thursday afternoon potentially exceeding 150 mm.
Squamish RCMP seeks public’s help in finding fraudster
January 1, 2019Squamish
As a result of numerous files being generated in our community, the Squamish RCMP is seeking any additional victims of similar incidents to come forward.
Winter storm warning issued for Howe Sound
December 29, 2018Squamish
An approaching Pacific frontal system brings a messy winter mix to the Sea to Sky corridor today through Thursday.
Mini Flea Market in Downtown Squamish to close for good
December 28, 2018Life
One of the oldest stores in Downtown Squamish will be closing its door to the community next year. The mini-flea market on Cleveland Avenue will close down in February.
Liam, Olivia, Emma top baby names in BC for 2018
December 27, 2018BC/Canada
Liam is the most popular name for babies born in British Columbia this year.
VCH warns of carbon monoxide risk in winter
December 24, 2018Squamish
During the past few week, there have been several instances of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in B.C. with as many as 14 people treated in the hyperbaric chamber at Vancouver General Hospital.























