Ashley Oakes appointed executive director of Howe Sound Women’s Centre
November 26, 2018Squamish
Ashley Oakes will officially begin her new role with the Howe Sound Women’s Centre on December 3rd, 2018.
Whistler invites applications for annual food truck program
November 23, 2018Sea to Sky
A Sea to Sky location, variety of menu, sourcing from local producers and commitment to zero waste strategy, etc are some of the criterias that RMOW applies to the selection process.
Strong winds, heavy rain expected Sunday night for Howe Sound
November 22, 2018Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a significant weather notification for the South Coast of B.C., including Howe Sound, beginning Sunday, November 25.
Fewer bear and cougar sightings in Squamish
November 22, 2018Squamish
Squamish citizens saw and reported fewer bears and cougars in town in 2017, compared to the 2016.
New purpose-built rental development approved in Squamish
November 20, 2018Squamish
Railtown, a new mixed-use residential and commercial development in the Northyards in Squamish, received its development permit from the outgoing council in October.
Province seeks anonymous tip-offs on money laundering
November 19, 2018BC/Canada
Do you have a tip-off about money laundering in horse racing, real estate and luxury car sales? The provincial government would like to hear from you.
Children’s bikes stolen from Downtown Squamish
November 19, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP is seeking information on theft of two children’s bikes from Downtown Squamish.
Updated: DOS to use provincial funds for Buckley Avenue housing project in Dentville
November 15, 2018Squamish
Squamish is one among the 42 communities where the province is moving ahead with 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes as part of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund.
BC approves Whistler’s application to increase hotel tax
November 14, 2018Sea to Sky
The RMOW expects the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) tax will bring approximately $2 million more on an annual basis.
Extreme weather shelter spaces open in Squamish
November 13, 2018Squamish
Local government will have the ability to decide how many spaces to activate on a given night, depending on the capacity of existing shelters and the estimated need, the province said.
Two arrested for drunk driving after crashes on Highway 99 in Squamish
November 12, 2018Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP has arrested two people for impaired driving in separate crash incidents last week on Highway 99.
First annual ‘BC Bud awards’ to be presented at cannabis conference in Vancouver
November 9, 2018BC/Canada
The O’Cannabiz Conference and Expo Vancouver will take place in December, and a new strain in the events will be the first annual BC Bud Awards that will celebrate ‘industry front-runners’ in cannabis.
American arrested in Squamish for overstay in Canada
November 8, 2018Squamish
The male driver was arrested for Fail to Stop as well under the Immigration Act for overstaying in the country. He was later turned over to CBSA for an assessment for his return to the US.
Private bus service between Squamish and Whistler begins on Nov. 15
November 7, 2018Sea to Sky
Squamish Connector has been approved by the province for a private commuter bus between Squamish and Whistler.
Island man banned from owning animals after dog nearly died from a severe flea infestation
November 6, 2018BC/Canada
The senior dog, named Rascal, was suffering from severe blood loss due to thousands of fleas when he was seized by BC SPCA special constables last year.
Squamish parents, do you know the signs of Autism ?
November 5, 2018Life
Despite the high rate of autism diagnoses in the country, there is often a lack of information available to new families about what autism is, and how to recognize the early signs.
Whistler expands no smoking areas to include Valley trail, village stroll
November 2, 2018Sea to Sky
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is moving ahead with smoking bylaw updates, which will create more smoke-free areas in Whistler.
Waterfront walkway, grassy mounds, an inter-tidal lagoon: Bosa proposes new community park
November 1, 2018Squamish
Located on the south east side of the Mamquam Blind Channel and across from the downtown core, Waterfront Landing is a new residential subdivision being developed by Bosa Properties.
‘A clear buyers market’: Home sales fell 43.5 per cent this September compared to last year
October 31, 2018Squamish
The supply of homes continues to outstrip demand in Metro Vancouver as home sales record a dramatic drop this September compared to last.
Province quadruples fines for party buses that don’t meet safety standards
October 30, 2018BC/Canada
Fines for party buses that don't meet provincial safety standards will increase from $81 to $318, making them among the highest in Western Canada.
50-seat restaurant, fitness studio proposed in Squamish business park
October 29, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish has received an application for a new industrial building on Queens Way, across from Kal Tire in the business park area in Squamish.
Man dies after fall from ladder in Dentville
October 28, 2018Squamish
The tragic accident happened on Saturday, October 27th, at approximately 3:20 pm, police said.
How you can help build the new Squamish music and arts festival
October 26, 2018Squamish
The festival will take place in the Hendrickson Field from July 26-28, 2019, amidst the stunning backdrop of the Squamish Chief.
Refresh Market returns to railway heritage park in November
October 26, 2018Squamish
Refresh Market returns to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish for its largest market of the year with 100 local artists, makers, and shops on November 16.
Dike upgrade project: Expect ‘significant’ truck traffic in Brackendale
October 25, 2018Squamish
The project will consist of raising, widening and adding rip-rap erosion protection for roughly 1.2km of dike along the Upper Judd Slough in Brackendale.























