BC fines two for trafficking bear paws and gall bladders
July 9, 2018BC/Canada
BC Government has issued fines of $46,000 after two individuals were found guilty on six counts under the Wildlife Act for trafficking bear parts.
Throwback Thursday: When they wondered if this village of 1200 will grow
July 5, 2018Squamish
'Will this village of 1200 grow?' It was over 50 years ago the Vancouver Sun posed that question about Squamish to the local municipal clerk, Hannah McCormack.
Police seek public assistance in locating missing Squamish woman
July 4, 2018Squamish
Sadie-Rose is described as First Nations, brown hair, brown eyes, 5'5". She has had verbal communications with family but her whereabouts and safety is unknown.
Police reports ‘significant’ drug seizure from Lions Bay home
July 4, 2018Sea to Sky
Sea to Sky RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) executed a Search Warrant yesterday morning in Lions Bay that led to the recovery of drugs.
Search teams working to recover bodies of three people who fell from Shannon Falls
July 3, 2018Squamish
The RCMP and Squamish SAR are working to recover the bodies in an 'extremely difficult and dangerous terrain,' according to Cpl Sascha Banks of Squamish RCMP.
Police to investigate deaths of missing Squamish men as homicide
June 29, 2018Squamish
Investigators are now treating the death of two Squamish men as a homicide and not a random incident, RCMP said in a media release.
Yes, rental situation is dire in town, but there is hope
June 27, 2018Squamish
The situation does seem dire. However there is hope. All levels of government are responding to the housing crisis in Canada.
Squamish councillors can now attend committee meetings remotely
June 26, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish councillors can now participate electronically at council committee meetings, which include Committee of the Whole and Standing Committee meetings.
District of Squamish wins marketing innovation award
June 25, 2018Squamish
The District of Squamish Economic Development Office has been recognized by the B.C. Economic Development Association with a Marketing Innovation Award for its newly launched micro-site.
Police seek man who exposed himself in Valleycliffe
June 25, 2018Squamish
The woman told the police the incident happened around 4 pm on the trail network near Magnolia and Guilford Drive.
Police recover Delta man’s body from Alice Lake
June 21, 2018Squamish
RCMP underwater team has recovered the body of a 20-year-old Delta man from Alice Lake.
Squamish beats province in plummeting home sales
June 20, 2018Squamish
Changes in mortgage rules introduced by the Bank of Canada and interest rate increases seem to be having a cooling effect on the red hot real estate market in Squamish as well as the province.
Fire danger rating high in Squamish
June 20, 2018Squamish
During a High Fire Danger Rating, forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts.
District plans off-leash dog areas in Downtown, Valleycliffe and Brackendale
June 18, 2018Squamish
In the fall of 2014, council directed staff to work with “Responsible Dog Owners’ Groups of Squamish” (RDOGS) to explore off leash locations within the District of Squamish.
Increase in impaired driving calls concerning: Squamish RCMP
June 17, 2018Squamish
Police also set up a roadblock on Saturday night in the Garibaldi Highlands which led to the opening of three files related to impaired driving.
Five Ways Yoga Can Make Your Recovery Easier
June 17, 2018Life
Yoga is a powerful natural way to strengthen the mind, body and spirit, and it helps build resiliency in recovery from addictive behaviours, depression, anxiety and emotional trauma.
BC Government to give $40,000 to Tough Mudder Whistler organizers
June 15, 2018Sea to Sky
Tough Mudder is expected to attract over 11,000 participants who will pour an estimated $4 million into the local economy.
Four Squamish citizens pitch a ‘mind blowing’ ‘heart opening’ festival to the district
June 14, 2018Life
The group made their first formal proposal for an annual music and art festival to District of Squamish councillors on Tuesday, June 12 in a council committee meeting.
Police arrest man for cutting railroad rails in Paradise Valley
June 11, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP has arrested a man for mischief after he was found cutting railroad rails in Paradise Valley.
Kelly Dyer and Toronto comic Jeff Elliott to perform at Knotty Burl in Downtown Squamish
June 11, 2018Life
Dyer says comedy is alive and well in Squamish and he is inviting the community to the latest installment featuring Toronto comic Jeff Elliot
Jaye Russell is the new executive director for Sea to Sky Community Services
June 11, 2018Squamish
She has held senior positions for the City of Calgary and the Calgary Homeless Foundation, the Vancouver Aquarium and the City of Vancouver.
Squamish based company says its carbon capture research will enable clean fuels and reduce emissions
June 8, 2018Squamish
A Squamish based company says it has published new peer reviewed research that show carbon capture from the atmosphere is more affordable and cost effective than previously thought.
Want to build or upgrade off-road vehicle trails ? Apply to the province for funding
June 7, 2018BC/Canada
The provincial government is now accepting applications from organizations who want to build or upgrade off-road vehicle (ORV) trails.
Wildlife group issues plea to save bear family in downtown Squamish
June 6, 2018Squamish
A mother and her cubs have been able to access garbage in the downtown area and are now on a path that may lead to their destruction.
Blessed Coast festival back in Squamish in July
June 5, 2018Squamish
The festival celebrates the rich coastal culture of BC by showcasing Yoga Teachers, Leaders and First Nations Elders alongside artists from around the world.




















