These sensitive ecosystems are extremely vulnerable to invasive species such as Orange Hawkweed. “Invasive plants, like Orange Hawkweed, are prolific seeders, and are very successful at spreading along hiking and biking trails” explained Greenberg.

She said there are a number of ongoing and upcoming issues and decisions that are critical to the livability of Squamish, and she believes those discussions and decisions will require experienced and steady leadership in the Mayor’s chair. 

While she had earlier indicated that she would run for the town's top position, Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman has made it clear she won't seek re-election in the upcoming elections.

Loverin said he would bring his knowledge of Squamish and the needs of young families to the role if elected to city council.

Squamish RCMP are reminding the public to not leave valuables in their vehicles when parking in public camping grounds or in the local provincial parks.

District of Squamish is worried false and dishonest information may be submitted to the district during a public hearing process.

Jeff Cooke has announced he will run for Mayor with an eye to shape the town’s future as it faces the intense pressure of explosive growth.

WorkSafeBC is raising concerns about an increase in hearing loss among workers in the oil and gas drilling sector and is alerting employers and workers about the problem.

Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has closed swimming at Wayside Park today until further notice, due to higher than recommended E.coli levels (fecal coliform concentrations) in the water.

Sammy Badger, who was badly burned in March this year, is releasing an appropriately titled track ‘Phoenix’ today, under the name Valor Grey.

Life-long Squamish citizen, John French, has announced he will run for council in the upcoming municipal elections on October 20.

BC Wildfire Service personnel are making slow yet steady progress on wildfires, despite challenging weather conditions and heightened fire danger ratings in the region, according to the latest update provided by the service.

BC Transit is introducing two new transit routes in town that it says will improve service to Garibaldi Village as well as Quest University. 

A retired helicopter pilot with the US Army, Keane has also served as Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Dynegy Europe and spent several years in various roles with Apache Corp. and Conoco, Inc.  

The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive project is a province-wide initiative that helps feed thousands across BC who rely on food banks for their basic nutritional needs.

Primal Quest, which bills itself as North America's premier expedition adventure race, will conduct a race in Squamish, from September 6 through September 15.

With over 500 fires burning across the province, the year 2018 is the fourth-largest fire season since 1950, data from BC Wildfire Service reveals.

This knowledge deficit and the shortage of new tried-and-true strategies are what is leading decision-makers and the public astray when it comes adapting to and responding to the new wildfire paradigm that is unfolding in our forests.

A Squamish man has been charged after RCMP executed a search warrant and located suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, and weapons at his home in downtown Squamish.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, made the declaration based on the recommendation from B.C.’s wildfire and emergency management officials.

Staff recently told council data shows the building does receive traffic, especially in the summer months, but the district still sees opportunities for growth.

The heavy alcohol consumption in Squamish is one among the several interesting trends captured in the Vital Signs 2017 report, an initiative of the Squamish Community Foundation.

The work began on August 7, 2018, and will continue for approximately six months, and is expected to generate 25 jobs, the company said.    

Started by Squamish teen Gagan Chaggar, a petition demanding those concrete barriers along Highway 99 near the Alice Lake road was signed by close to 5,000 people.

From Downtown Vancouver to Kelowna and Kamloops, red-light intersections at high crash intersections will now work round the clock.