Squamish RCMP reports: mountain bike theft, shots fired on Shannon Creek, computer scam
June 4, 2018Squamish
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, text 274637, or go to www.solvecrime.ca
Stop, pay up or go to jail: BC issues warning to illegal trail builders in Sea to Sky region
June 4, 2018Sea to Sky
In April, staff from BC Parks and the BC Wildfire Service deactivated an unauthorized trail that began within Garibaldi Provincial Park, and extended to Crown land below the park.
Island SAR isolates locations in search for missing Squamish men
May 30, 2018Squamish
Westcoast Inland Search and Rescue, the Search and Rescue team based in Ucluelet, has joined the friends and family of the two missing Squamish men in efforts to locate them.
Ice rink, gym, renovated change rooms: Tell district what you want for a better Brennan Park Recreation Centre
May 30, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish is seeking the public's input on how to renovate or expand the Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
New provincial taxes will hurt families and businesses: MLA Jordan Sturdy
May 30, 2018Sea to Sky
West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy says the new provincial taxation system will negatively impact the economy and hurt local families and businesses in the area.
New bus service to connect downtown with Shannon Falls, Chief and Gondola
May 30, 2018Squamish
A new pilot bus service will enable citizens to take a bus from Downtown Squamish to the town’s main attractions such as Shannon Falls, the Stawamus Chief and the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Squamish singer to take centre stage in Vancouver opera show
May 27, 2018Life
The Howe Sound grad will perform in Toward Tomorrow, a gala benefit concert at Marpole United Church in Vancouver.
Squamish taxpayers, know who got how much in district tax breaks
May 27, 2018Squamish
The district's tax incentive program ran for three years and was discontinued in 2016, although those who applied that year would be eligible for exemptions until 2021.
Police reports high impact collision on Squamish Valley Road
May 27, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP said on May 26, around 5:15 pm, Squamish RCMP were called to a collision which had happened on Highway 99 at Squamish Valley Road.
District issues call for a public art project on Truth and Reconciliation
May 25, 2018Squamish
Applications for part one of the project are open to Indigenous artists working in a range of media including sculpture, infrastructure and multi-media installation.
Squamish, Whistler among least affordable places for renters in BC
May 23, 2018Sea to Sky
In Squamish, the average rent was $1,304, with 36 per cent renters spending more than 30 per cent of their income on rent.
District to conduct ammonia leak emergency drill
May 22, 2018Squamish
The district of Squamish will conduct an emergency drill to simulate the response to an ammonia leak at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre ice arena today, Thursday, May 24 at 11 a.m.
Open fire restrictions are now in effect for Squamish
May 21, 2018Squamish
BC Wildfire Service has issued restrictions for open fires in the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes Squamish.
Toddler seriously injured in accident on Government Road
May 20, 2018Squamish
The boy was transported to Squamish General Hospital with 'substantial injuries' and is now being treated at BC Children's Hospital.
After three years and a court order, a downtown property owner may just clean up
May 17, 2018Squamish
If you are wondering why it took so long for a cleanup, the list provided by officials gives a sense of the enormity of the task they faced.
All aboard ! Day out with Thomas adventure comes to Squamish
May 16, 2018Squamish
Children can spend a day with their friend Thomas when the Engine pulls into the Railway Heritage Park in Squamish on May 19-21 and then May 26 and 27 this year.
Developer gets priority with passive housing project in Northyards
May 16, 2018Squamish
Building passive housing will enable a developer to bypass the development line to build townhouse project on Aspen Road in the Northyards.
Squamish RCMP investigating shots fired on Finch Drive
May 15, 2018Squamish
On Tuesday, May 8th, around 12:15 am, the local police were notified that gunshots were heard in the 1000 block of Finch Drive.
Police warn after second Squamish River incident
May 14, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP is asking locals and visitors to use extreme caution when around the rivers after second incident involving recreation in the Squamish River .
District installs permanent signs on popular Brackendale trail
May 14, 2018Squamish
The District of Squamish has installed permanent signs cautioning residents about wildlife on a popular Brackendale trail.
Search underway for man swept in Squamish River
May 13, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP and SAR are actively searching for man who fell into the Squamish river this afternoon.
‘I had to be her rock’: A Squamish mom’s story of love and healing
May 11, 2018Life
After her daughter was badly burned in an accident, local mom Tamara Stanners knew she had to do whatever it took to help put her child on the road to healing.
Sea to Sky gala raises $60,000 for community programs
May 10, 2018Sea to Sky
The gala was sponsored by eleven businesses from Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.
More space for animals and the community: Squamish SPCA family will grow this fall
May 9, 2018Squamish
The new SPCA manager, Krista Unser, says 2018 will be a big year for SPCA as the new facility will enable the organisation to do much more for people as well as the animals in the community.
New hospice building to open in spring 2019
May 7, 2018Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is partnering with the Squamish Hospice Society to build a four-bed hospice in Squamish. It is expected to open by spring next year.





















