Neighbours of Garibaldi Estates decry council decision on densification
May 25, 2023Squamish
After time to ponder, reflect and wonder what’s next, we, the residents of Garibaldi Estates, are still feeling gutted by
Whistler RCMP look for man wanted on sexual assault charges
May 24, 2023BC/Canada
Whistler RCMP is seeking the public’s help in finding a man wanted on sexual assault charges. Police is looking for
Update: Missing Squamish Nation man found
May 24, 2023Squamish
Update: Squamish RCMP says the missing Squamish Nation man has been found safe. Police thanks the community for their assistance
Impaired driver’s car impounded after read-end collision on Sea to Sky Highway
May 24, 2023Squamish
Over the past week, Squamish RCMP officers investigated four impaired driving reports. In the first case, BC Highway Patrol Squamish
Sidewalks and bike lanes planned for Westway, Depot Road, Third Ave
May 24, 2023Squamish
Sidewalks and bike lanes on Depot Road, from Government Road to Highway 99, sidewalks and bike lanes on Third Avenue,
Squamish RCMP investigates rental scam
May 23, 2023Squamish
Squamish RCMP is investigating a rental scam in the community. On May 18, a renter signed a subrental agreement with
District receives $999,250 grant for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Story Experience at the adventure centre
May 23, 2023Squamish
B.C. Destination Development Fund has awarded a $999,250 grant for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Story Experience Enhancement Project at the Squamish
Fires in public spaces strictly prohibited in Squamish
May 21, 2023Squamish
The District of Squamish is reminding people that fires are ‘strictly prohibited’ in public spaces within the district. These include
Man drowns trying to rescue dog in Cypress Park creek
May 20, 2023Squamish
A West Vancouver man has died after trying to rescue dog from fast-flowing creek in West Vancouver. On May 19th,
Watermain work in Brackendale; expect noise, delays
May 20, 2023Squamish
The District of Squamish is informing the community about potential delays from a water main upgrade project in Brackendale. Crews
SORCA plans to open revamped bike skills park in fall
May 20, 2023Squamish
A newly revamped bike skills park for beginner and intermediate riders is expected to be open in fall at Brennan
Angler fined for fishing in conservation area near Nanaimo
May 19, 2023BC/Canada
A recreational angler was fined for illegally fishing in Rockfish Conservation Area near Nanaimo. On April 5, in Nanaimo Provincial
Two new buildings proposed in Squamish business park
May 18, 2023Squamish
Today, the District’s Advisory Design Panel will discuss a delegated development permit application for two new industrial buildings on Progress
Flooding closes Squamish River FSR, Ashlu Road; streamflow warning for Squamish
May 18, 2023Squamish
As of today, May 18, the Squamish River FSR, Ashlu Branch 02 and Elaho road are closed due to current
Five rescued from burning vehicle near Lillooet
May 18, 2023BC/Canada
Five people were taken to hospital after a vehicle caught fire after falling off a cliff near Lilooeet. On May
Suspect sought for damaging 400 cars at BC car dealership
May 17, 2023BC/Canada
Coquitlam RCMP is appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of a mischief series at the Journey Chrysler
Sea to Sky Eagles head to Victoria for a milestone sports festival
May 17, 2023Squamish
This June marks the 50th anniversary of Operation Trackshoes (OT), an annual sports festival held in Victoria for BC residents
Alert: Spill notice issued for Cheakamus Dam
May 17, 2023Squamish
The District of Squamish has received a Spill Notice from BC Hydro informing that a spill of 170 cubic meters
Candy thief’s car impounded by Squamish RCMP
May 17, 2023Squamish
A man who stole candy from a local store had his car impounded after he did poorly on field sobriety
Open fire ban starts tomorrow in Squamish
May 16, 2023Squamish
Effective on Thursday, May 18, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes
New wildfire in Cat Lake area is ‘being held’
May 16, 2023BC/Canada
BC Wildfire Crews are working to stamp out a small wildfire in the Cat Lake area. The wildfire is under
“Garbage just about everywhere”: Cat Lake caretaker appeals for responsible behaviour
May 16, 2023Squamish
Mark Wilmot was saddened, repulsed and yet not completely surprised when he visited Cat Lake Recreation Site recently. Wilmot, who
Squamish developer to use geothermal energy in new development
May 16, 2023Squamish
A local developer has announced a new partnership to build the town’s newest community with geothermal energy. Terrasource and Diamond
Update: Squamish Valley wildfire grows to 38 hectares
May 14, 2023Squamish
As many as 16 firefighters and two helicopters are working to extinguish the Shovelnose Creek wildfire in Squamish Valley. The fire was first reported to BC Wildfire Service around 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 13.
Crews respond to out-of-control wildfire near Squamish
May 13, 2023Squamish
Update: The wildfire in Squamish has now grown to 15 hectares. —- BC Wildfire Service crews are responding to a

























