District remembers late Thor Froslev
September 13, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish has expressed its condolence to the community and the family of local artist Thor Froslev, who
Squamish Fire Rescue hiring paid on-call firefighters
September 13, 2022Squamish
Squamish Fire Rescue is accepting applications for paid on-call firefighter positions until Wednesday, October 12 at 4:30pm. The applicant must
Fruit trees main attractant for grizzly bear seen in Paradise Valley
September 13, 2022Sea to Sky
Conservation Officer Service says fruit trees are the main attractant for a grizzly bear that was seen in Paradise Valley.
Meal-delivery worker seriously injured in violent, unprovoked stabbing in Vancouver
September 12, 2022BC/Canada
Vancouver Police have made an arrest in a violent and unprovoked stabbing that left a meal-delivery worker with life-threatening injuries
New rec centre, parkade, and second downtown entrance priorities for Squamish First
September 12, 2022Squamish
A new recreation centre, parkade, and a second entrance to Downtown Squamish are key priorities of Squamish First. “The three
Winter tires are now required on Sea to Sky Highway
September 12, 2022Sea to Sky
Winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from October 1 to March 31. Due to
Heat wave sent 18 people to ER in Howe Sound in 2021: District report
September 12, 2022Squamish
The blistering heat in 2021 sent 18 people to hospital in Howe Sound, including seven people to the emergency department
Take steps to minimize exposure to smoky air: VCH
September 11, 2022Sea to Sky
Metro Vancouver has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of high concentrations of
Driver pepper sprayed, arrested after dragging Squamish RCMP officer under vehicle on Sea to Sky Highway
September 10, 2022Sea to Sky
A belligerent, erratic driver was pepper sprayed and arrested after the driver dragged a Squamish RCMP officer for a short
Police seek help looking for 500-pound bell stolen from West Vancouver church
September 10, 2022BC/Canada
West Vancouver Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 500-pound church bell that was stolen
Sea to Sky Courier pilots cargo bike project for local deliveries
September 9, 2022Squamish
An unusual vehicle has been making deliveries in Squamish. This three-wheeled cargo bike can carry up to 200 pounds of
BC Wildfire crews tackle wildfire near Hope
September 9, 2022BC/Canada
BC Wildfire Service and Hope Fire Department are responding to the Flood Falls Trail wildfire, located south west of Hope.
Second phase of Garibaldi Springs proposes 127 housing units
September 9, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish has received a development permit application for a multi-family development at the Garibaldi Springs site located
District adopts new Council Code of Conduct Bylaw
September 8, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish has adopted a Council Code of Conduct Bylaw that currently represents one of the strongest codes
Christina Walsh seeking a seat on Squamish council
September 8, 2022Squamish
Christina Walsh is seeking the community’s support for a seat on the council. Christina followed her heart and moved to
Two injured in Highway 99 accident triggered by medical conditions
September 8, 2022Sea to Sky
A car accident on Highway 99 and Mamquam Road on September 7 that injured two people was triggered by a
Pemberton is hiring paid, on-call firefighters
September 8, 2022Sea to Sky
The Village of Pemberton is looking for paid, on-call firefighters. Interested applicants should be permanent residents of Pemberton and able
District plans to amends bylaw to include single use non-plastic straws
September 7, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to amend the Single Use Items Reduction Bylaw to include single use non-plastic straws. In
Accident on Highway 99 and Mamquam Road; expect delays
September 7, 2022Sea to Sky
An accident at Mamquam Road and Highway 99 has the left lane blocked. Drive BC is urging people to drive
90-day roadside prohibition for drunk driver in Squamish
September 7, 2022Squamish
A drunk driver’s car was impounded and they were issued an immediate roadside prohibition for 90 days. On September 1,
Downtown Squamish hit-and-run leaves two women in hospital with life-altering injuries
September 6, 2022Squamish
One man has been arrested after a hit-and-run seriously injured two local women. Both were taken to the Lions Gate
Plan ahead and expect road closures, detours, slow speed for GranFondo: Squamish RCMP day:
September 6, 2022Sea to Sky
The GranFondo is set to return to the Sea to Sky on Saturday, September 10, 2022, starting at 7 am
Construction on Cheekeye Fan debris barrier could begin next year
September 6, 2022Squamish
District of Squamish staff is seeking council’s authority to submit a crown land application in the District’s name to allow
No injuries in rockfall at Stawamus Chief; Mamquam FSR closed
September 5, 2022Squamish
No injuries have been reported in a rock-fall incident at the Stawamus Chief. The incident took place at about 10:50 am,
New Westwinds Seniors Hub to open for 55+ community
September 3, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish has a new recreation and culture programming facility for the 55+ community. The Westwinds Seniors Hub,