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,
Squamish-based Blonyx to provide electrolyte drinks to riders at RBC GranFondo Whistler
September 3, 2022Squamish
Blonyx Biosciences Inc., a sports nutrition brand based in North Vancouver and Squamish, has announced that it has been selected
Home prices hold steady in Squamish, despite interest rate hikes: Report
September 2, 2022Squamish
Home prices held steady in Squamish and Sunshine Coast this year while they fell in other Greater Vancouver communities after
Day-use passes at Garibaldi Park will only be required on weekends
September 2, 2022BC/Canada
BC Parks has made changes to the Day-Use pass program at the Garibaldi, Golden Ears, and Joffre Lakes Provincial Parks.
MP Weiler announces $926,000 funding to increase conservation efforts in Howe Sound
September 2, 2022Sea to Sky
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, alongside Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine
Jenna Stoner seeks re-election as councillor
September 1, 2022Squamish
Jenna Stoner is seeking re-election as Councillor for the District of Squamish in the October 15th municipal election. Jenna was
Over 6,000 people register for GrandFondo Whistler
September 1, 2022Sea to Sky
Jennifer Hawkrigg has won several medals as a member of Canada’s national snowboard team. Yet it’s a new sport –
Eric Andersen seeks re-election as councillor
September 1, 2022Squamish
Eric Andersen has announced his intention to seek re-election as a District of Squamish Councillor. Dealing with growth will surely
Council candidate Adrien Byrne joins “Squamish First”
September 1, 2022Squamish
Adrien Byrne has announced that he will be joining Squamish First – a coalition of like-minded individuals who are rallying
Armand Hurford to run for mayor of Squamish
September 1, 2022Squamish
District of Squamish Councillor Armand Hurford has announced his candidacy for Mayor in this October’s general local elections. A fourth
Squamish RCMP investigating catalytic converter thefts in town
September 1, 2022Squamish
On August 23, Squamish RCMP responded to an attempted catalytic converter theft which was disrupted by the car’s alarm. However,
Two Squamish residents get jiu-jitsu black belts
August 31, 2022Squamish
Locals Mike Nasu and Neil Mcwatt were awarded black belts at a special seminar on August 20 at the local
One dead in fiery Coquihalla Highway crash
August 30, 2022Squamish
A crash on the Coquihalla Highway has left one person dead and one person with injuries. On August 29,
“Squamish First” member Mike Young to run for Mayor
August 30, 2022Squamish
Mike Young, who has called Squamish home for the last 21 years, is running for Mayor of Squamish in the
SLRD to conduct Curbside Tune-up in Britannia Beach and Furry Creek
August 30, 2022Sea to Sky
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District in partnership with Squamish Climate Action Network (Squamish CAN) is conducting curbside collection services checks to
District to hold public hearing on marine zones
August 30, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish is holding a Public Hearing for Marine Zones in the community. The public hearing will be
Heat warning for Howe Sound
August 29, 2022Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Howe Sound. Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near
Going to Alice Lake Provincial Park? Don’t park on Alice Lake Road
August 29, 2022Squamish
Smart Choices for Visitors: Parking Tips for Alice Lake Provincial Park Going for a visit to the Alice Lake Provincial
























