BC rejects copper and gold mine project near Smithers
February 8, 2022BC/Canada
The Province has decided to not approve a mine and ancillary facilities near Smithers. An environmental assessment certificate will not
District to create heritage strategy
February 8, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish will be hiring a qualified professional through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to lead the
One dead, two injured in Pemberton area avalanches
February 6, 2022Sea to Sky
One person has died and two have suffered serious injuries in three separate avalanches in the Pemberton area. On Saturday,
Police investigating after 26 transit buses damaged in Vancouver
February 5, 2022BC/Canada
Vancouver Police and Metro Vancouver Transit Police are investigating after more than two dozen windows were broken on buses driving
Community invited to film screening, discussion on mental health
February 5, 2022Squamish
The Squamish Public Library, Under One Roof, and the Sea-to-Sky Community Action Team are inviting community members to an online screening of Dr. Gabor
Remains found in BC provincial park identified as Mission woman
February 4, 2022BC/Canada
On February 1, 2022 at 10:43 a.m., Mission RCMP Frontline members responded to a report of found human remains in
New hotel proposed in Squamish
February 4, 2022Squamish
Envisioning Excellence: A Proposed Addition to Squamish Hotels Landscape A Burnaby-based development group is proposing a new hotel in Squamish
District to replace two culverts in Squamish River Dike
February 4, 2022Squamish
The District of Squamish crews have started work on the Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough Culvert Replacement Project. The project aims
Squamish RCMP seek owner of stolen tools, mountain bike
February 3, 2022Squamish
Squamish RCMP are seeking the owners of stolen tool boxes and a mountain bike that was recovered by police. On
Whistle cessation at CN crossing possible but not guaranteed: District
February 3, 2022Squamish
A report to the Council on the proposed Hunter Place development notes that whistle cessation may be possible at the
Teen driving at 225 km/h on Highway 1 in North Van hit with fines
February 3, 2022BC/Canada
A 90-day driving prohibition, 30-day vehicle impoundment, and fines and costs climbing into the thousands are among consequences a 19-year-old
Sunshine Coast RCMP search for missing woman
February 3, 2022BC/Canada
Sunshine Coast RCMP are looking for a missing 48-year-old Carol Fisher. Carol was last seen February 1 at approximately 10:30
Speeding driver’s car impounded in Brackendale
February 2, 2022Sea to Sky
Squamish RCMP officers issued a ticket to a driver speeding in Brackendale and impounded the vehicle. On January 28, officers
Mamquam Sewer Project to cost $1.2 million more; construction begins in 2022
February 2, 2022Squamish
The Mamquam Sewer Project is likely to cost approximately $1.2 million more than what had been originally budgeted, according to
Petition urges support for Sea to Sky transit workers on strike
February 2, 2022Sea to Sky
A petition by a Whistler resident is calling upon Sea to Sky residents to support transit workers on strike since
Deadline approaching for groundwater users to apply for licence
February 2, 2022BC/Canada
A crucial deadline for select groundwater users is less than 30 days away. March 1, 2022, at midnight (Pacific time),
Alert about COVID testing scams that collect personal data
February 2, 2022BC/Canada
Given the scarce nature of tests, a new scam has arisen in the form of fake COVID-19 testing meant as
Special weather statement for Metro Vancouver
February 2, 2022BC/Canada
A special weather statement is in effect for Metro Vancouver. The advisory is also in effect for other parts of
One held for stealing from Squamish COVID clinic; gun, ammunition seized
February 1, 2022Squamish
Squamish RCMP have arrested one person for stealing from the local COVID-vaccination clinic, and also seized weapons from the suspect.
Council moves to ban single-use plastic items in Squamish
February 1, 2022Squamish
District of Squamish Council is moving to ban the sale of single-use plastic items in the community. On December 14,
First net-zero building of Squamish proposed on Second Avenue
February 1, 2022Squamish
District of Squamish Council will vote on giving first reading to the town’s first net-zero mixed-use or apartment building in
Council adds conditions for renovating or building suites in flood-prone areas
January 31, 2022Squamish
District of Squamish Council voted to add two conditions on renovating or building secondary suites in flood-prone areas in the
Group to block Horseshoe Bay ferry, Iron Workers Memorial Bridge tomorrow
January 30, 2022Squamish
A group of activists is planning to block Highway 1 and disrupt Monday morning rush hour on the North Shore.
MP Patrick Weiler announces funding for stronger asset management in Sea to Sky
January 29, 2022Sea to Sky
Government of Canada is investing $145,600 in communities across the Sea to Sky Corridor through the Municipal Asset Management Program
Snowfall warning for Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler
January 29, 2022Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning in effect for Sea to Sky Highway. Snowfall with total amounts of 15