Squamish News
District’s building permit wait time affects affordability, citizen says
A citizen is raising concerns about 14 to 16 weeks time the district takes to issue a building permit for renovation.
Daily heat record broken in Squamish
The Squamish area set a new record of 31.2 C for the daily maximum temperatures since Environment Canada started keeping records in 1960.
Get local governments to meet UN goals, Squamish tells province
The District of Squamish wants the province to require all local governments to report on progress in achieving United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Sea to Sky SPCA expands outreach services
In an effort to relieve some of the financial hardships that COVID-19 might be inflicting upon pet guardians, BC SPCA Sea to Sky location has expanded its outreach services.
District licensing bylaws discriminatory: Cannabis store owner
A Squamish cannabis store owner wants district to change its policy to prohibit a person from owning or operating more than one cannabis store in town.
Heat warning issued for Howe Sound
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Howe Sound.
Ferrari impounded for speeding on Sea to Sky Highway
Squamish RCMP impounded a Ferrari for a week for speeding on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Woman dies after falling off cliff in Upper Squamish Valley
On Sunday at around 2:20 pm, Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue were called about a woman who fell down a rock field and cliff face on the Sigurd Peak off the Sigurd Trail loop.
Update: Woman seriously injured after falling into Crooked Falls
Squamish RCMP officers are asking people to avoid the Crooked Falls area in Upper Squamish Valley.
Squamish council supports free birth control prescription
Squamish council unanimously supported a motion asking the province to provide free contraception prescription under the BC Medical Services Plan.