Squamish News
Squamish non-profits are here to support locals
The local non-profits are still open and actively working toward solutions to meet the needs of our communities during this health crisis.
Vancity implements 0% interest rate on credit cards
Vancity is temporarily cutting credit card interest rates to 0%, and deferring minimum payments for those facing financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19.
Squamish RCMP seeks witnesses to theft and car fire
Squamish RCMP is seeking witnesses to the theft of a car that was later set on fire.
Hospital emergency is open for those needing urgent care: VCH
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Squamish General Hospital emergency department is well prepared to safely receive and care for all those who need urgent and emergency care.
District bylaw officers to patrol busy areas in town
District of Squamish bylaw officers will be patrolling busy areas in town this long weekend.
More police patrols in Sea to Sky corridor this weekend
Beginning today, there will be an increase in police presence at local and provincial parks, on Crown land, waterways, and on Whistler Blackcomb ski hill.
Oceanfront Park closed to vehicles on long weekend
The Oceanfront Park will be closed to mitigate the influx of visitors this long weekend.
Extensive damage to home in downtown fire
Squamish Fire Rescue attended to a structure fire on Fourth Avenue following a call to 9.1.1 at approximately 2:40 a.m on March 9.
Police dog sniffs out robbery suspect in Britannia Beach
A police dog sniffed out a suspect in Britannia Beach after a Facebook tip helped police locate a stolen van in the area.
Local starts petition to restrict traffic on Sea to Sky Highway
Shawn Gagnon started the petition yesterday and it has already accumulated more than 1,000 signatures.