Squamish News

The Squamish Valley Fire is now “Being Held”, which means sufficient suppression action has taken place and the fire is not likely to spread beyond existing or predetermined boundaries.

Timely action by Squamish RCMP has prevented what could have been a fatal drug overdose. Squamish RCMP responded to a report of two individuals who had overdosed on narcotics.

Sidewalks on Second Avenue in Downtown Squamish are not a priority—at least not for now, according to a senior district official.

The District of Squamish does not operate 5G hardware in town, and doesn’t plan to either, a senior official says.

From April 7 to April 13, Squamish RCMP and Sea to Sky Traffic Services impounded 11 vehicles for speeding on Highway 99.

The Government of B.C. is partnering with the District of Squamish and Squamish Helping Hands Society to provide 49 new temporary homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community.

Squamish RCMP is urging vigilance after a local citizen was targeted by scamsters. On April 2, a local resident received a spoof text from what appeared to be her phone company.

More than 120 residents of the Upper Squamish Valley who were evacuated on Wednesday, April 15, are returning to the area today.

The Squamish Valley fire is now 50 per cent contained, according to the update by BC Wildfire Service.

The BC SPCA is reaching out to offer pet food and supplies and emergency pet boarding for residents impacted by the Squamish Valley wildfire.