Squamish News
Technical issues delay fast commuter ferry between Squamish and Vancouver
A fast ferry being designed by two Powell River entrepreneurs was supposed to be transporting people to Vancouver three years ago, but technical difficulties have delayed the ambitious project.
Squamish RCMP reports serious fire injuries because of accelerant use
Squamish RCMP along with Squamish Fire Services is issuing a warning regarding the use of accelerants on fires to the
New marijuana dispensary in downtown Squamish riles local dad
A local father is questioning the district on why it gave a business licence to a new medical marijuana dispensary in downtown Squamish.
What we can learn from abandoned vessels
As a Member of Parliament, I saw the blight caused by irresponsible people who dumped their boats like parkland litter.
Garibaldi Springs golf course development: park maintenance, building on green space divides council
The public funding of the park maintenance and the logic of putting homes on an OCP-designated Greenways Corridor dominated the debate at a recent council meeting. A divided council sent the Garibaldi Springs golf course development to a public hearing on a 4-3 vote.
Nesters new foray into health food inspired by Squamish
There is one big reason Nesters Market is making a new foray into health food and wellness: Squamish. Health consciousness and fitness drives Squamish and the new store is driven by that ethos, says Nesters Manager, Sean Daly.
Police seek suspects for residential theft in Valleycliffe
Squamish RCMP is looking for anyone with information about those responsible for two instances of break and enter reported on Plateau Drive in Valleycliffe.
SORCA and developer Bob Cheema sign MOU
SORCA and Vancouver developer Bob Cheema have entered into a precedent setting memorandum of understanding to develop a vision for District Lots 509 and 510 as Canada’s first bike-in, bike-out mountain bike community.
Squamish receives $3.9 million in federal funding for dike upgrades
The grant will fund the full estimated cost to upgrade 1.2 kilometres of Squamish River dike at the Upper Judd Slough in the Brackendale area. Work on the project is expected to begin this summer.
Police tow dirt bike, issue violation ticket in Brackendale
The driver was identified and issued several Violation Tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act and the Off Road Vehicle Act. The dirt bike was also towed for not having insurance.