Squamish News
DOS warns of man posing as district employee in Valleycliffe
District had received a few reports from Valleycliffe where homeowners have been contacted by an individual requesting to test their water.
Local climber dies after fall from the Chief
A local man is dead after fall from the Squamish Chief. The incident happened yesterday at 11:30 am. The 33-year-old man reportedly fell from the Angel's Crest portion of the north face.
Rescue underway for climbers stranded on Mount Tantalus
Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue are working to rescue two climbers stranded on a section of Mount Tantalus in the Tantalus Range.
Lab hours increase at Squamish General Hospital
The lab is now open on Mondays and offers expanded hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Heavy rain in forecast for Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Vancouver Island and the South Coast of British Columbia.
Squamish RCMP warn after two-year-old left alone in hot car
Squamish RCMP is issuing a warning after a two-year-old was left in a car on a hot day last week.
Rock blasting will restrict access to Smoke Bluffs Park
BC Hydro will be conducting rock blasting in Smoke Bluffs Park through August 17. The work is to replace two sets of BC Hydro High Voltage Transmission lines situated above the Bluffs.
DOS adopts bylaw to enforce no camping restrictions in sensitive areas
District of Squamish Council has adopted a camping bylaw to direct camping within the municipal boundary to designated campsites, and enable recreation-driven camping in a way that mitigates social and environmental impacts.
New group fitness studio to open in Squamish
F-45, a group training fitness studio with 1300 branches all over the world, is opening in the business park in Squamish by the end of July or early August.
DOS will levy a fee for false security alarms calls
The District of Squamish and Squamish RCMP will be enforcing the bylaw that allows a fee to be charged for police call outs to recurring false security alarm calls.