Rainfall warning issued for Squamish
December 25, 2024Squamish
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Squamish with heavy rain expected to persist from midday today through Boxing
Home occupants ‘unaccounted’ in Highway 99 mudslide
December 15, 2024Squamish
Occupants of one home affected by the mudslide remain unaccounted, says Squamish RCMP. “As a result of the slide, one
EAO orders Woodfibre LNG to stop ‘unauthorized’ use of boat ramps to ferry material
December 13, 2024Squamish
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has ordered Woodfibre LNG to ‘cease the unauthorized use’ of boat ramps to transport material
Squamish’s Lavendel Farm to hosts first-ever Winter Wonderland event
December 13, 2024Squamish
Lavendel Farm, located at 40820 Government Road, is set to bring festive cheer to the community with its inaugural Winter
District to buy new traffic counter, take traffic calming requests from residents
December 13, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish is updating its traffic calming policy and plans to take traffic calming requests from residents through
Driver and passenger rescued after truck crashes into water at BC Ferries terminal
December 12, 2024Squamish
Comox Valley RCMP are investigating after a pickup truck drove through barriers and into the water at the BC Ferries
Gas rates to increase 17.5 percent on January 1 for FortisBC customers
December 11, 2024BC/Canada
As of January 1, 2025, FortisBC residential gas customers across most of British Columbia can expect an average increase of
Eight-year-old killed in collision between snowplow and SUV on BC Highway
December 10, 2024Squamish
A collision between a snowplow dump truck and a green Kia SUV has killed an eight-year-old boy, and BC Highway
Temporary commercial soil processing facility proposed near highway in Britannia Beach
December 9, 2024Sea to Sky
The Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) staff has expressed support for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application by Tiger Bay
Paid parking in Squamish: District staff presents two options to council
December 9, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish will present two options for paid parking to the council in an upcoming Committee of the
District plans 30km/h speed limit in Downtown and Oceanfront Squamish
December 9, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish staff supports a consultant’s recommendation to implement a 30km/h speed limit in the Downtown and Oceanfront area.
Heavy rainfall in forecast for Squamish
December 6, 2024Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Howe Sound and Metro Vancouver, with heavy rain forecasted from this evening
Police advisory: Expect significant traffic delays near Lions Gate Bridge
December 6, 2024Squamish
West Vancouver police advise drivers to brace for significant traffic delays near the Lions Gate Bridge this weekend, particularly at
Squamish Helping Hands invited community to walk and fundraise on the Coldest Night of the Year
December 5, 2024Squamish
Squamish Helping Hands Society encourages Squamish residents to team up, fundraise, and walk in The Coldest Night of the Year
Construction at landfill starts next week; expect major delays
December 5, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish has announced that construction work at the landfill transfer station will begin on December 9, leading
District of Squamish launches survey on parking
December 4, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish seeks public input as it develops a plan to manage Downtown and tourism-based parking. The community
District proposes increase in utility rates for 2025
December 3, 2024Squamish
Squamish residents will have to dig deeper into their pockets in 2025 as the District plans to increase utility fees
District plans to limit ‘ultra-large’ homes in Squamish
December 3, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to amend its bylaws to limit ultra-large homes in the community. At a meeting today,
Squamish Windsports Society calls for urgent action on kiteboarding access and safety
December 3, 2024Squamish
The Squamish Windsports Society (SWS) is urging the District of Squamish to take immediate steps to improve access and safety
Fog advisory issued for Metro Vancouver
December 2, 2024BC/Canada
A fog advisory is in effect for Metro Vancouver, including Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and the western Fraser Valley, including
Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Sea to Sky Highway
December 1, 2024Sea to Sky
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on the Sea to Sky Highway. The collision involving a
Jodi Henrickson disappearance: IHIT called after potential evidence found by documentary crew
November 29, 2024Squamish
IHIT investigators were on Bowen Island over the weekend after a documentary crew searching for evidence in the 2009 disappearance
Living wage in Squamish jumps to $26.76 per hour: Squamish Community Foundaion
November 29, 2024Squamish
A sharp spike in the region’s cost of living— driven by soaring housing costs, has pushed the 2024 Squamish living
Tantalus Wellspring Society partners with Greg Gardner GM to support mental health in Squamish
November 29, 2024Squamish
The Tantalus Wellspring Society has announced a new partnership with Greg Gardner, GM to support mental health and wellness in
Starting next week, street parking restrictions on select streets in Squamish
November 28, 2024Squamish
Starting December 1, 2024, parking on select streets in Squamish is restricted to one side only until March 1, 2025.