MLA Jeremy Valeriote divests oil and gas company shares after news report
January 17, 2025Squamish
The newly elected MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, Jeremy Valeriote, is divesting his shares in an oil and gas
Trump tariffs could shrink B.C.’s economy by $69 billion, province warns
January 16, 2025BC/Canada
British Columbia is evaluating the possible economic damage from a proposed 25% tariff on all Canadian imports by U.S. president-elect
Competition Bureau forces end to grocery store restrictions in Alberta town
January 16, 2025BC/Canada
A long-standing restriction limiting grocery competition in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, has been lifted following an investigation by the Competition Bureau.
When and where to watch the eagles in Squamish
January 16, 2025Life
Every fall, Squamish becomes home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering Bald Eagles. In the first 3
From Squamish to Terrace: a local’s heartfelt farewell
January 16, 2025Life
I can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years since I moved to Squamish with my two young boys. We didn’t
Sea to Sky RCMP donates $10,000 to Honour House Society
January 15, 2025Squamish
The Sea to Sky RCMP has donated $10,000 to a society serving veterans and first responders. On January 8, 2025,
Colorado to relocate 15 gray wolves from British Columbia
January 15, 2025BC/Canada
Wildlife experts from Colorado are in BC to capture and relocate 15 gray wolves this winter as part of the
Lions Bay landside investigation ongoing: Squamish RCMP
January 15, 2025Squamish
Squamish RCMP says it continues to investigate the Lions Bay landslide last month that claimed the lives of two long-time
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Squamish on Feb 15
January 15, 2025Squamish
Mountainfilm on Tour makes its highly anticipated return to Squamish on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Hosted at the Eagle Eye
Camping reservations open in BC Parks campgrounds
January 13, 2025BC/Canada
Campsites in many BC Parks can be reserved for the 2025 spring camping season. Campsites can be reserved four months
Vancouver lawyer suspended for professional misconduct
January 13, 2025BC/Canada
A Vancouver lawyer, Samuel T.G. Cole, has been handed a six-month suspension following a legal tribunal’s decision to address professional
Local resident demands answers from District on access for kiteboarding
January 13, 2025Squamish
A local resident and avid kiteboarder is urging the District of Squamish to reconsider its recent ban on kiteboarding at
Only .03% of homes in Squamish are multi-unit: District report
January 13, 2025Squamish
There are 11,492 homes in Squamish, but only .03% are multi-unit properties, according to new modelling data the district staff
District seeks federal grant to boost enforcement of short-term rentals
January 10, 2025Squamish
The District of Squamish staff is seeking the council’s permission to apply for the federal Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund (STREF)
Plumbing and heating wholesale building planned on Queens Way
January 10, 2025Squamish
The District’s Advisory Design Panel will review a development permit application for an industrial building at 39580 Queens Way in
BC RMT must ensure patients “fully clothed” during treatment, college rules
January 9, 2025BC/Canada
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC has imposed interim restrictions on Surrey massage therapist Arthur DeLuis as part
SLRD Notice: Filming at Minaty Bay for Netflix TV series
January 9, 2025Squamish
Minaty Bay will serve as a backdrop for the Netflix series Resident Alien, as GEP Resident Inc. prepares to film
Tourism Squamish seeks clarity from district over financial plan
January 8, 2025Squamish
Lesley Weeks, the executive director of Tourism Squamish, has written a letter to the District of Squamish addressing several concerns
Golden Crust to close it doors after 22 years in Squamish
January 8, 2025Squamish
Golden Crust Specialities will be closing its doors after serving the community for 22 years, the owners Patrick and Wade
Aggressive cougar shuts down popular trail on Vancouver Island
January 7, 2025BC/Canada
A popular trail on Vancouver Island has been closed due to an aggressive cougar. The Ammonite Falls Regional Trail, between
Local urges action on unsafe crosswalk near Garibaldi elementary
January 7, 2025Squamish
A local resident calls for immediate action to address safety issues at a crosswalk on University Boulevard, near Garibaldi Elementary
Fog advisory issued for Metro Vancouver
January 7, 2025Sea to Sky
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Metro Vancouver, including central areas such as the City of Vancouver, Burnaby,
Squamish development redirects groundwater to Mamquam River
January 6, 2025Squamish
According to an update from the District of Squamish, clean groundwater will be removed during the construction of MTN Village
Squamish Environment Society celebrates record eagle count since 2007
January 6, 2025Squamish
The Squamish Environment Society has announced a successful annual eagle count, with 64 volunteers surveying 17 areas from Upper Squamish
BC assessments: Modest gain for Squamish property values
January 6, 2025Squamish
Property owners in Squamish will soon receive their 2025 property assessments, reflecting market values as of July 1, 2024. BC