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.
BC man fined $5,000 for sharing ex’s intimate images on social media
November 28, 2024BC/Canada
The BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) has ruled in favour of a woman whose intimate images were shared online by
Snowfall warning issued for Northern BC
November 27, 2024BC/Canada
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of northern and central British Columbia, including the Cariboo region, with
A Year of Firsts on the Woodfibre LNG Project
November 27, 2024Squamish
Construction on the Woodfibre LNG Project has now been underway for over a year! Since contractor mobilization began on November
Avian influenza update: BC teens remain critical, no human-to-human case found
November 27, 2024Squamish
A Fraser Valley teenager who was infected with human avian influenza remains in critical condition, though no additional cases of
Elders Village, food hub, housing part of Squamish Nation plan for land near Totem Hall
November 27, 2024Squamish
The Squamish Nation has launched its first comprehensive Land Development Strategy (LDS), an initiative that the nation says will align
District proposes sharp hike to Development Cost Charges (DCCs)
November 26, 2024Squamish
At a Committee of the Whole meeting today, the District of Squamish council will discuss a sharp hike to Development
Coun. Chris Pettingill votes against Walmart grocery plans due to Fortis pipeline concerns
November 26, 2024Squamish
Coun. Chris Pettingill was the only councillor to vote against Walmart’s plan to sell groceries at a Committee of Whole
FortisBC crews to do pre-construction work along Finch Drive this week
November 25, 2024Squamish
FortisBC will work on additional pre-construction activities along Finch Drive starting this week. According to a FortisBC update, crews will
District plans to sell or lease 17 acres of prime land in Squamish Business Park
November 25, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish invites proposals to purchase or lease up to 17 acres of prime land in the Squamish
Notice of film shoot at Squamish Valley Campground
November 21, 2024Squamish
A production company will film exterior scenes at the Squamish Valley Campground on Thursday, November 21, 2024, bringing a whole
Sip & Savour: Squamish’s must-try dining event runs until November 28
November 20, 2024Squamish
Squamish’s most anticipated and celebrated dining and tasting experiences is back for 2024! Sip & Savour is on from November
Competition Bureau investigating Leon’s and The Brick marketing practices
November 20, 2024BC/Canada
The Competition Bureau of Canada has obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Leon’s
Woodfibre LNG donates $150,000 to 52 local non-profits
November 20, 2024Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has announced donations totalling $150,000 to 52 local non-profits in Squamish and Squamish Lillooet Regional District in the
New weather alert for Howe Sound: Elevated ocean water levels, significant wind and waves
November 19, 2024Squamish
A new weather advisory has been issued for several coastal regions in British Columbia, warning of elevated ocean water levels,
No evidence of kidnapping, Ace of Spades decal not gang-related: Squamish RCMP
November 18, 2024Squamish
The Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish has issued a new statement saying there is no truth in the reports circulating
District staff backs variances for Second Ave development but questions form, colour
November 18, 2024Squamish
A proposed seven-story, mixed-use building at 38026 Second Avenue in Downtown Squamish seeks several zoning variances. The proposal will be
Squamish Walmart seeks rezoning change to sell groceries
November 18, 2024Squamish
At a council meeting on Tuesday, November 19, the District of Squamish Council will review a rezoning application from Squamish