David Eby pledges $1,000 annual tax cut for BC families
September 30, 2024Squamish
David Eby announced that starting next year, the average family in British Columbia will receive a $1,000 tax cut. Speaking
New Squamish recycling depot now open on Government Road
September 27, 2024Squamish
Squamish residents can now recycle packaging and paper at the new depot, now open to the public. It is located
4.0 earthquake rattles Victoria, tremors felt in Vancouver
September 26, 2024Squamish
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on Richter scale struck near Victoria early this morning at approximately 4:05 am today. The earthquake’s
Permit sought for private skateboarding facility in Britannia Beach
September 26, 2024Squamish
The Tiger Bay Development Corporation is requesting a three-year temporary use permit to establish a private skateboard training facility and
Winter tires required on Sea to Sky Highway from October 1
September 25, 2024Squamish
Winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from October 1 to March 31. Winter tires or
Popular rest stop and cafe along Sea to Sky Highway plans ‘light expansion’
September 25, 2024Squamish
Outbound Station, a popular rest stop and café along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, has applied to renew its Temporary Use Permit
District plans to restrict pedestrian use of Mamquam River bridge
September 25, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish plans to restrict pedestrian use of the Mamquam River rail bridge, frequently used by those walking
New mortgage rules extend 30-year terms for first-time home buyers
September 24, 2024BC/Canada
Aimed at helping people buy their first home, the federal government has announced mortgage reforms that mark the most significant
Council to vote on transit expansion, including new service to Oceanfront, SEAandSKY
September 24, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish is set to make key decisions regarding public transit improvements as part of a proposed three-year
New BC Transit buses to feature green and white colour
September 24, 2024Squamish
BC Transit is introducing white and green colours for its new fleet to showcase its commitment to climate-friendly transit. In
UBCM delegates support Noise Camera Pilot Project
September 23, 2024BC/Canada
Delegates at the 2024 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference have endorsed a resolution calling for the provincial government
David Eby’s plan will create 300,000 middle-class homes: BC NDP
September 23, 2024BC/Canada
BC NDP leader David Eby visited new housing developments in the Lower Mainland as part of his comprehensive action plan,
District of Squamish planning to regulate E-bikes
September 20, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish is preparing to regulate e-bikes and other electric mobility devices as they increase in popularity. In
Housing Squamish seeks over $2.3 million from District of Squamish
September 20, 2024Squamish
Local non-profit Housing Squamish seeks over $2.3 million from the District of Squamish as part of a five-year partnership agreement from
All candidates debate on nature, climate change on October 7 at Eagle Eye theatre
September 20, 2024Squamish
Voters in the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky region are encouraged to attend a candidate debate on nature and climate issues,
BC Greens propose $1.5 billion non-profit housing fund, vacancy control
September 19, 2024Squamish
The BC Green Party is proposing a $1.5 billion investment into a non-profit housing fund and the introduction of vacancy
District grants approvals for 1,215 home development in Brackendale
September 18, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish has granted approvals for a new development consisting of 1,215 homes in Brackendale. Construction has begun on
District plans to bar right turns on red lights at three key Intersections
September 18, 2024Squamish
The District of Squamish is developing a plan to prohibit right turns on red lights at three key intersections. As
Police find body in lake after truck crash near Lillooet
September 17, 2024Squamish
A tragic incident near Lillooet has left one person dead after a pickup truck plunged into Carpenter Lake following a
FortisBC doubles funding to builders for energy-efficient homes
September 17, 2024BC/Canada
FortisBC has increased its funding for builders in British Columbia, offering up to $20,000 to support the construction of energy-efficient
Woodfibre LNG accepting applications for Community Partnership Program
September 17, 2024Squamish
Woodfibre LNG has announced the opening of the fall intake for its Community Partnership Program for 2024. In a press release, the
Squamish RCMP arrest two after weapons incident on Government Road
September 16, 2024Squamish
One person was taken to hospital after an incident involving firearms on Government Road in Squamish. In a press release,
Province to open ‘highly secure’ facilities for those with severe addiction, mental illness
September 15, 2024Squamish
The Province will open ‘highly secure’ facilities under the Mental Health Act for those battling mental health issues and addictions
Climbing gym proposed at Oceanfront Squamish in land-use shift
September 15, 2024Squamish
Squamish could soon be home to a new landmark climbing gym at Oceanfront Squamish as developers propose a new plan
District to advocate for speed cameras, lowering speed limit on Sea to Sky Highway
September 15, 2024Squamish
District of Squamish will talk to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure about enforcing speed on the Sea to Sky