Squamish News Highlights

B.C. carbon tax to climb $15/tonne in April

All of the $665 million in added revenue brought in by the hike is forecast to be returned.

Mar 4, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Trucker who hit North Vancouver overpass wasn’t permitted, province says

The driver was fined $598 for having falsified driving logs and $311 for working more than the permitted hours

Mar 4, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. budget can't dodge economic beating as tariffs land heavy punches

Premier David Eby faces tough reality as trade war commences

Mar 4, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Trial for accused St’atl’imx Tribal cop set for Dec. 1

Cst. Michael English faces charges for allegedly filming sexual acts without consent

Mar 4, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Fiddler back at Coquitlam's Festival du Bois for three shows

Squamish resident Jocelyn Pettit and her band return to Coquitlam this weekend for the 36th annual Festival du Bois at Mackin Park in Maillardville. Tickets are now on sale for the francophone festival.

Mar 4, 2025 3:05 PM Read more >

B.C. budget expands housing support for renters, middle-income earners

$318M added to BC Builds for faster middle-income housing development

Mar 4, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >

Trump tariffs roil markets ... and B.C. budget

Deficit expected to grow by $2B, government revenues to fall.

Mar 4, 2025 1:43 PM Read more >

Whistler Blackcomb launches 2025-26 pass sale

WB will expand parking pilot for next winter season

Mar 4, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

Updated: B.C. braces for trade-war fallout

Lumber faces steep penalties while energy dodges worst

Mar 4, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Hiring freeze? Not for BC NDP insiders

While key public service jobs go unfilled, provincial government expands its comms machine

Mar 4, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >