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Second washout in weeks shuts down Squamish River Forest Service Road

Second washout in weeks shuts down Squamish River Forest Service Road

As of Sept. 25, 2024, the Squamish River Forest Service Road (FSR) is once again closed at approximately 22-kilometres due to a washout and slide at Mud Creek.
B.C. man facing 53 charges related to drug trafficking, weapons and police obstruction

B.C. man facing 53 charges related to drug trafficking, weapons and police obstruction

Joseph Lloyd has been in and out of custody but is currently behind bars.
Update: Rockfall off Stawamus Chief impacts climbing routes, says BC Parks

Update: Rockfall off Stawamus Chief impacts climbing routes, says BC Parks

While this one was startling, rockfalls are common from the mountain.
Disability rights groups launch Charter challenge against MAID law

Disability rights groups launch Charter challenge against MAID law

TORONTO — A coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against a part of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, calling it an "abandonment” of people with disabilities.
VPD use of force claim dismissed in women's 'chaotic' street brawl

VPD use of force claim dismissed in women's 'chaotic' street brawl

A drink-throwing incident led to women street brawling in Vancouver's Granville Street entertainment district.
Sea to Sky Corridor votes: Addressing climate change resilience

Sea to Sky Corridor votes: Addressing climate change resilience

West Van-Sea to Sky candidates centre Indigenous knowledge and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation partnership in climate plans.
BMW clocked above 200 km/h, double the speed limit, on Trans-Canada Highway

BMW clocked above 200 km/h, double the speed limit, on Trans-Canada Highway

The driver was issued a $483 excessive speeding ticket and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police officer charged with multiple counts of voyeurism

Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police officer charged with multiple counts of voyeurism

Cst. Michael English allegedly filmed sexual acts without his partners' consent
B.C. man who stabbed acquaintance at least 52 times dies in prison

B.C. man who stabbed acquaintance at least 52 times dies in prison

Gerald Dolman was in a sexual relationship with Rebecca Burns, a sex trade worker and girlfriend of victim Robert Thomas Splitt.
Squamish editorial: Time to silence loud vehicles?

Squamish editorial: Time to silence loud vehicles?

UBCM muni leaders voted to ask the province adopt a noise camera pilot project aimed at cracking down on vehicles with noisy exhaust systems.