Squamish News Highlights

Editorial: We have to think like folks living in hotter climates now, Squamish

Tips for beating the heat at home in Squamish: From trees for shade to energy-efficient cooling.

Mar 21, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Letter: Happy about Squamish development, Paradise Trails

'I hope the council approves this quickly and the developer can break ground soon!'

Mar 21, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

'Nature is good medicine': What is forest bathing and why are people doing it?

Scientists say "forest bathing" can help alleviate stress and boost mood. If you don't have time to spend in the woods, there's a free program being offered.

Mar 21, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Letter: That Squamish Chief editorial was patronizing

'I am writing in response to the editorial Who’s got the power? published in December, which suggested that residents engaged in municipal politics are often unfamiliar with where power lies in our political system.'

Mar 21, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. nurse lied about approval to use Botox

B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives is now considering what penalty should be handed down in Roshanak Rahi's case.

Mar 21, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Cat breeder must pay $2,100 in ragdoll kitten dispute

Breeder suspected buyer was trying to defraud them and refused to refund the e-transfer.

Mar 21, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

BC Utilities Commission rejected FortisBC renewable gas proposal on grounds it would lead to 'undue price discrimination.' The commission also rejected a Fortis plan to invest in LNG, while approving several others.

Mar 20, 2024 10:08 PM Read more >

Superstore wine outlet fined $7,000 for serving B.C. minor

Store cashier tills have an age request prompt that is overridden 70 per cent of the time.

Mar 20, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

'Dating violence' among Canadian teens rising but still underreported, data shows

Girls bear the brunt of physical and emotional abuse even in their first dating experiences, according to police-reported data.

Mar 20, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

B.C. woman seeking fourth lawyer says case has gone on too long

Angela Rosario Ravina-Quispe's case has involved 69 court dates with more than two dozen judges or justices of the peace and 13 Crown prosecutors.

Mar 20, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >