Squamish News Highlights

El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño is associated with warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures in the tropical region of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America, which affects the global jet stream pattern.

Nov 29, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.

Nov 29, 2023 2:20 AM Read more >

B.C. bug bake off — a gimmick or a glimpse into the future of food?

From beef tacos wrapped in cricket flour-laced tortillas to mealworm ginger sugar cookies, a panel of judges had their work cut out for them at the Great UBC Bug Bake Off.

Nov 28, 2023 6:16 PM Read more >

Fatal 2022 Squamish hit-and-run results in multiple charges

Local man facing six serious charges for 2022 crash at bus stop that killed Gurpreet Sangha.

Nov 28, 2023 5:47 PM Read more >

Sub called in after SFU Burnaby prof's anti-feminist, anti-trans rant

A class of computing science students at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus got a substitute prof Tuesday after their regular prof sent them a message with 'personal views that do not represent the views of the university,' according to an SFU spokesperson.

Nov 28, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

Woodfibre LNG buys local for Squamish 'floatel'

Former cruise ship to house 600 workers for Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish

Nov 28, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Three Squamish councillors sign letter to Canadian gov urging ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Councillors John French, Lauren Greenlaw and Chris Pettingill are three of about 80 municipal elected officials in B.C. who have signed the letter.

Nov 28, 2023 2:58 PM Read more >

Hospital Employees’ Union members ratify agreement with Good Samaritan Canada

There are about 278 HEU members in Squamish between the Squamish General Hospital and Hilltop House.

Nov 28, 2023 2:08 PM Read more >

Sexual-message exchange with former student costs Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher his certificate

The school district began investigating Alexandro Vizza, a secondary school teacher, in June 2021 regarding inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with a former student

Nov 28, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Decades on the pitch: The inspiring journey of soccer devotee, Jose Oreamuno

A lifetime of dedication discussed in this Q&A with the award-winning volunteer.

Nov 28, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >