Squamish News Highlights

Canada spotlighted as global forest conservation veers off-track

A new report finds global deforestation rates increased 4% in 2022, largely in tropical countries. In the north, Canada was cited for failing to prevent forest degradation.

Oct 25, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Brackendale Elementary honours Siobhan Joseph

Joseph painted a mural on the exterior of the school that draws on Coast Salish and natural elements.

Oct 25, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. couple ordered to demolish house extension, laneway rental

Owners said demolition of the unpermited structures is wasteful and drastic in light of the housing crisis in B.C.

Oct 25, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Paid executioner 'could not shoot straight,' B.C. judge says

Two men will spend 10 years behind bars for a 2020 "botched murder."

Oct 25, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Cassie Sharpe named to BC Sports Hall of Fame

The two-time Olympic medallist joins Amanda Asay, Ryan Cochrane, Justin Morneau and Richard Zokol in the 2024 class

Oct 25, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Enough is enough—we need a better rec centre in Squamish

'I see your master plans for Brennan Park upgrades. Ground needed to be broken yesterday.'

Oct 25, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Chief petty officer officer denies sex assault of crewmate on ship in Vancouver harbour

"I took her removing her pants as consent," David Leslie Joseph Wilson testified.

Oct 25, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Contact politicians on Woodfibre LNG, Squamish

'Woodfibre LNG would not only mean we are subjecting our own community to the impacts of fracking industry, but allowing this industry to expand and subject others to toxins and poisons we surely wouldn’t want to deal with ourselves.'

Oct 25, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

B.C.'s premier sold a condo in Victoria that was popular among Airbnb users; Opposition members suggest he profited from the very practice he is trying to curb.

Oct 25, 2023 1:11 PM Read more >

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.

Oct 25, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >