Squamish News Highlights

Photos: 2023 Rubble Creek Classic

The event raised over $1000 for Whistler Search and Rescue

Oct 3, 2023 3:09 PM Read more >

Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is planning to penalize BC Ferries when it cancels "core-service" sailings due to staffing shortages after a summer of travel chaos for passengers.

Oct 3, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

Check out these photos from around Squamish this week

Squamish is a mecca for photographers, and we are lucky enough to have talented photogs who share their local images with us.

Oct 3, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

Bear tales — check out these photos of Squamish black bears spotted this week

Photos of black bears by Squamish photographers Robert Davidson Keir and Brian Aikens.

Oct 3, 2023 1:48 PM Read more >

B.C. to eliminate single-use plastics from tree planting

The B.C. government said it will end the use of single-use plastic wraps for tree seedlings, at a time Canada faces hurdles in its plan to plant two billion trees by 2030.

Oct 3, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

The task force will be asked to provide “action-oriented recommendations on enhancing emergency preparedness and response in advance of the 2024 wildfire season,” the province said.

Oct 3, 2023 12:43 PM Read more >

Calgary Police Service looks to Metro Vancouver to bolster its ranks

Many police forces across the country, including the Surrey Police Service and Vancouver Police Department, are looking to recruit

Oct 3, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Fewer British Columbians think governments are equipped to handle climate crises: poll

Research Co. and Glacier Media polling shows that B.C. residents’ concerns about emergencies are increasing as their confidence in governments falters

Oct 3, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Baldrey: 'Resilient' may not be the best word to describe B.C.'s economy

The fine print shows B.C.'s economy is slowing down "at a considerable rate," says Keith Baldrey.

Oct 3, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

The rising Canadian obsession with SUVs is disrupting our climate goals

This has threatened Canada’s commitments to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40-50 per cent by 2030, and to reach net zero emissions by 2050

Oct 3, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >