Squamish News Highlights

$Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight$

Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls "induced" seismic activity after a series of earthquakes linked to hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the northeastern corner of the province.

Feb 14, 2025 5:25 PM Read more >

Bryan Raiser reflects on a decade of cannabis change in Squamish

The owner of 99 North Cannabis reflects on his decade-long journey from an illegal dispensary to a raid, to legalization, legitimization and awards.

Feb 14, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Canucks' Lankinen will get start vs Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off

Kevin Lankinen will get Saturday's start for Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off as they take on Elias Pettersson and Sweden.

Feb 14, 2025 11:10 AM Read more >

B.C. targets 200 city deer in fight against 'zombie deer disease'

Province plans to capture, kill and test of hundreds of animals in cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley as it seeks to stem the spread of chronic wasting disease

Feb 14, 2025 11:03 AM Read more >

Squamish firefighters douse Valentine's Day morning blaze

The fire, which a bystander reports started at about 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 14, appeared to engulf an RV parked at Loggers Lane and Vancouver Street.

Feb 14, 2025 11:02 AM Read more >

Squamish opinion: News is a local business, too

'If you are a local business or organization and spend all your marketing dollars on foreign U.S.-based social media companies and then ask us to shop locally at your business, that seems, well, wildly hypocritical.'

Feb 14, 2025 9:33 AM Read more >

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

The minimum wage will be $17.85 as of June 1.

Feb 14, 2025 9:11 AM Read more >

On Saturday!: Mountains, movies, and munchies: Squamish hosts Mountainfilm 2025

Experience tales of exploration and resilience while supporting Squamish Search and Rescue.

Feb 14, 2025 8:10 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby’s $1.8B grocery rebate was for tough times until tough times killed it

From ‘core piece’ of BC NDP campaign to political scrap heap in just four months

Feb 14, 2025 8:03 AM Read more >

ICYMI: Where to go to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Squamish

Whether it’s dinner, drinks, or a fun date, The Squamish Chief has rounded up all the places you can celebrate love this Feb. 14.

Feb 14, 2025 6:19 AM Read more >