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Are e-bikes safe? What Squamish riders and officials are saying

Are e-bikes safe? What Squamish riders and officials are saying

The rise of electric bikes has brought convenience and sustainability to communities like Squamish—but also safety concerns, prompting calls for stricter rules and better education.
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Squamish letter: Where is the province on rail?

Squamish letter: Where is the province on rail?

The future of British Columbia's historic Sea to Sky Corridor is in question after Canadian National Railway (CN) announced plans to discontinue service along the route—a move that has sparked criticism over provincial government silence.
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Squamish letter: Maybe just calm down a little on parking-free building

Squamish letter: Maybe just calm down a little on parking-free building

Hell on wheels or smart planning? A new Cleveland Avenue development that skips traditional vehicle accommodations is stirring up passionate responses from all sides.
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See: The Squamish Chief asks locals—E-bikes, magic or menace?

See: The Squamish Chief asks locals—E-bikes, magic or menace?

As electric bikes become more common across British Columbia, the town of Squamish is grappling with their impact. Reporter Ina Pace and editor Jennifer Thuncher took to the streets to find out what locals really think.
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Tegan Cruz wins Crankworx Silver Star DH, Andréane Lanthier Nadeau third

Tegan Cruz wins Crankworx Silver Star DH, Andréane Lanthier Nadeau third

Sea to Sky riders win medals across a myriad of disciplines
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Sea to Sky recreators issued $18,400 worth of fines for illegal campfires over long weekend

Sea to Sky recreators issued $18,400 worth of fines for illegal campfires over long weekend

Squamish Valley was the place with the most illegal campfires over the B.C. Day weekend. 
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High-speed internet expanded to more homes in the Sea to Sky

High-speed internet expanded to more homes in the Sea to Sky

Provincial and federal announcement brings high-speed internet to 128 homes in Britannia Beach, Oliver’s Landing, and Squamish.
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Woodfibre LNG construction costs surge amid permit delays, more floatels

Woodfibre LNG construction costs surge amid permit delays, more floatels

Enbridge, which owns 30 per cent share of the project, has nearly doubled its share of capital costs to US$2.9 billion
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Bosch eMTB Challenge extends registration deadline to Aug. 11

Bosch eMTB Challenge extends registration deadline to Aug. 11

The new e-bike race will be held Aug. 15 as part of Crankworx Whistler
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‘Everybody has compassion’: Squamish neighbours want immediate action over encampment

‘Everybody has compassion’: Squamish neighbours want immediate action over encampment

The province is addressing neighbouring residents’ concerns over an encampment downtown, as part of the wider systemic issue of homelessness.
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