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Squamish SAR: How to be a good bystander in an emergency

Squamish SAR: How to be a good bystander in an emergency

More people are headed outdoors for an adventure and with longer wait times, it helps to know how to be a good bystander. 
Whistler Health Care Foundation donates $375K to Squamish Hospital for new equipment

Whistler Health Care Foundation donates $375K to Squamish Hospital for new equipment

The funds went towards vital operating room equipment
‘Your community will lift you up’ — DJ O Show on her success

‘Your community will lift you up’ — DJ O Show on her success

Indigenous DJ Orene Askew credits her Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community for her success in the music industry. 
Wildfire near Pemberton grows to 706 hectares as evacuation alert stays in effect

Wildfire near Pemberton grows to 706 hectares as evacuation alert stays in effect

People on alert from the Birkenhead Lake wildfire have been asked to pre-register for emergency support services and to pack essential items.
Squamish letter: LNG not right for Canada

Squamish letter: LNG not right for Canada

'If you want to 'get real on LNG' I suggest you do some research into what the actual consequences of this project are and stop hiding behind the guise of jobs and taxes.'
Squamish obituary: Julie DesJardins

Squamish obituary: Julie DesJardins

A celebration of life will be held at the Squamish Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 21st, from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Squamish food beat: Vancouver startup Atome Bakery brings sourdough to town

Squamish food beat: Vancouver startup Atome Bakery brings sourdough to town

French co-founders Alice Couderc and Lucas Navilloz say they want to help locals get to enjoy fresh artisan bread every day of the week.
Birkenhead Lake fire update: 'Things can turn on a dime'

Birkenhead Lake fire update: 'Things can turn on a dime'

Residents on evacuation alert near the Birkenhead Lake fire should be ready to leave on a moment’s notice, according to the SLRD.
SLRD adds Paradise Valley washrooms to to-do list

SLRD adds Paradise Valley washrooms to to-do list

The trailhead for the Cheakamus Canyon portion of the Sea to Sky Trail currently has no facilities
Squamish editorial: Say yes to Walmart's expansion

Squamish editorial: Say yes to Walmart's expansion

'Our choice is really to say no and watch our food bank line-ups grow, or we can allow a solution to grow at Walmart.'
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