Skip to content

Local News

Canada Day a success despite glitches

The hooting, laughing and general celebrations on Tuesday (July 1) rang through the downtown as hundreds of Squamish residents filled the neighbourhood for a day that included a parade, children's activities, musical entertainment and the always expl

Courage key to women's success

Like a West Coast wave of post-feminism, a crowd of local ladies piled into the Adventure Centre on Saturday (June 28) to find out how they can play a bigger role in business and politics.

Community effort brings 'abducted' dog home

With a lazy eye and a slow gait, 12-year-old Aussie Shepherd Boomer is the adorable subject of a successful search and rescue mission that mobilized community members, taxi drivers and RCMP officers alike last week.

Snowmobiling club seeks new terrain

Room to ride is becoming increasingly scarce for snowmobile enthusiasts in Squamish. Last winter, motorized vehicles were banned from popular terrain in Callaghan Valley to accommodate the Nordic venue Whistler Olympic Park.

Study reveals big spending

The District of Squamish spends more than an average community its size, according to a recent B.C. Municipal Spending Watch report. The report, published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, shows that among B.C.

Bus service gets a boost

A third bus is coming to Squamish this August bringing a long-awaited stop to Brennan Park and adding 3,200 more hours of bus service across town.

Pipe band blows away provincial competition

There were plenty of wide grins on Saturday (June 21), as the Black Tusk Caledonia Pipe Band placed first in four provincial competitions at the B.C. Legion Highland Gathering in Langley.

Squamish Nation celebrates diversity

This Canada Day, members of Squamish Nation are inviting the community to discover and celebrate the many layers of multiculturalism that exist in town.

MLA appointed Minister

West Vancouver-Garibaldi MLA Joan McIntyre has increased responsibilities to look forward to following a cabinet shuffle Premier Gordon Campbell called a "mild review and renewal.

Carney proposes curbside recycling

The coveted convenience of curbside recycling could be just months away for Squamish residents.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks