Local News

A 38-year-old man is in serious condition following a stabbing in a room at the Chieftain Hotel Thursday, June 14, which led to a high-speed police chase. Two suspects, a 22-year-old female and a 36-year-old male, are in Squamish RCMP custody.

Last week's excavation of a portion of the Squamish Estuary to clean up oil residue has left estuary advocates dissatisfied and frustrated.

The new B.C. Creek Protection Society is calling for the provincial government to put a moratorium on small hydro development until a province-wide environmental assessment is completed.

Residents will soon have more than memories to help them recall the 50 years of Squamish Days Loggers Sports celebrations.

Canoeists and kayakers may one day be able to paddle theirw way in a full circle around downtown if a proposal that emerged from the Smart Growth committee is successful.

A multi-residential development proposal south of Porteau Cove Provincial Park has moved to the public hearing stage with an open house at the Sea to Sky Hotel Monday (June 18) at 7 p.m.

Trailer park residents have the backing of District of Squamish council, whose members say the areas are among the last vestiges of affordable housing options left in town.

A new air quality management plan brought before District of Squamish council Tuesday (June 12) aims to set air quality standards for the Sea to Sky Corridor from Lion's Bay to Mount Currie.

Squamish is not facing the same immediate flood concerns as other areas in the province, including Prince George and the Fraser Valley, but residents are cautioned to remain conscious of the potential hazard.

The Ministry of Education, the Howe Sound School District and Aboriginal leaders signed an agreement to improve the success of Aboriginal students in the district on Friday (June 1) at the Totem Hall.