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Video: Watch the work underway at the Squamish Spit

Video: Watch the work underway at the Squamish Spit

Squamish conservationist John Buchanan captures the next phase of the Spit removal, which is underway — removing an additional 550 metres of the berm. The work to remove the man-made structure is to improve water flow to the estuary and thus support salmon and other fish.
Quest University has a lot in common with a New York college

Quest University has a lot in common with a New York college

Both have received support from New Westminster-based education provider Primacorp Ventures
Victoria Street bike lanes a possibility in Squamish

Victoria Street bike lanes a possibility in Squamish

Proposed bike lanes would connect with the incoming pedestrian bridge, which may see construction this fall, and operation in 2024.
Everything Metro Vancouverites need to know about spring break travel

Everything Metro Vancouverites need to know about spring break travel

Here's what you need to know if you plan on flying or driving anywhere over the popular travel time.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw reps welcome New Zealand rugby team

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw reps welcome New Zealand rugby team

Nation representatives welcomed players from the Black Ferns on Feb. 27 in an emotional ceremony.
Price for new Squamish public works facility up by about 40%

Price for new Squamish public works facility up by about 40%

The latest cost estimate for the upcoming building is $37 million, up from $26.4 million.
Concern of deadly fungal disease spreading to B.C. bats grows

Concern of deadly fungal disease spreading to B.C. bats grows

Wildlife advocates are raising concern about the potential spread of the deadly white-nose syndrome fungal infection to British Columbia’s bat population.
Here's how crews rescued a BASE jumper off the Stawamus Chief

Here's how crews rescued a BASE jumper off the Stawamus Chief

North Shore Rescue helicopter crew responded to a call from Squamish SAR Tuesday night.
BASE-jumper successfully rescued from the Stawamus Chief

BASE-jumper successfully rescued from the Stawamus Chief

Squamish SAR called in North Shore Rescue’s night hoist team.
Squamish winter parking restrictions to end March 1

Squamish winter parking restrictions to end March 1

Despite snowfall, the District says the parking restrictions will end after March 1. Staff says it proved to be helpful for plowing.
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