Local News

Squamish population, Boom!

Our exploding population poses existential questions: SFU professor.

Feb 17, 2022 6:34 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations keep falling in B.C.

Province records 11 more COVID-19 deaths in past day.

Feb 16, 2022 4:37 PM Read more >

Squamish council defers setback changes

After complaints from the community, council presses pause on reducing setbacks for some apartment or condo type zones.

Feb 16, 2022 1:52 PM Read more >

Sea to Sky transit workers to demonstrate in Whistler

Employees on strike demand higher wages, health benefits, pension and job stability from their employer.

Feb 16, 2022 10:44 AM Read more >

Squamish considers first net-zero mixed-use residential building

A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed environmentally-friendly development.

Feb 15, 2022 4:59 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall below 800

Lower COVID-19 hospital counts give impetus for loosened health restrictions.

Feb 15, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Police find cash, drugs and weapons in vehicle

On Feb. 11, officers stopped a vehicle in downtown Squamish because it was associated with a prohibited driver.

Feb 15, 2022 2:48 PM Read more >

B.C. lifting many COVID-19 restrictions for the vaccinated only

Province shifting to a long-term COVID-19 management strategy

Feb 15, 2022 1:38 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

39 outbreaks remain active in health-care facilities and seniors' homes.

Feb 14, 2022 4:03 PM Read more >

Squamish residents petition against proposed setback reductions in omnibus bylaw

The locals say it will result in worsened views, reduced privacy, less light throughout the town.

Feb 11, 2022 5:03 PM Read more >