Local News

Loss of sea star population negatively impacts Howe Sound: report

Sea star wasting disease has ‘devastating consequences’ and ‘ripple effects’ on local ecosystems, says report.

Oct 15, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

13 die from COVID-19 in B.C. in past day

Province has not identified so many deaths in a 24-hour period since early February.

Oct 15, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

COVID-19 alert issued after kids Thanksgiving hockey tournament in Richmond

Hundreds of young hockey players from across B.C. took part in the event, including a South Delta team which was given the notice

Oct 15, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >

New Squamish homes — in most of town — will be required to be built fire-resistant

District of Squamish council gives the nod to wildfire development permit area bylaw

Oct 15, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

Woman faces charges after police arrest suspect accused of Squamish crimes

RCMP reminds community to secure property, including vehicles, garages, underground parking, residences, and businesses.

Oct 15, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Serious COVID-19 infections keep rising across B.C.

Nine more die from COVID-19; hospitalizations highest since May.

Oct 14, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Squamish Search and Rescue does not support what3words application

Some RCMP previously touted the geo-location app as a lifesaver.

Oct 14, 2021 4:19 PM Read more >

Squamish company to build carbon capture plant in Merritt

Huron Clean Energy, using Carbon Engineering’s technology, is spearheading the project.

Oct 14, 2021 11:14 AM Read more >

Positive COVID-19 cases relatively low in Howe Sound region

Drop-in COVID-19 Vancouver Coastal Health vaccine clinic at Quest University on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Oct 14, 2021 9:38 AM Read more >

Squamish vacation rentals drop by 50%

It’s unclear if the pandemic, new regulations, or both are responsible for the decrease.

Oct 14, 2021 6:37 AM Read more >