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Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Air 1 search for swimmer missing near Lions Bay

The search was paused overnight, but has resumed today.

Jul 22, 2021 11:21 AM Read more >

Daycare, affordable housing secured in new Squamish development

The project that will swap campsites for condos was adopted by District of Squamish council.

Jul 22, 2021 6:26 AM Read more >

New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

Number of those in B.C. hospitals with COVID-19 declines to 10-month low.

Jul 21, 2021 2:38 PM Read more >

Wildfire near Woodfibre site downgraded to a 'smouldering ground fire': BC Wildfire Services

Eleven firefighters and one helicopter remain on the scene of the Squamish area’s first confirmed wildfire of the season.

Jul 20, 2021 6:29 PM Read more >

New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

Active infections rise more than 8% in past week, to 692.

Jul 20, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

What are some climate change impacts Squamish can expect?

Locals should be prepared to weather more extreme weather events, says expert

Jul 20, 2021 12:57 PM Read more >

Squamish folks deploy to aid B.C. communities impacted by wildfire

Three firefighters are currently in the Cariboo region, working to protect structures that could be in the path of fires.

Jul 20, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >

District of Squamish commits to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Council has approved the municipality's diversity committee's terms of reference.

Jul 20, 2021 7:23 AM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

Number of those in hospital with the disease fell by 11 over the weekend, to 49.

Jul 19, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

Have you signed up for the SquamishAlert? Now might be the time

District has a new service provider it says will improve the emergency system.

Jul 19, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >