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SLRD asks province to restrict backcountry access

SLRD asks province to restrict backcountry access

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is hoping this will reduce the risk of wildfires.
Elite Squamish athlete fondly remembered

Elite Squamish athlete fondly remembered

'He would go anytime, anywhere and for any distance,' recalls peer of the late running and cycling phenom Jason Loutitt
Police body cams coming to Squamish

Police body cams coming to Squamish

District of Squamish council notes benefits but raises a myriad of concerns, including budget considerations.
Intimate helicopter weddings take off during COVID-19 pandemic

Intimate helicopter weddings take off during COVID-19 pandemic

Couples who couldn't have their weddings turned to helicopter elopements during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the tour companies stay afloat during a difficult year.
New used-oil station coming to Squamish

New used-oil station coming to Squamish

The BC Used Oil Management Association announced it's chosen Triton Automotive Supply to host the free-to-use centre.
Quick thinking Squamish folks intervene to put out a tree fire

Quick thinking Squamish folks intervene to put out a tree fire

Locals stumble upon unattended tree burning in Valleycliffe; the fire danger rating for our area is currently high.
A long, busy July weekend for Squamish Search and Rescue

A long, busy July weekend for Squamish Search and Rescue

Crews have responded to 70 calls so far this year, up from 41 in 2020.
Squamish in mourning after tragic Highway 99 crash

Squamish in mourning after tragic Highway 99 crash

Town rallies to support families of teens involved in fatal collision.
Lytton evacuee recovering in Squamish after losing home and livelihood to wildfire

Lytton evacuee recovering in Squamish after losing home and livelihood to wildfire

A fundraiser has been launched for Daniel Calderoni, who barely escaped the blaze with his life
B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

B.C. confirms 84 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 147,705

There are 729 active cases of COVID-19 in the province