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Squamish businesses voice economic worries about COVID-19 to local politicians

Squamish businesses voice economic worries about COVID-19 to local politicians

Concerns raised about commercial rent, property tax and more, but questions remain
The stories behind Squamish business closures

The stories behind Squamish business closures

Local owners talk about the impact to their operations and uncertain futures
Less commercial trash in Squamish as a result of COVID-19

Less commercial trash in Squamish as a result of COVID-19

Organics waste has dropped steeply as a result of the pandemic: GFL
COVID-19 deals a heavy blow to Squamish Tourism sector: survey

COVID-19 deals a heavy blow to Squamish Tourism sector: survey

About a quarter of businesses surveyed expect to lay off all their staff
Squamish middle school teachers raps her students back to class

Squamish middle school teachers raps her students back to class

Sophie Demers, a Grade 7 immersion teacher at Don Ross Middle School is adjusting her lessons to an online format, as are all teachers during this pandemic. This is the way she greeted her students back to (online) classes this week.
COVID-19 restrictions create lineups at one Squamish post office

COVID-19 restrictions create lineups at one Squamish post office

Locals say it is hard to social distance; Canada Post says it is doing what it can to remain operational while keeping employees and customers safe
Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Health officials clearing beds for pandemic response
Connecting volunteers in Squamish

Connecting volunteers in Squamish

New online tool hopes to help local organizations find helpers
Squamish RCMP briefs

Squamish RCMP briefs

Attempted break and enter. Thefts from vehicles. COVID-19 calls and scams.
Here’s where to get what you need, Squamish

Here’s where to get what you need, Squamish

A continually-updated list of essential services openings and closures