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We’re Number 1!

We’re Number 1!

Squamish declared best place to work by BCBusiness
No injuries in Sunday's house fire

No injuries in Sunday's house fire

Blaze in the 4,000-block of Government Road sparked by oil fire in kitchen, says relative
Still reason for optimism despite historically low November snowfall

Still reason for optimism despite historically low November snowfall

Conditions above mid-station should be stellar despite El Niño system, says CBC meteorologist
Get your flu shot, or wear a mask when visiting patients, says health authority

Get your flu shot, or wear a mask when visiting patients, says health authority

If you didn't get the flu shot yet this year, you are going to have to don a mask when visiting at Squamish General Hospital or Hilltop House.
Hundreds of extremely bright meteors to paint Metro Vancouver skies

Hundreds of extremely bright meteors to paint Metro Vancouver skies

This month, Vancouverites are privy to one of the brightest meteors shower of the year — the Geminid meteor shower. The shower peaks on Dec. 13 to 14, and it produces an army of shooting stars.
Tips to make both Santa and Mother Nature happy this Christmas

Tips to make both Santa and Mother Nature happy this Christmas

The Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) has come up with ideas to turn your holiday celebration green and make both Santa Claus and Mother Nature happy.
Carbon monoxide poisonings in B.C. prompt warning about detectors

Carbon monoxide poisonings in B.C. prompt warning about detectors

A senior paramedic in British Columbia is encouraging homeowners to buy carbon monoxide detectors and inspect their appliances following a spike in poisonings in the past week. Leon Baranowski, paramedic practice leader with B.C.
Federal government gives $100 million for salmon fund

Federal government gives $100 million for salmon fund

Watershed society likely won’t be able to use the new cash, but Squamish Nation may be able to access some of it
Police briefs

Police briefs

Seven thefts from vehicles. Stolen Jeep burned. Bike stolen. Lost a wallet?
Squamish Spit alteration approved

Squamish Spit alteration approved

Installing a new channel is hoped to prop up plummeting salmon population