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Elk by the highway Wednesday morning

Elk by the highway Wednesday morning

As always, drivers should be on the lookout for wildlife on the highway. Toby Matkowski took these shots of elk he saw behind the Sandman Hotel in the fields adjacent to Highway 99 Wednesday morning at 9 a.m..
Two dead in crash north of Squamish that closed highway for hours

Two dead in crash north of Squamish that closed highway for hours

Two people are dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle accident closed Highway 99 north of Squamish for several hours Tuesday night. The crash between a southbound minivan and northbound pickup truck happened just before 7:30 p.m.
Man tried to drown police dog after chase near Qualicum Beach, police say

Man tried to drown police dog after chase near Qualicum Beach, police say

A man driving a stolen vehicle loaded with weapons tried to drown a police dog in a river after he was tracked for more than three hours through the snowy woods in Qualicum Beach, police say.
2018 property value assessments released Tuesday

2018 property value assessments released Tuesday

Homeowners have until Jan. 31 to appeal
iPhone pedometer is off the mark

iPhone pedometer is off the mark

You’re probably walking farther than you think
Squamish's first baby of the year arrives

Squamish's first baby of the year arrives

Wells Hunt of Whistler takes the honour of being the New Year's baby for 2018
Whistler Woman attacked by raccoon

Whistler Woman attacked by raccoon

Cheryl Parker saved her dog from the hostile animal
Benjamin and Olivia leading the way for most popular baby name this year

Benjamin and Olivia leading the way for most popular baby name this year

The Benjamins are looking to overthrow the Lucases, while the Olivias trying to maintain their reign
2017 year in review

2017 year in review

This past year has been, if nothing else, a memorable one. Cost of living, development and rising real estate prices were some of the things that were top of mind for Squamish residents. Woodfibre LNG passed a major hurdle.
Six fun facts about the Lions Gate Bridge

Six fun facts about the Lions Gate Bridge

Whose baby shoes are encased in one of the entranceway sculptures? Who gave the bridge its sparkle?
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