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ICYMI: Arc’teryx Academy Climb event is back in Squamish this weekend

ICYMI: Arc’teryx Academy Climb event is back in Squamish this weekend

Held across Aug. 23 to 25, the three day long event has something for everyone, from novice climbers to experts.
ICYMI: Drop off your old tires for free at Tire Stewardship B.C. event

ICYMI: Drop off your old tires for free at Tire Stewardship B.C. event

On Aug. 24 residents can drop off old or unused tires, on or off the rim, at Kal Tire in Squamish.
Updated: Squamish wildfire near the Mamquam River now out, says Squamish Fire Rescue

Updated: Squamish wildfire near the Mamquam River now out, says Squamish Fire Rescue

Multi-agency co-operation helped knock down the wildfire, which was located in steep terrain, the local fire department says.
BC Marine Trails launches videos to protect coast and honour First Nations

BC Marine Trails launches videos to protect coast and honour First Nations

‘These videos are designed to provide practical, easy-to-understand advice that anyone can follow.’
Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

New paper supports thesis that fuel-thinning is not appropriate for Coastal forests
North Shore Medical Imaging set to open in downtown Squamish

North Shore Medical Imaging set to open in downtown Squamish

A medical company that provides X-rays and ultrasound imaging is moving into The Squamish Chief's office.
Squamish named in Top 11 small B.C. towns for a weekend retreat

Squamish named in Top 11 small B.C. towns for a weekend retreat

The mountains, forests and ocean views are what landed Squamish on the WorldAtlas list next to Whistler and Tofino.
Squamish obituary: Lorraine Hurren

Squamish obituary: Lorraine Hurren

Lorraine Hurren born Aug.12, 1931, in Quesnel B.C. passed away peacefully Aug. 7, 2024, at Hilltop House Squamish B.C.
Squamish obituary: Muriel Shephard

Squamish obituary: Muriel Shephard

'In reflecting upon her life, Muriel frequently said that moving to Squamish was ‘the best move we ever made’ and that the 26 years she spent here were her happiest.'
‘It’s about more than just digging’: prof on preserving Sḵwx̱wú7mesh heritage

‘It’s about more than just digging’: prof on preserving Sḵwx̱wú7mesh heritage

SFU’s work at Sta’7mes Squamish school combines Indigenous knowledge with archeology.
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