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Measuring sound first step to a safer highway One of the goals set out in the parking and traffic noise task forces established back in December, 2023 has come to fruition with this week's installation of traffic noise monitors on the highway. SLX Noise microsensors were installed by Public Works staff on Tuesday at several locations along the Sea to Sky within Village limits. The equipment is installed using existing light sockets of street lamps, drawing power without imped

Blaze south of Pemberton still out of control Aerial shot of the Signal Hill Fire taken when first spotted, July 15. Courtesy BC Wildfire Service. July 17 Update: This morning's update from BC Wildfire Service shows the Signal Hill fire has now spread to 97 hectares and remains out of control. The Evacuation Order for One Mile Lake Park remains in place, and the Village of Pemberton continue to be on Evacuation Alert. As of July 17, BC Wildfire reports there are 10 fires burn

Have risky driving habits become "daily standard"? Motorcycle towed after speeding on Sea to Sky. Photo courtesy BC RCMP. One week after a deadly crash that killed a motorcyclist and blocked the Sea to Sky highway for eight hours, another young driver has had her motorcycle impounded after being caught driving 97 kilometres over the speed limit near Furry Creek. Police identified the driver as a 22-year old Vancouver woman in possession only of a Class 7 (passenger vehicle le