Private operator investigating short-haul potential: Consultant A consultant working on behalf of the Northern Development Initiative Trust is stressing the importance of a Prince George-to-North Vancouver Rail Corridor. In a brief presentation to Council on February 17, Peter Scholz said a public or private sector partner needs to take over the rail line from Squamish north to 100 Mile House. He noted that in virtually every case where rail lines across Canada have been aba

Squamish Fundraiser supports those in need Photo courtesy of Squamish Helping Hands Society. What do you do when your feet are cold? Put on warm socks? Head inside? Consider how you would cope if neither of these was an option. For the third year in a row, Squamish Helping Hands (SHH) is inviting people to join them on a walk through downtown Squamish at their Coldest Night of the Year event on February 28, 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly walk. Organ

Perfect way to spend Valentine's Day For the sixth year in a row, the Squamish Hot Chocolate Festival returns to make all your chocolatey dreams come true. With 34 different locations participating, there is a tsunami of choices on tap, with every possible variety of the season's favourite drink. This is the largest variety the festival has offered in its history; this year includes vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. The event is organized by Tourism Squamish to show

Excessive speed, tire checks under scrutiny Photo courtesy BC Highway Patrol. December and January have seen a big increase in visible traffic enforcement on the Sea to Sky Highway. On Christmas Day, no fewer than 14 cars were towed and impounded for excessive speeding on the Sea to Sky. "Every speeder who had their vehicle impounded on Christmas Day was at least 40 km/h over the limit, and two were caught doing 145 and 147 km/h in an 80 zone," said Corporal Michael McLaughli

Province seeks stakeholder engagement for future bus, rail options West Vancouver Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriote has confirmed his...

Plan to double workers: 'Have your say' closes August 2 Photo illustration: kc dyer. Woodfibre LNG has applied to the BC Environmental...

District of Squamish staff reflect on Battani Creek disaster Less than half a year after a debris torrent and landslide swept through...

Final Day of Outdoor Events in Whistler Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attends Invictus Games in Whistler, February 11, 2025. Photo by Dr....

Snowbirds to show support for Invictus Games Canadian Forces CF-18, file photo. While the recent cold snap has residents of this...

Vancouver and Whistler to Host Medal artwork by Lil'wat artist Levi Nelson. Photo: Invictus Games, 2025. The recent snow will be welcome...

A brief history of landslides, debris torrents and their causes Battani Creek landslide, December 14, 2024. Photo: Norma Rodgers The...

History, risks and geohazard awareness The deadly landslide that swept through Lions Bay on December 14 not only took the lives of two...

Squamish Food Bank needs your support It's the most wonderful time of the year – if you're not hungry. Families who rely on school food...

Squamish District Council agrees to second vote Proponents of the Woodfibre Liquefied Natural Gas (WLNG) proposed worker housing ship,...

First time SHHS fundraiser in Squamish A damp and chilly evening walk doesn't seem like anyone's favourite activity, especially at this...

John French pitches his plan to provincial legislators at UBCM District of Squamish councillor John French’s anti-speeding initiative is...

Sea to Sky Highway regulations in effect October 1-March 31 The beginning of October may feel like the start of spooky season, but it's...

As seen from Lions Bay Local photographer David Zhang took this astonishing image on August 16, 2023. It's an overlay of 50 separate...

Village Council Supports District of Squamish Initiative The subject of noise, speed and accidents on the highway has long been a primary...