Squamish Local News - Squamish Chief
Squamish today—Nov. 9: New budget open house date set. Local News. Battle of the Businesses returns to help Squamish locals over the holidays. 35 minutes ago. Capilano Blues win bronze at national championship held in Squamish. about 2 hours ago. Port workers' union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early.
Is a rockfall off the Stawamus Chief a big deal? - Squamish Chief
Sep 26, 2024 — BC Parks tells The Squamish Chief that the rocks fell off the Zodiac Wall and landed in the debris field from earlier 2021 and 2015 Zodiac rockfall events, causing some tree damage on the east flank and southern terminus of the debris pile. “This area received comprehensive geotechnical assessment from 2021 to 2023, and we are aware that the ...
Squamish climber dies after fall on Mount Baker
Oct 4, 2024 — A Whatcom County Sheriff's Office news release states that Whatcom County deputies launched a search and rescue mission on Mount Baker's Coleman-Deming route after receiving reports of a man who had left on a solo climb two days before and failed to check in with family on the evening of Sept. 28.. The Coleman-Deming route is a popular and challenging route to the summit of Mount Baker.
Bodies of B.C. mountaineers recovered in Garibaldi Park
Jul 8, 2024 — Sea to Sky RCMP says the three bodies were recovered in the area of Atwell Peak on July 8. Glacier Media has learned that the trio was found in avalanche debris. It is not clear if the group fell and were buried or if they were caught in an avalanche. B.J. Chute, manager of Squamish Search and Rescue, also confirmed the three bodies have been ...
Healthy Waters project at work in Whistler - Squamish Chief
Oct 6, 2024 — An ocean pollution expert, Ross is in Whistler for a project called Healthy Waters, in partnership with the Whistler Lakes Conservation Foundation (WLCF). While the coast doesn’t reach the ski town, water from glaciers, rivers and streams, road run-off, and tap water eventually finds its way into the frothing sea.
Squamish: Here's what you need to know for Nov. 9, 2024
5 days ago — For something different on Nov. 9, there's That's so Basic B*tch 2 at Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Avenue, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. "On November 9, dust off your Juicy Couture, throw on those low-rise jeans, and meet us at Trickster’s Hideout — doors open at 9PM and the party rages from 10PM – 2AM.
VCH issues toxic drug alert for Squamish - Squamish Chief
Oct 4, 2024 — The Squamish Overdose Prevention Site provides drug checking and other services. The local health authority has issued an alert to Sea to Sky Corridor substance users that "white powder sold as cocaine in Squamish tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl." Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) issued the alert at about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 4.
Missing B.C. Garibaldi mountaineers: Helicopters to be deployed ...
Jun 5, 2024 — One helicopter will continue searching for the group of missing mountaineers over Garibaldi Provincial Park until late on Wednesday. Squamish SAR manager B.J. Chute says the aircraft were not able to get close to Atwell Peak and were only able to get to lower elevations. Temperatures are expected to be warmer at the peak, which would create ...
Now that floatel is nixed, what happens next in Squamish?
May 7, 2024 — The office said it was too early to say. The Squamish Chief asked specifically about the Sept. 20, 2023, date that requires workers to be housed outside of town, and if the rejection of the TUP for the floatel would qualify as an extenuating circumstance thus allowing workers to live in Squamish, but the EAO did not say one way or another ...
Explore the New Salmon Spotting Map: Top Places to View Salmon ...
Oct 8, 2024 — Here are some top spots to see salmon in the Sea to Sky and the North Shore: Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery (Squamish) Mamquam Spawning Channel (Squamish) Capilano Hatchery (North Vancouver) Maplewood Farm, Seymour River Heritage Park (North Vancouver) Bridgeman Park, Lynn Creek (North Vancouver) Mosquito …