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The Squamish Chief The Chief is Squamish's source for community news, in print every Thursday across Squamish and online

The Squamish Chief has been published every week since 1991, serving the community of Squamish with award-winning local news, sports, entertainment and a broad range of engaging special features. Our nearly 30 years of success is due to our incredible local staff and the community embracing our style.

If you are heading north on Highway 99, watch for slippery sections between Lil'wat Pl. and the end of Highway 99 for 12...
25/01/2025

If you are heading north on Highway 99, watch for slippery sections between Lil'wat Pl. and the end of Highway 99 for 121 km in Lillooet. There's compact snow.

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss th...
25/01/2025

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.

The steady stream of environmental penalties come as the City of Prince Rupert says its grappling with aging infrastruct...
25/01/2025

The steady stream of environmental penalties come as the City of Prince Rupert says its grappling with aging infrastructure, tight budgets and an increase in rainfall.

25/01/2025

Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton see declines in black bears being killed by conservation.

Two women were hiking down to a beach when they made an unusual discovery: two abandoned suitcases filled with food.
25/01/2025

Two women were hiking down to a beach when they made an unusual discovery: two abandoned suitcases filled with food.

Creekside Market closed early Friday to allow staff to grieve
24/01/2025

Creekside Market closed early Friday to allow staff to grieve

The Squamish Farmer’s Market returns Feb. 1 and is bringing with it some old and new faces.
24/01/2025

The Squamish Farmer’s Market returns Feb. 1 and is bringing with it some old and new faces.

A special Metro Vancouver meeting lasting three hours produced more back and forth discussion and direction to staff to ...
24/01/2025

A special Metro Vancouver meeting lasting three hours produced more back and forth discussion and direction to staff to examine the impact of cutting certain services

'Why are they ahead in the polls? Not because of the clarity or appeal of their platform but rather because of disenchan...
24/01/2025

'Why are they ahead in the polls? Not because of the clarity or appeal of their platform but rather because of disenchantment with the current government, a common theme for long-term governments anywhere.'

A collision occurred between two marine vessels working on the Squamish LNG project on Dec. 18.
24/01/2025

A collision occurred between two marine vessels working on the Squamish LNG project on Dec. 18.

'Sean has renewed my faith in humanity. Thank you Sean, all the best to you.'
24/01/2025

'Sean has renewed my faith in humanity. Thank you Sean, all the best to you.'

Public workers push for more as province braces for economic turmoil
24/01/2025

Public workers push for more as province braces for economic turmoil

On Highway 99 northbound, watch for road maintenance work between Lions Bay Ave. and Porteau Cove Rd. for 1.8 km, until ...
24/01/2025

On Highway 99 northbound, watch for road maintenance work between Lions Bay Ave. and Porteau Cove Rd. for 1.8 km, until 5:30 p.m. The right lane will be closed.

A B.C. businessman who claimed an accountant defrauded him says the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC took years ...
24/01/2025

A B.C. businessman who claimed an accountant defrauded him says the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC took years to investigate his complaint, which resulted in little disclosure

Poppy, a six-year-old springer spaniel with floppy brown ears and a tail that never seems to stop wagging, is by all acc...
24/01/2025

Poppy, a six-year-old springer spaniel with floppy brown ears and a tail that never seems to stop wagging, is by all accounts a very good dog. Her white, brown speckled nose has also made her something of a trailblazer.

Activity at Interior mountains up year over year despite lower-than-expected snowfall.
24/01/2025

Activity at Interior mountains up year over year despite lower-than-expected snowfall.

VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence, ...
24/01/2025

VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence, British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix said Thursday. There was urgency before the U.S.

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Local Jillian A. Brown reached out and asked us to let folks know to be extra cautious on trails around town today or avoid them altogether. Along the Mamquam River, water was rising very quickly, she said. Trails are all flooded and she saw water rise over a couple of inches in ponds and on trails in about 10 minutes. "Wind gusts are snapping trees like nothing," she said, adding one came down right where she and her puppy had just been. That is in the video below. Thanks for the heads up, Jillian. (Warning, swearing at the end of the video.)

The annual Community Christmas Care prepares and delivers hampers on Dec. 15. For more info, click the link below. https://www.squamishchief.com/in-the-community/see-community-christmas-care-prepares-hampers-for-squamish-delivery-6254635

The Squamish Newcomer Services hosted a Jewish Cultural Cooking program last night at the Howe Sound Women's Centre. About 25 people joined and learned how to make latkes and Bubbies chicken. For more on the event, click here: https://www.squamishchief.com/in-the-community/squamish-newcomer-services-hosts-cooking-program-6218936??utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=snd

Cram the Cruiser is on now out front of Walmart! Squamish RCMP, Squamish Fire Rescue and Royal Marine SAR members are collecting donations for Community Christmas Care until 5 p.m. (Our friends from Mountain FM are onhand, too!)

Squamish swans
Squamish swans

How lucky are we to share this place with these creatures? So lucky. Video by Aafreen Arora

The staff at The #Squamish Chief are participating in The Great Shakeout #Earthquake Drill! A great way to learn how to stay safe during a natural disaster! Did you get the District of Squamish alert? Are you signed up? To sign up for the SquamishAlert emergency notification system, download the Voyent Alert! App or visit Squamish.ca/Alert. Additionally, to learn about emergency preparedness or Squamish’s evacuation plans, visit Squamish.ca/Evacuate.

Armand Hurford shares his thoughts just a few moments after learning that he received the most votes for mayor in the preliminary count. #squamishvotes2022

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The Squamish Chief has been published every week since 1991, serving the community of Squamish with award-winning local news, sports, entertainment and a broad range of engaging special features. Our decades of success is due to our incredible local staff and the community embracing our style. Photo by Katia Grondin