The chief of the Squamish Nation is in mourning after learning his son was involved in Thursday's fatal confrontation with the RCMP in North Burnaby. Chief Gibby Jacob has released a statement confirming his 45-year old son -- Ryan -- was shot by police at Hhastings and MacDonald shortly after 1 a.m. and died later in hospital. The Chief says, … [Read more...]
Small wildfire burning near Squamish
September 3, 2012 by
BC fire fighting crews are finishing off their long weekend by dealing with yet another blaze. Coastal Fire Centre Information oOfficer Marg Drysdale says the new blaze is near Squamish. "Just South of Sqaumish we currently have a fire that is 20 metres by 100 metres we do have an initial attack crew on site with the Squamish Fire … [Read more...]
Small fire north of Squamish
August 16, 2012 by
Even though it started last week, a wildfire 15-kilometres north-east of Squamish didn't really get going until yesterday -- thanks to hot and dry weather. Donna MacPherson with the coastal fire centre says the four hectare blaze isn't a risk to property. "The fire is a very long, narrow stripe near the top of the mountain...it is moving upwards … [Read more...]
Squamish signs new RCMP deal but wanted more “negotiations”
June 30, 2012 by
Squamish the last municpality left has now signed the RCMP deal but they aren't happy about it. Mayor Rob Kirkham is finally talking about his concerns chief among them costs, including the new RCMP headquarters in Surrey. Despite the the province and Ottawa signing the deal months ago Kirkham says he thought there was wiggle room to … [Read more...]
Squamish family urging bicycle safety in light of their son’s death
April 24, 2012 by
A Squamish family grieving the loss of their 15-year-old son is appealing to parents and youths, to understand how dangerous it is to ride a bicycle along a highway at night. 15-year-old Dean Mccall was riding along Highway 99 near Mamquam Road at 11:35 on saturday night when he was hit by a taxi. He suffered severe head injuries and died the … [Read more...]
Gondola proposal divides Squamish residents
April 19, 2012 by
A proposal for a gondola, which has divided residents of Squamish, will go to a public meeting tonight. Proponents say the lift, set to be built on crown land between the Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls would create jobs and boost tourism. But local resident and environmentalist Brian Vincent says opening up the backcountry to thousands of new … [Read more...]
IHIT investigating after a body found in Squamish.
October 2, 2011 by
Police will release more information soon about the body found in Squamish today near Shannon Falls and the popular hiking area the Squamish Chief. It is unconfirmed but reports have the body being a man who was duct taped and beaten. We do know the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the file as … [Read more...]
In Pictures: Live At Squamish Saturday
August 21, 2011 by
Live At Squamish returned to the B.C. town this weekend, boasting big name talent like Girl Talk, Weezer and Metric, as well as homegrown acts Black Mountain and She Stole My Beer. All photos by Jennifer Gauthier. … [Read more...]
Girl Talk set to rock Live at Squamish
August 20, 2011 by
Girl Talk wants to be clear up one thing: He is not a DJ. Gregg Gillis, a.k.a. Girl Talk, one of the headliners at this weekend’s Live at Squamish festival, is a musician from Pennsylvania who specializes in mash-ups and digital sampling. “I used to be young and bratty and want to clear rooms,” said Gillis during an interview with Metro earlier … [Read more...]
Live at Squamish: All the nitty gritty
August 20, 2011 by
When: Aug. 20 and 21. Gates are open at 1 p.m. for VIP and 2 p.m. for regular ticket-holders. Where: Live at Squamish will take place on the Logger Sports Grounds and Hendrickson Fields. Cost: Full-event passes are $ 149 until midnight Friday and jump to $ 190 Saturday for two-day passes and $ 110 for single day. Directions: Highway 99 to … [Read more...]
