SLRD issues evacuation alert amid ‘Out of Control’ Birkenhead Lake wildfire
August 14, 2024Pemberton/Region
Based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service, an Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD)
Man arrested and charged in Whistler Village break-ins
August 14, 2024Whistler
The Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP has confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with a series of
Whistler Blackcomb to open 2024/25 season on November 22 with new lift upgrades
August 14, 2024Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb has announced it will open its mountains to skiers and riders on Friday, November 22, for the 2024/25
Crypto Nightmare: BC firm diverted $13 million to gambling, personal account
August 13, 2024Whistler
A B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) panel has found that a B.C.-based crypto trading platform committed fraud by lying to its customers and
21 firefighters, helicopter battle 30-hectare Pemberton wildfire
August 10, 2024Whistler
BC Wildfire crews continue to battle several lighting-caused wildfires in the Pemberton area. The Rutherford Creek Wildfire has now grown to 30 hectares
Crews battle ‘Out of Control’ wildfire near Pemberton
August 7, 2024Whistler
The Rutherford Creek wildfire, located approximately eight kilometres southwest of Pemberton, continues to spread. The fire, identified as V31841, covers
Whistler council approves $240,000 funding for Invictus Games
August 7, 2024Whistler
In 2025, over 500 athletes and supporters will be coming to Vancouver and Whistler for the Invictus Games, including adaptive winter
BC plans to improve forest service roads in the Lillooet area
August 7, 2024Whistler
The Government of BC has announced it will make new improvements to forest service roads in the Lillooet area. The
Man dies after drowning at Porteau Cove Provincial Park
August 6, 2024Whistler
One man has lost his life in a drowning incident at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. On August 4, 2024, Squamish
Emergency alert issued as water begins to overflow Chilcotin River landslide
August 5, 2024Pemberton/Region
Water has begun to overflow the landslide blocking the Chilcotin River near Farwell Canyon, according to an update from the
Upcoming lane closures on Sea to Sky Highway; expect delays
During the next two weeks, people travelling the Sea to Sky Highway are advised to expect lane closures and delays
Whistler council approves $3.2 million from housing reserve fund for new rental project
August 2, 2024Whistler
RMOW council has approved a staff request for $3.2 million from the Employee Housing Reserve toward a new rental development
Multiple grizzly bear sightings lead to trail closure in Whistler
August 2, 2024Whistler
Multiple grizzly bear sightings have promoted the closure of Whistler trail, according to an advisory issued by RMOW. The advisory
Heat warning in effect for Howe Sound
August 1, 2024Whistler
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for East Vancouver Island and Howe Sound, with an extended period of hot
SLRD issues Evacuation Alert for Pemberton area properties
August 1, 2024Whistler
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) due to the risk of overland flooding and
Council issues statement on Whistler Waldorf School
July 30, 2024Whistler
In a Closed Council meeting held on June 25, Whistler Waldorf School Society (Waldorf) was given one year’s grace to
Whistler’s Alpine Trail Network officially open for the summer
July 30, 2024Whistler
Whistler’s Alpine Trail Network is officially open for the summer, and it includes more than 40 kilometres of alpine hiking
Whistler stabbing: Dedaar Jhooty pleads guilty to manslaughter
July 22, 2024Whistler
One man has pled guilty to manslaughter in the 2021 Whistler stabbing. Dedaar Jhooty appeared in North Vancouver Provincial Court
Bear euthanized in Whistler after repeated home break-ins
July 17, 2024Whistler
Conservation officer service has destroyed a bear that entered several homes in Whistler. On July 15, the Conservation Officer Service
Heat warning for Whistler, Pemberton
July 16, 2024Whistler
A heat warning is in effect for Squamish. Elevated temperatures are expected, posing a moderate risk to public health, according
Squamish RCMP seek help finding missing woman Sara Livingstone
July 11, 2024Whistler
Sea to Sky RCMP – Squamish are asking for the public’s assistance in finding 35-year-old Sara Livingstone. Sara was last
Three bodies recovered from Garibaldi Provincial Park
July 8, 2024Pemberton/Region
Squamish RCMP and Squamish SAR have discovered three bodies from Atwell Peak in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Police did not confirm
A Whistler doctor’s call to action: Save the Whistler Waldorf School for our kids’ future
July 8, 2024Whistler
Like many of us, I arrived in Whistler on a whim 20 years ago. The usual trope was that I
‘Surprised, saddened, and confused’: Whistler Waldorf School wants council to rethink lease termination
July 5, 2024Whistler
In a move that shocked parents, RMOW Council decided not to renew the lease for the Whistler Waldorf School at
BC to launch new website to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions
July 4, 2024BC
The Province is launching a new website on July 18 to protect renters from being evicted in bad faith. Starting























