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Third body pulled from 'unforgiving' waters in Squamish, B.C., boat tragedy: RCMP
Search crews recovered three bodies Friday after a boat carrying about eight people overturned in the swollen Squamish River, north of Vancouver. Police said no one was unaccounted for, and survivors were not believed…
RCMP say third body found in Squamish, B.C., boat tragedy
Three people have died after a boat overturned in the swollen Squamish River, north of Vancouver. RCMP confirmed the recovery of the third body on Friday following a search operation hampered by washed-out roads and…
Three people now confirmed dead in boating incident in Squamish Valley
Three people have been confirmed dead after a boating incident in the Squamish Valley. Sea to Sky RCMP said the incident was reported at about 1:52 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, and search operations continued Friday after…
RCMP say third body found in Squamish, B.C., flood tragedy
RCMP confirmed that a third body was found after a boating tragedy on the swollen Squamish River, north of Vancouver. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, and police said no one remains unaccounted for. Search…
Deux personnes sont mortes et une est portée disparue dans les inondations en C.-B.
Deux personnes sont mortes et une autre est portée disparue après un accident de bateau survenu jeudi vers 14 h dans la vallée de Squamish, où une rivière est en crue après plusieurs jours de fortes pluies. La GRC a…
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'Another layer of heartbreak': Two dead, one missing after boat accident in Squamish
Two people have died and one remains missing after a boat accident in Squamish, British Columbia, where heavy rain and flooding have affected the area. MLA-elect Jeremy Valeriote confirmed the deaths. Search efforts are…
Ottawa invests $200 million in Woodfibre LNG to boost export capacity
Ottawa is investing $200 million in the Woodfibre LNG export terminal near Squamish, British Columbia, to help expand its capacity by up to 25 per cent. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the funding will support the…
RCMP say two dead, one missing in raging B.C. floodwaters
Two people are dead and one remains missing after a boating incident in the Squamish Valley on Thursday, RCMP said Friday. Floodwaters and heavy rain have made search and recovery efforts difficult, with elevated river…
2 people confirmed deceased following boat incident in Squamish Valley: RCMP
Two people have died and one remains missing after a boat incident in the Squamish Valley, Sea to Sky RCMP said. Police were dispatched at about 1:52 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, and search and recovery operations continued…
Feds investing $200M in B.C.’s Woodfibre LNG over three years
The federal government has announced a $200 million investment in the Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish, British Columbia, to be distributed over three years. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson stated the funding, developed in…
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2 people dead, one missing after boating incident in Squamish Valley
Two people died and another remained missing after a boating incident in the Squamish Valley on Thursday. Squamish RCMP said they were called at about 1:52 p.m.; high water and difficult weather made search and recovery…
B.C. boat deaths: 2 dead, 1 missing in floodwaters
Two people died and one remains missing after a boat incident in the Squamish Valley north of Vancouver on Thursday afternoon, RCMP said. Search and recovery operations are continuing amid high water levels, debris and…
Two dead, one missing in B.C. flooding as rains ease
Two people died and one remains missing after a boat incident in the Squamish Valley, British Columbia. Search and recovery crews returned to the water on Friday as rain eased in the region. The incident is part of a…
Severe flooding in Squamish leads to fatalities
Severe flooding in the Squamish Valley has left two people dead and one missing after a boating incident on Nov. 12, RCMP said. The incident occurred on the 15900 block of Squamish Valley Road as an atmospheric river…
2 dead, 1 missing after boating incident in Squamish area following flooding
Two people died and one remains missing after a boating incident in the Squamish Valley on Thursday, Nov. 12. Squamish RCMP responded at about 1:52 p.m. after multiple people were involved. Search and rescue crews faced…
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'I'm devastated': Two people confirmed dead in Squamish boating incident
Two people died and one remains missing after a boating incident in the Squamish Valley on Thursday, Nov. 12, RCMP said. Officers responded at about 1:52 p.m. Search and recovery operations resumed Friday, with high…
'Fatalities' due to flooding in Squamish: MLA-elect Jeremy Valeriote
Fatalities have been reported in Squamish, British Columbia, after heavy rain caused flooding, MLA-elect Jeremy Valeriote said on Nov. 13. Valeriote expressed condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones. The…
Legislator says multiple fatalities in Squamish, B.C., flood zone
Multiple people have died in the Squamish Valley, north of Vancouver, amid flooding after days of heavy rain, British Columbia legislator Jeremy Valeriote said. Valeriote, who represents West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, said…
B.C. boat deaths: Multiple fatalities in flood zone, MLA says
A British Columbia legislator reported multiple deaths in the Squamish Valley, north of Vancouver, as days of heavy rain swelled a river in the area. Jeremy Valeriote, who represents West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, said he…
CP NewsAlert: Legislator says multiple fatalities in B.C. flood zone
A British Columbia legislator reported multiple deaths in the Squamish Valley, north of Vancouver, as days of heavy rain swelled a river in the area. Jeremy Valeriote, who represents West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, said he…
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Multiple fatalities in B.C. flood zone: MLA says
A British Columbia legislator says multiple people have died in the Squamish Valley, where days of heavy rain have swollen a river and caused flooding. Jeremy Valeriote, who represents West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, said he…
Plusieurs morts lors d’un accident de bateau
Un accident de bateau survenu jeudi dans une zone reculée de la vallée de Squamish, en Colombie-Britannique, a fait plusieurs morts, selon la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. Certaines personnes ont réussi à se mettre en…
Deluge eases as B.C. floods force some residents to shelter in place
Floodwaters from heavy rain and a dam discharge have cut off residents along Paradise Valley Road north of Squamish, prompting a shelter-in-place order. More than 300 millimetres of rain fell in parts of southwest…
Shelter-in-place advisory issued near Squamish, B.C., due to flooding from heavy rain
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place advisory for residents near Squamish, B.C., as heavy rain raised water levels and increased discharge from the Daisy Lake dam. Paradise Valley Road has begun flooding and is unsafe…
Indigenous-owned wellness drink brand launches in Squamish
Troubled Water, a new Indigenous-owned wellness drink brand, has officially launched in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Founded by Erin Rautenstrauch and Kear Porttris, the company offers functional beverages that blend…
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Hikes, hangs and history: Why Squamish is happening in the fall
While often viewed as a quick stop on the way to Whistler, Squamish is increasingly becoming a primary destination for travelers. A recent Daily Hive report highlights how the region’s fall season offers unique…
Squamish driver sentenced to 18 months in jail for crosswalk crash
A Squamish man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail following a serious impaired driving incident. The driver struck a grandmother and her grandson while they were using a crosswalk, causing significant injuries. The…
Are B.C. mountain guides certified? What tourists need to know
Tourists in British Columbia are being warned that the title of 'mountain guide' is not protected, meaning there is no guarantee of professional certification for those hiring services. Experts from the Association of…
How a life-changing accident sparked Rory Bushfield’s quest for an accessible Squamish backcountry
Professional freeskier Rory Bushfield, who was paralyzed in a 2024 accident, is launching an initiative at his Squamish River Ranch to improve backcountry accessibility. Partnering with Stacey Paradine, the project…