People who use transit in Squamish will see improved service as a result of increased service hours, restructuring Route 5 and improving handyDART services.

British Columbia’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations is expanding with the opening of eight new stations in Squamish, Pemberton, Whistler, Lillooet and Sechelt, making it easier for people commuting to charge up their EVs.

BC Parks is taking steps to ensure the safety of visitors at Porteau Cove Park and travellers along the adjacent Sea-to-Sky Highway.

People in the Squamish-Lillooet region will be able to grow their record of success, making sure more organics are turned into nutrient-rich soils, not landfill waste.

On a calm morning in mid July, Rachel Shephard slides into a kayak and slowly starts paddling around the perimeter of Fawn Lake. Keeping a camera and notebook within reach, Shepard’s eyes are glued to the water, searching for any signs of western toad tadpoles.

The British Columbia government is reminding everyone that it is illegal to build trails on Crown land without prior authorization.

Visitors will soon have more camping opportunities in the Squamish area with the completion of 52 new campsites in the Sea-to-Sky corridor, in time for the upcoming 2017 camping season.

Effective Nov. 17, 2016, new scenic area and visual quality objectives have been established, under the Forest and Range Practices Act, in the Shannon Creek watershed portion of the Sea to Sky Natural Resource District.

The dream of a cross-Canada recreational trail is one step closer to being realized, following the opening of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail, Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced.