The advent of the coronavirus has disrupted business throughout town.
The provincial health officer's orders have prompted a swath of closures and service reductions.
It's no longer obvious where you can go to get what you need.
The Chief has compiled the latest on where you can find what you need.
Groceries, Pharmacies and Drug Stores
Save-On Foods
The store has reduced its operating hours to between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to give workers a chance to restock and rest, as demand has been higher than ever. It's still open every day.
It also has implemented an early-morning shopping hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors, people with disabilities and the vulnerable. This allows for shopping in a more accommodating environment, while creating social distancing.
Save-On pharmacy hours
Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Holidays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nesters Market
Likewise, Nesters has also reduced its hours slightly to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It's still open every day. It's also implemented a shopping hour reserved for seniors and the most vulnerable. That hour takes place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Nesters pharmacy
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Your Independent Grocer
The Independent has also made a shift in its store hours. It's open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Its first hour, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. is also dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities.
Independent pharmacy hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 .m. to 4 p.m.
Walmart
Store is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., every day. There's a dedicated 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. hour for seniors and the vulnerable on weekdays.
Walmart pharmacy
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every weekday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
Shoppers Drug Mart
From Wednesday to Sunday, it'll be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. From Monday to Tuesday, it'll be the usual 8 a.m. to midnight.
London Drugs
On weekdays, the first hour is exclusively for seniors and the vulnerable.
Healthcare workers and First Responders will have exclusive store access 8 to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Store hours:
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on
London Drugs Pharmacy
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Squamish Pharmacy
Regular hours unchanged
Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Medical Clinics/ER
Doctors in Squamish have announced the Sea to Sky Walk-in Clinic at 40147 Glenalder Place will be closed on weekdays. It will still be open on weekends.
The three main clinics in town are still open:
- Diamond Head Medical Clinic at 37989 Cleveland Avenue 604-892-3544
- Elaho Medical Clinic 1337 Pemberton Avenue 604-892-5688
- Squamish Medical Clinic 37979 Cleveland Avenue 604-892-3535
Patients with a family doctor should call in for appointments, which can be done over the phone or virtually via eHealth. Face-to-face visits are still possible if necessary.
During the emergency, patients without a family doctor may make an appointment.
The Squamish General Hospital Emergency Department has created special entrances for those who suspect they have COVID-19.
Hardware/Appliance/Dollar Stores
Canadian Tire
Now offering a curbside pickup service. Order online, drive up to the store, and park in the designated area
Store hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day
Curbside pick up hours; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Home Depot
Now running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
Squamish Home Hardware
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day
Dollarama
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Dollartree
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Dentists
Atwell Dental
Closed until further notice.
Emergency details are provided at 604-567-1155.
https://atwelldental.com/
Garibaldi Dental Clinic
Closed until further notice.
If you are a patient and are experiencing an emergency, call 604-892-3441 to get your dentist's contact information.
Parkside Dental Clinic
Closed until further notice.
People with emergencies can leave messages at the office line at 604-892-5966.
Mr. Tooth Dental
Only voicemail is picking up at the office, though no formal closure announcements have been posted.
Their emergency line is 604-849-0132.
Squamish Dental
Closed until further notice. A recording with emergency information can be heard at 604-892-3548.
Diamond Head Dental
The office's website indicates that staff attended a dental conference earlier this month where multiple attendees tested positive for COVID-19. As a precaution, they self-quarantined.
Emergency contact information at 604-898-4200.
Mountain Orthodontics
Office is closed until further notice.
Send emergency inquiries to 604-892-5969.
There's also an FAQ that can help address some dental appliance problems at www.mountainorthodontics.com
Tantalus Dental Group
Office is closed until further notice.
Emergency contact information available at 604-898-5300.
Optometrists
Optomeyes
The clinic will provide only virtual appointments and emergency referrals until further notice.
Call 604-892-5055 during regular business hours to consult.
Omni Eye Squamish
Closed until further notice.
Patients who have glasses and contact lens orders coming in will receive calls to pick them up by appointment only.
Emergencies should go to the ER.
Banks
Squamish Savings (Vancity)
Full service, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Royal Bank of Canada
The website says its current hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is not listed in the 'branch closures' section of RBC, which is updated regularly.
Bank of Montreal
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Scotiabank
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Closed Sundays.
Places of Worship
A number of religious services throughout town have indicated that they will be moving to online ceremonies.
Landfill
Even in the middle of the pandemic, it's still possible to find a place for a dump.
The Squamish Landfill remains open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Auto repair
Good 2 Go Auto
Key drop off service now available during the pandemic. This means you drop your key in a box and you never have to see or touch anyone.
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Newport Auto
Key drop off service now available
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.newportauto.ca/contact-us/
Diamond Head Motors 2006 LTD (Napa Auto Pro)
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
diamondheadmotors.mechanicnet.com
JB Autocare
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bryan's Autobody
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone in when you arrive at 604-892-3122 so you can meet outside and maintain distancing.
Duncan Autobody
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 604.892.6333
No walk-ins. You can send pictures or call to schedule an appointment. Email photos to [email protected]
Hunters Automotive
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Automind Collision Squamish
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Can do drop-ff and pickup of vehicles for those who are quarantined.
Edgetech Automotive
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carson's Automotive
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please call when you arrive in the parking lot so someone can meet you, as per social distancing policies.
Coastal Ford
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Key drop off service now in effect.
Mechyannick Automotive Clinic
Still open but by appointment only.
Call 604-892-5222.
OK Tire
Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Speedy Glass
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Only in-house work being done. No mobile work due to COVID-19.
Kal Tire
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergency essential services only — basically only if your car can't function. No changing winter to spring tires.
Automind Collision
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kelly Jian Contracting
By appointment. Please call before 604-898-3701 before you come.
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Signature Tire
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Squamish Motorcycle Shop
Appointment only. Call 604-848-5158.
Haymack Autoglass
Mondays, Wednesdys, Fridays
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Squamish Toyota
Service and parts department is now open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday
Greg Gardner Motors
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advance Truck and Heavy Duty Repairs
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dan's Transmissions
By appointment only. Please call 604-848-8155.
Drop off the car at the work yard and pay via e-transfer to ensure social distancing.
MOVERS
Gusto Movers
Currently, they're working to finish jobs with clients who've already booked.
Quotes are available at Gustomovers.com, but it is unclear how many jobs will be accepted due to COVID-19.
All Time Moving and Storage
Still possible to book movers by appointment at 604-902-6683.
You can also get a quote at https://alltimemoving.ca/moving-services/moving-squamish/
Stop and Store Squamish
Booking services available remotely and online
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Sunday
***Please note: some businesses may have not been listed because The Chief was unable to verify if service hours have changed as a result of COVID-19. If you are the owner and would like to update your listing, please email [email protected].
