District to ally with FortisBC on climate change goals
June 20, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is pursuing a FortisBC Senior Energy Specialist (SES) position to assist the district in reaching its climate action goals.
SORCA to ‘put some love’ into local trails with $50,000 grant
June 19, 2020Squamish
Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA) has received a $50,000 provincial grant for Diamond Head Network Revitalization.
District seeks feedback on rezoning for downtown development
June 19, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is seeking the public feedback on a rezoning application for four mixed-use buildings with a shared two-storey parking structure in Downtown Squamish.
West Coast Railway Association will miss Dr. Ernie Ledgerwood
June 19, 2020Squamish
It is with great sadness that those of us associated with the West Coast Railway Association find that we have lost one of our most beloved within our community – Dr. Ernie Ledgerwood.
COVID-19: Province to extend support for renters
June 19, 2020BC/Canada
The province is extending the temporary rental supplement until the end of August to support renters and landlords.
Work to reinstate Mamquam Road starts next week
June 18, 2020Squamish
District crews will soon start working on reinstating and doing slope stabilization work on the Mamquam Road.
Grouse Mountain reopens on Monday
June 18, 2020BC/Canada
Grouse Mountain has announced that it will begin a phased reopening on Monday, June 22, along with the Grouse Grind trail.
Survey seeks feedback on new Foundry design
June 18, 2020Squamish
The Sea to Sky Community Services Society is inviting the community to give feedback on the new Foundry for youth that will be established in Squamish.
Tourism Squamish, Chamber oppose short-term rental bylaw
June 18, 2020Squamish
Squamish Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Squamish have both written to council opposing district's proposed short-term rental policy even as the council gave first reading to the bylaw on June 16.
Mayor Elliott responds to 12-year-old on Brackendale development
June 18, 2020Squamish
Mayor Karen Elliott recently responded to a 12-year-old Brackendale resident who raised concerns about the proposed rental apartment building in the neighborhood.
A new map and guide to Howe Sound
June 17, 2020Sea to Sky
An exciting project is underway. For the first time, a comprehensive multi-layered informative map and Guide of Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound’s ocean,
Province launches survey on COVID-19 recovery
June 17, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government is invited feedback on what people think the province should do for a COVID-19 recovery plan.
New school zone in Garibaldi Highlands
June 17, 2020Squamish
District of Squamish has installed a new 30 kiloemetre per hour school zone in the Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School area along The Boulevard.
New restaurant opens at the gondola
June 16, 2020Squamish
A new sit down restaurant has opened in the Summit Lodge at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish.
UPDATE: Driver in Highway 99 crash escapes with minor injuries
June 16, 2020Squamish
Emergency crews are still on scene clearing up the traffic accident on Highway 99, according to a tweet by Squamish RCMP.
BC rolls out guide on becoming a licensed cannabis producer
June 16, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has launched a new step-by-step online guide for cannabis producers looking to enter the legal market in the province.
Squamish non-profit gets $522,000 to restore salmon passage
June 16, 2020Squamish
The Government of Canada and the Government of BC is giving approximately $522,000 over three years to the Squamish River Watershed Society.
Lamborghini impounded for speeding on Highway 99
June 16, 2020Squamish
Squamish RCMP has impounded a Lamborghini for speeding on Highway 99. The driver was travelling at a speed of 130
Off-duty Squamish RCMP officer, DOS staffer rescue suicidal person
June 15, 2020Squamish
An off-duty Squamish RCMP officer and a DOS employee helped rescue a suicidal person in Squamish.
District plans to replace Judd Slough culvert
June 15, 2020Squamish
The District of Squamish is working on a project to remove the abandoned Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough culvert in the Squamish River dike and replace it with a new, larger culvert in order to re-water the slough.
Fare collection resumes on Squamish transit
June 15, 2020Squamish
Front door loading and fare collection will resume today in Squamish transit.
Access to Howe Sound Crest Trail changes
June 15, 2020Sea to Sky
BC Parks is asking outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of a change in access to the Howe Sound Crest Trail.
Commission to look into why Squamish pays more for gas
June 15, 2020Squamish
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is investigating high gas prices in Squamish, and will also start publishing data for the town.
Squamish gets a new Foundry centre for youth
June 15, 2020Squamish
Squamish is getting a new foundry centre, one among eight cities where the provincial government announced the centres.
Police urge motorcyclists to be cautious on Highway 99
June 14, 2020Sea to Sky
RCMP are reminding motorcyclists to use caution on roads after two incidents of motorcycles crashes on Highway 99.
























