In 2017, BC gave $27 million to the CEVforBC program, but those funds are running out sooner than expected and would have been depleted by the end of September 2018.

The Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) is getting ready for some exciting happenings come Fall and Winter 2018.

The major mechanical failure on the rotating steel structure in the circular clarifier tank occurred on January 14 this year, rendering the tank out of commission.

BC Parks has opened reservation for two popular adventures in B.C. parks – the world-renowned Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit.

A local fast-food business had to seek the help of mounties after a woman became upset and refused to leave the drive-thru window, blocking other customers behind her.

There are five mayoral candidates and 22 candidates for elections who are interested in representing Squamish at the council table.

DOS communications manager Christina Moore said the district received a phone call from a concerned resident on Mamquam Road on Thursday afternoon, September 20.

This steps comes after a final report by the district’s affordable housing task force pressed on the need for a short term rental policy to address the ‘growing proliferation’ of unpermitted STRs, or short term rentals.

The recruitment period is approximately five months from January to May and a three year commitment is required.

Squamish Canyon will address the Sea to Sky Corridor’s critical lack of engaging, safe, and fun experiences for visitors of all ages, the proponents say.

Rapid and unplanned growth, lack of funding for infrastructure, unsustainable community planning, and threats to natural beauty are all unique challenges facing the town, Chapelle says.

The closure extends from the beginning of the gravel at the bridge over Mashiter Creek to just below the trailhead to Carpenter Son’s bridge, below Quest University. 

Squamish RCMP were able to locate the male and arrested after a brief foot pursuit, and investigation later found that he was involved in another Break and Enter at a Brackendale business earlier. 

She has experience as a senior leader in regulatory services and regulatory compliance and has had the opportunity to work as a public servant in energy and health care regulation, leading teams, building departments and learning about public process and government.

Fabry has been the vice-president and later president, of the Capilano Students Union, where he represented 7,000 students, and lobbied all levels of government.

The applicant is using the density bonus given by the district and putting away 30 per cent of the residential units as purpose-built rentals housing in perpetuity.

The four-time District of Squamish councillor announced he would be seeking the Mayoral seat in the upcoming elections in October.

Hans has experiences in community service, entrepreneurship, construction, real estate, insurance, and is working towards a BBA in Finance.

On Wednesday, September 5th, at approximately 4 pm Squamish RCMP received a report of a car in the ditch off Spit Road and on fire. 

Long-time Squamish citizen Bianca Peters has announced that she will be running for a seat on council in the upcoming municipal election on October 20, 2018. 

"I thank the people of Squamish for placing their trust and faith in me to serve our community over the past four years."

Elections BC is encouraging eligible voters to get ready for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform by registering to vote or updating their voter information.

More cameras will be set up in two other B.C. provincial parks this fall — Cathedral and Golden Ears — and will also be used to track snowmelt and plant phenology.

Canadians overwhelmingly (70 per cent) say the name and image of the first Prime Minister should remain in public view, while 11 per cent held the opposing view.

Raise currently operates a cannabis dispensary called 99 North on Second Avenue, but wants to move it to a bigger location in Squamish Station Shopping Centre.