Refresh Market founders launch new business conference in Squamish
February 23, 2018Squamish
Refresh Market founders, Rachel Boguski and Shannon Lorenz are launching a new conference designed they say to educate and recharge the business and creative spirit in town.
Poparide to Mayor Heintzman: We have a plan for you
February 21, 2018Squamish
Flo Devellennes runs a carpooling app company called Poparide and he wants to work with the district of Squamish to provide a better transit options for those who commute to the city.
Radon testing underway in Squamish schools
February 21, 2018Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is testing schools in the Sea to Sky to keep children and youth safe from radon gas. “Radon levels
In tragedy’s aftermath, Indo-Canadians discover a new community
February 20, 2018Life
The compassion shown by Squamish for the accident victims has given Indo-Canadians a new perspective on the idea of community.
District joins Recycle BC residential recycling program
February 20, 2018Squamish
Squamish residents who are currently part of the curbside recycling program will not see any changes to their day-to-day recycling.
DOS plans second phase of wayfinding signs
February 20, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish is working on the second phase of wayfinding signs in the community. Staff is currently working on phasing plan that will prioritise where the “year two” signs will be installed and which signs will get priority.
Suspicious man arrested in Garibaldi Highlands
February 20, 2018Squamish
On Tuesday, February 27, Squamish RCMP were notified of man who was running around in several different backyards in the area of Highlands Way North. The man attempted to open several doors and turn on water hoses, the police said.
Who left doughnuts on elementary school ground ? Squamish RCMP investigates
February 20, 2018Squamish
Meanwhile in Canada, Squamish RCMP are investigating a whodunnit involving donuts. The local police is looking for a suspect who
District Looking to Introduce ‘Conditions’ for Airbnb Landlords
February 19, 2018Squamish
If you are offering short term rentals or planning to do so, be prepared to hear from District of Squamish. The local government is planning on bringing some regulation to the short term rentals in order to protect rental housing.
Tree damages vehicle on Mamquam Road
February 12, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP received several complaints of fallen trees following a windstorm in the District of Squamish this past weekend.
A new music fund in town, thanks to Meg Fellowes and Squamish Community Foundation
February 12, 2018Squamish
Former councillor Meg Fellowes has entrusted the Squamish Community Foundation to establish a music fund to promote music education in the community.
Brackendale Community Association Faces Closure
February 10, 2018Squamish
The community association still exists and unless it is taken over by new leadership, it will be dismantled. If no one comes forward by March 31, BOATA will cease to exist.
Police charge local man in downtown Squamish robberies
February 7, 2018Squamish
A 40-year old local man has been charged by the local RCMP for robberies in downtown Squamish. The man remains in custody and his first court appearance is in North Vancouver court at the end of February. His name won't be released until then, police said.
Bob Cheema to hold off on fencing property
February 6, 2018Squamish
Developer Bob Cheema said he will put the fencing around his land in Garibaldi Highlands on hold after talking to representatives of Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA).
Downtown Squamish gets a new summer event
February 6, 2018Squamish
The Squamish Street Market is setting up shop over three blocks and two parks in the heart of downtown Squamish for four Sundays, once a month from June to September 2018.
District finds stash of hash in Brackendale, plans to take action
February 6, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish officials are asking the council to initiate legal action on a homeowner who had been illegally growing marijuana in a home in Brackendale.
Police urge caution following theft at Garibaldi Provincial Park
February 5, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP is urging the public to be vigilant about their belongings as weather improves and more people get out to enjoy the local provincial parks.
Large infractions noted in school zones: Squamish RCMP
January 30, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP is notifying the public to be aware that the speed limit in schools zones is 30 km/h, following a large number of infractions noted by the police recently.
Act Promptly on Illegal Camping: Squamish Trail group
January 29, 2018Squamish
A local trail group is calling upon land managers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource operations to act promptly to ensure illegal camping and dumping sites are thoroughly removed and remediated.
Squamish Arts Council opens grant applications
January 28, 2018Squamish
The Squamish Arts Council has opened grant applications for the Community Arts & Culture Enhancement Grant. The application deadline is March 7, 2018.
Squamish RCMP investigating fatal pedestrian accident
January 27, 2018Squamish
Squamish RCMP is investigating an accident on the Sea to Sky Highway that claimed the life of a local man. The pedestrian was identified as a 20-year-old male from Squamish.
District of Squamish closes Crumpit Creek Trail
January 26, 2018Squamish
The District is in the process of developing signage to inform the public that the trail will be closed until further notice while staff explore what options may be available or sustainable.
Have a say in where your tax dollars will go in 2018
January 25, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish is hosting a Open Mic community event on the proposed Budget to answer community questions on how the budget is allocated.
How you can help make Squamish a ‘Smart City’
January 25, 2018Squamish
District of Squamish is seeking partners to solve civic issues through technology and data for Smart Cities Challenge, an initiative of Infrastructure Canada.
Squamish RCMP warns about CRA phone scam
January 24, 2018Squamish
The Squamish RCMP received a complaint from a Squamish resident last month that they had been contacted by someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, who demanded payment in the form of STEAM digital gift cards.



















