How Meditation Made Me Better at My Creative Work
January 10, 2018Life
My interest in mindfulness and meditation started about two years ago and really emerged as a way to manage the stress of a busy career and a busy household (I have three kids. Ill leave it at that :))
Expedia Canada Picks Squamish as a Top City to Visit in 2018
January 4, 2018Squamish
Squamish was one among the 18 cities chosen as the top city to visit in 2018 by Expedia Canada Travel Blog. Expedia recently surveyed 1000 Canadians and asked them which city they would like to recommend to their fellow travellers visit in the new year.
Squamish Council Votes to Continue Tax Breaks for SODC Developer
January 3, 2018Squamish
Paying taxes is never fun but it will be more agonizing next year knowing a major development in town is getting a tax break, thanks to the Squamish council.
Go Fund Page Created to Help Squamish Accident Victims
January 2, 2018Life
Friends of the victims of the horrific accident on January 2 on Sea to Sky Highway are calling upon the community to donate to the victims and their families.
Squamish Selected for Heritage Fair
January 2, 2018Squamish
Squamish Historical Society has announced that BC Heritage Fairs Society has selected Squamish as the host location for the 2018 Provincial Heritage Fair. Approximately 60 students from around the province will gather together in Squamish from July 5th to July 9th.
Are You Happy With the District of Squamish ? Let Them Know
November 24, 2017Squamish
The District of Squamish is looking for feedback on these, and other high level topic areas to help inform decision-making around the 2018 to 2022 Five Year Financial Plan.
District Buys New Snow Removal Machine
November 14, 2017Squamish
The District of Squamish has bought a new snow removal machine, a heavy duty, narrow (around 48” wide) machine that can easily fit on trails and sidewalks.
Expect Delays in Paradise and Squamish Valley Traffic on Nov 16
November 14, 2017Squamish
Paradise Valley and Squamish Valley traffic will encounter delays on Thursday, November 16, 2017 due to urgent CN rail maintenance just south of the Cheakamus River bridge at mile 46.9 on the Squamish Valley Road.
Squamish Brewery Honoured at BC Beer Awards
November 7, 2017Squamish
Backcountry Brewing of Squamish won numerous awards in some of the mostly hotly contested categories at BC Beer Awards.
Province Gives $116,500 to Squamish for Economic Development
November 6, 2017Squamish
The District of Squamish and its partners Squamish Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Squamish are the recipients of provincial funding to support local economic development initiatives.
Cougar Alert Sounded After Big-Cat Sighting in Garibaldi Highlands
October 2, 2017Squamish
The cougar was spotted on Montrose Way and also on Jura Crescent heading towards Perth Drive.
Police Seek Man in Suspicious Incident in Valleycliffe
October 2, 2017Squamish
Squamish RCMP were called to the area to investigate a report of a suspicious male who had allegedly approached a 10 year old girl, on a trail at the end of Clark Drive.
A Crazy Real Estate Market in Squamish: Condo Prices Surge 31 Per Cent Over Last Year
September 28, 2017Squamish
The most recent real estate report for Squamish shows that an average detached house costs $970,100, an average townhouse $669,400, and an average condo $445,800. These are year over year price increases of 19.5 per cent, 10.4 per cent, and 31 per cent respectively – pretty crazy.
Citizens Want Council Support for Garibaldi Estate Park
September 27, 2017Squamish
Garibaldi Estate resident Kaija Belfry Munroe wants the district to consider funding a Dynamo Apollo Spinner as part of the phase 2 expansion of the park.
Council Defers Decision on Oceanfront Tax Exemptions
September 26, 2017Squamish
Why didn't the council tie the Oceanfront tax exemptions to the downtown tax exemptions conclusively ? It's a question that council conventionally avoided by deferring the discussion on the Oceanfront tax exemption to a later time.
Twenty Seven Men Don High Heels to Raise $4,350 for Howe Sound Women’s Centre
September 25, 2017Squamish
Twenty-seven men marched through Cleveland Avenue in red high-heeled shoes on Saturday, September 23 as part of Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society’s (HSWC) 9th annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® event.
How District Can Silence the Shrieking CN Trains
September 19, 2017Squamish
The shrieks and the squeals of the CN trains that manage to disturb half the town's sleep may just be a thing of the past. But there is a catch: Money.
Maps Now Available for a New Squamish Trail
September 14, 2017Squamish
Maps for the Turtle Trail will be available soon in key locations in the community.
Brackendale Residents Want Better Road Safety for Kids
September 13, 2017Squamish
Brackendale residents are asking the district to improve road safety for kids in the neighbourhood by installing stop signs on Depot Road to slow traffic or add speed bumps.
Squamish Local Miranda Miller is Downhill Mountain Biking World Champion
September 12, 2017Life
Be proud, Squamish ! Squamish local Miranda Miller is the new downhill mountain biking world champion. She scored the gold medal at the elite downhill title at the mountain bike world championships.
Squamish Mayor Gets a Pay Raise
September 11, 2017Squamish
Squamish Mayor will take home $5,000 dollars more this year as council voted to increase the salary to bring it
Oceanfront Developer Insists Tax Break Should Continue
September 3, 2017Squamish
The Squamish Oceanfront developer wants tax holidays on SODC lands to continue even as council prepares to discuss on Tuesday how and if the exemptions granted in 2015 could be repealed. Staff is warning council to let the exemptions stay as they fear taking away the exemptions could bring legal action from the developer.
Squamish RCMP Issue $1150 Wildfire Tickets at Porteau Cove and Valley Drive
September 2, 2017Squamish
Squamish RCMP and Squamish Fire attended to a fire call off Valley Drive in Squamish and at Porteau Cove, where those flouting the ban were ticketed $1150.
Walk to Fight Animal Cruelty on September 16
September 1, 2017Squamish
The annual walk, benefiting the BC SPCA Sea to Sky Branch, will be held at O’Siyam Pavilion & Junction Park, 37980 Cleveland Ave., Squamish, on Saturday Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. with the walk starting at 3 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy fantastic entertainment, activities, community vendor booths, and vegetarian food options.
Squamish Transit Improvements: Frequent Trips, Better Sunday and Holiday Service
August 31, 2017Squamish
Effective September 5, BC Transit is introducing several new changes to Squamish Transit, including more bus trips, frequent service, and more buses on the road on Sunday and holidays. The new changes also include a simplified fare structure that includes all children 12 and under boarding for free.






















