Local elections 2026: Will Squamish councillors run again?
Councillors Andrew Hamilton and John French say they are seeking re-election for councillor in October 2026. Councillors Jenna Stoner, Eric
District of Squamish increases development cost charges
The District of Squamish council adopted new Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) bylaws at the council
Red Cross to assist Squamish, Whistler in emergencies
District of Squamish and Resort Municipality of Whistler have both signed agreements with the Canadian Red Cross that will enable them to better provide immediate assistance for people impacted by fires, landslides, floods or other emergencies.
What Squamish Can Learn from North Vancouver
City of North Vancouver is teaming up with a local business in that city to create an alternative heat source for residents. The goal? Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build sustainable models for energy consumption.
Developers Cry Foul Over Oceanfront DCC Agreement
Oceanfront developer Michael Hutchison has put $38 million at stake without any guarantee of reimbursement. Other developers cry foul, saying the district is shiftting the risk to the community with this DCC agreement.
Highway Safety Ignored on Squamish Intersections
Ministry of Transportation proudly says it spent $795 million on Highway 99 to make it the safest highway in the province. That may well be true if the ministry is willing to ignore an ICBC report from 2002 whose recommendations have still not been implemented.
Patricia Heintzman Elected Mayor of Squamish
Squamish voters elected Patricia Heintzman as their Mayor and brought in three new faces to council in one of the most hotly-contested municipal election in recent history.








