Boundary Expansion is Delayed
Councillors wanted the proponent to support District of Squamish boundary expansion, enabling the district to expand its tax base. The proponents agreed to that condition, but have yet to hear from the District of Squamish.
DOS Staff Remuneration Increases by $497, 017
Remuneration at the district of Squamish has increased by nearly half a million dollar in the last one year, an analysis of the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) reveals.
District Rejects Rezoning for Brackendale Property
The district has rejected an application to amend the OCP designation and rezoning his 37-acreproperty on the west end of the Depot Road in Brackendale.
What Golden Handshakes Cost Us
In the last five years, District of Squamish has doled out $552,520 in severance payouts for exempt and union employees. But that is the extent of what the district is willing to reveal on this issue.
Are You Thick Skinned ? Join the Brand Leadership Team
The district is looking for residents and business operators to join the Squamish Brand Leadership Team (BLT).
An ‘Epic’ Adventure for Squamish in Branding
After scanning 1,143 surveys and six months of discussions, brand development committee is circling the word ‘epic’ to define and pitch Squamish to the world.
Hoping a Year will Soothe the Nerves
Mike Quesnel has set a difficult aim and he’s got a year to achieve it: Win the hearts and minds of those who oppose the skatebowl park.
Woodfibre LNG Prefers Electricity to Gas for Plant Operations
With an eye on GHE emissions and airshed quality, Woodfibre LNG proponents say they will prefer electricity over natural gas to run the LNG plant.
No Sale Yet for Paradise Trails
A negative public perception and high servicing costs may be keeping potential investors away from the Paradise Trails, says the man tasked with selling the property.
District Revises Views on Water Consumption
All along, District of Squamish has made us believe that water leakage is high in Squamish because of our aging infrastructure. But now, a new district report is revising its earlier position and shifting the responsibility of the water loss on the consumer.










