Smoke Bluff Residents Want Council to Reject Kingswood
More than 100 people from the Smoke Bluffs neighbourhood submitted a letter to the district, urging it to reject the large-scale development proposed along the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel.
Council Allows Backyard Chickens in Squamish
On May 20, council amended the bylaw to allow backyard chickens, a decision that will bring joy and unease depending on your perspective.
Woodfibre LNG Chooses Electric Power Over Gas
Woodfibre LNG announced today its proposed liquefaction project will run off electric power, a decision the company claims will make Squamish operation the greenest LNG operation in the province.
I Have Faith in the System on Woodfibre LNG: Sturdy
In an interview with Gagandeep Ghuman, MLA Jordan Sturdy talked about his experience as a rookie MLA, his views on Woodfibre LNG and his position as an secretary to the Minster of Transportation.
Budget Cuts Won’t Affect Safety, Fire Chief Claims
The district is proposing a $7,500 reduction in volunteer hours, but those cuts won’t affect the safety of our community, says fire chief Russ Inouye.
District Changes Views on Water Usage
All along, District of Squamish has made us believe that water leakage is high in Squamish because of our aging infrastructure. Now, it's revising its earlier position and shifting the responsibility on you, the consumer.
Bylaw Officials Nip Planters in the Bud
District of Squamish threatened a downtown resident with a $1,000 a day fine, forcing him to remove planters he had planted on district property in an attempt to beautifying the downtown neighbourhood.
Brackendale Home Owner is Asked to Redo Deck
Council rejected a variance application by a Brackendale resident who defied the law to built a deck despite warning from the building inspector it flouted subdivision rules.
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.









