Squamish News
Emergency services responded nearly 375 times to Squamish encampments in 18 months
The District of Squamish has seen a sharp rise in emergency responses to encampments, with over 375 calls made to
Proposed sawmill expansion heads to Squamish council
The District of Squamish Council will consider a development permit today that would allow for the expansion of a local
How Capital Home Energy Helps Developers Meet B.C.’s High-Performance Standards
Building a new home in British Columbia means working under some of the most forward-looking energy standards in Canada. These
Squamish weighs year-round tourist use at Capilano University residence
The District of Squamish Council is reviewing a proposal that would allow year-round tourist accommodation in one of Capilano University’s
Squamish community rallies for sock donations ahead of winter
Squamish Helping Hands is inviting the community to participate in “Socktober,” a month-long donation drive aimed at collecting 1,000 pairs
Squamish pilot helps fly stray cats to forever homes
Squamish resident and recreational pilot David Vargas has teamed up with volunteer-run charity Canadian Wings of Rescue to help transport
GoFundMe launched for man who died in Sea to Sky Highway accident
A GoFundMe campaign is underway to raise funds for transporting the body of 22-year-old Robin Singh Buttar from Vancouver to
Province funds new Encampment Outreach Worker for Squamish
BC Housing has funded Squamish Helping Hands Society with an Encampment Outreach Worker to provide outreach to encampment occupants located
CUPE issues strike notice to District of Squamish
The District of Squamish has received a strike notice from CUPE Local 2269, the union representing approximately 250 municipal employees.
Rainfall warning issued for Squamish
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for Howe Sound, including Squamish, as a strong Pacific system











