Squamish News
Water facilities closed at Alice Lake and Porteau Cove parks
Water facilities have been closed due to cold weather at Alice Lake Park and at Porteau Cove Park in Squamish.
Density to be encouraged on lots within 400 metres of bus stops
District of Squamish will encourage residential density in specific areas of the community under a new Smart Growth Neighborhood Initiative.
District plans car-free days to ‘Shift Beyond the Car’
District of Squamish has been working to develop a plan for car free days in Squamish.
Garibaldi at Squamish to drill test wells for water
Garibaldi at Squamish will be drilling wells on Brohm Ridge to test ‘promising anomalies’ when it comes to water availability in the area.
Two appointed as Community Patrol Officers
Laura Lazaridis and Sarah Kennedy have been appointed as the Community Patrol Officers in a council meeting on October 6.
District plans to close municipal campground for winter
District of Squamish staff is recommending council support a motion to close the municipal campground for the fall and winter.
Planned power outages for highlands, downtown
BC Hydro is planning power outages for specific areas in Garibaldi Highlands and Downtown Squamish.
SORCA makes a U-turn on Cheema Lands development
In a marked about-turn, Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association has now issued a statement saying their submission to the district was taken out of context.
Developers initiate sub-area plan for Crumpit Woods
The proponents of the Crumpit Woods development in Valleycliffe have initiated a sub area plan for their property.
Starbucks on Garibaldi Way applies for variance to sign bylaw
The new Starbucks located at the former Burger King location on Garibaldi Way has applied for a variance to the district’s sign bylaw.