Squamish News
Impaired driver’s car impounded in Valleycliffe
An impaired driver in Valleycliffe had their vehicle suspended and car impounded after a traffic check by Squamish RCMP.
Alert: Possible oil spill on Sea to Sky Highway
Squamish RCMP is alerting drivers about a possible oil spill on Highway 99.
Sow and cubs remain in the estuary; district urges people to stay away
The mother bear and her cubs are remain in the Squamish Estuary and are accessing natural food, the District of Squamish said in an update.
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.