Squamish News
‘District should approve temporary patios for 2021 now’
A provincial restaurant association is asking Squamish to approve temporary patios for next summer now so business owners can plan ahead.
FortisBC issued permit for tunnel under estuary
The BC Oil and Gas Commission has issued a pipeline permit to FortisBC for the tunnel portion of the Eagle Mountain Pipeline Project.
Grizzly bear safely captured by conservation officers
The Conservation Officer Service says the grizzly bear spotted in the residential area near Shady Tree pub has been feeding on fruit trees in the Garibaldi Estates area.
Grizzly bear sighting near Shady Tree prompts warning
Squamish RCMP are asking people in the Shady Tree area to stay indoors after a grizzly bear was spotted in the area.
Squamish Public Library unveils new website
The Squamish Public Library has unveiled its new website, with a new logo and colour scheme.
District’s building permit wait time affects affordability, citizen says
A citizen is raising concerns about 14 to 16 weeks time the district takes to issue a building permit for renovation.
Daily heat record broken in Squamish
The Squamish area set a new record of 31.2 C for the daily maximum temperatures since Environment Canada started keeping records in 1960.
Get local governments to meet UN goals, Squamish tells province
The District of Squamish wants the province to require all local governments to report on progress in achieving United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Sea to Sky SPCA expands outreach services
In an effort to relieve some of the financial hardships that COVID-19 might be inflicting upon pet guardians, BC SPCA Sea to Sky location has expanded its outreach services.
District licensing bylaws discriminatory: Cannabis store owner
A Squamish cannabis store owner wants district to change its policy to prohibit a person from owning or operating more than one cannabis store in town.