Squamish News
Remembering the Mayor who brought transit to Squamish
Phil Turner, a former Mayor Squamish, who brought transit to town and created the first economic development office, has passed away.
District hosting open house on zoning bylaws
The District of Squamish is hosting a virtual open house as part of the 2020 Zoning Bylaw Update on options for amending the Business Park zoning regulations.
Local Tim Hortons employee tests positive for COVID-19
Tim Hortons has confirmed one of the employees at the local Squamish store has tested positive for COVID-19.
District will create extra parking near hospital
The District of Squamish is creating extra parking spaces near the hospital to manage parking demand in the area.
Squamish Food Bank moving to new location downtown
Squamish Food Bank is moving to a new located in Downtown Squamish called Under One Roof, located at 37871 Third Avenue.
Face masks will be required on Squamish transit buses
Beginning Monday, August 24, BC Transit will require customers to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on local buses.
Expect slow traffic on Cleveland Ave and Highway 99
Traffic will be slow in both directions on Highway 99 today, according to an update by Drive BC.
FortisBC to host info session on preferred pipeline route
FortisBC is hosting two virtual information sessions this month as part of its community engagement on the Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project.
Two large cedar sculptures to be installed near adventure centre
Two large sculpture figures carved from a red cedar log will be permanently installed next to Rose Park across from the Squamish Adventure Centre.
Contract awarded for landfill gas collection
District of Squamish has awarded a $806,755 for the Squamish landfill gas collection system, which will reduce significant amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGs) entering the atmosphere, district said.