Squamish News
District aims for renewable energy with a new gas collection system
The District of Squamish is planning to provide renewable energy via the landfill gas, according to Ian Picketts, the Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change.
Man offers $2,000 reward for missing cat in Squamish
A Vancouver man is offering a reward of $2,000 for someone who can find his missing cat.
District has no plans to shut down Cleveland Avenue
District of Squamish explored the idea of closing Cleveland Avenue but has finally decided to not go forward with the plan in Downtown Squamish.
Drunk driver’s car impounded from Mamquam FSR
Squamish RCMP have suspended a driver's licence for 90 days after she failed two breathalyzer tests.
District to create new Highway 99 ecotourism zoning
District plans to create a new Highway 99 Ecotourism zoning for a land parcel located north of the Squamish Adventure Centre and south of the Brennan Park.
New exhibit at Britannia Mine explores medicinal use of copper
The Britannia Mine Museum is launching a new educational temporary exhibit this summer exploring the antimicrobial properties of copper and how it has been used in the battle against superbugs and other diseases throughout history.
Developer urges council to reject proposed zoning in Valleycliffe
A local developer is urging the council to reject a proposed rezoning of land in north Crumpit Woods area of Valleycliffe.
Mayor Elliott writes to province on policing
Mayor Karen Elliott has written a letter to the province asking it to reimagine public safety and community health services and to transform the way BC invests in public safety.
District plans to rezone land in Valleycliffe and Highlands for apartments
District of Squamish plans to rezone two large land parcels in Valleycliffe and Garibaldi Highlands to discourage large-lot single family homes.
District plans to ban commercial water extraction in Squamish
The District of Squamish is moving towards giving first and second reading to a bylaw to prohibit the commercial bottling and export of water withing the district.