Squamish News
Province rejects district request on e-bikes
The province has rejected a request made by the District of Squamish on pedal-assisted electric bikes. Last year, the district
Would you like a green burial? District plans to know
Death isn’t an option for the living, but there will soon be more—and greener—options for the final departure in Squamish.
Mixed-Use building proposed on Second Avenue
A new development on Second Avenue in Downtown Squamish is proposing 35 condos along with offices and retail on ground floor and second floor.
Drivers, watch out for elk on Highway 99
District of Squamish is reminding drivers to stay alerts and obey the speed limit as Elk become more active in the community at this time of the year.
Clarke Dr. and Hwy 99: Few more months till traffic improves
The upgrades at the intersection of Clarke Drive and Highway 99 have stretched traffic and the patience of locals used to a much easier access to Valleycliffe.
Planned power outage in Squamish tomorrow
BC Hydro has informed the District of Squamish of a planned power outage at the Cheakamus Generating Station on Wednesday, March 4 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
District plans a new bike path in Downtown Squamish
The District plans to enhance biking and walking infrastructure in Downtown Squamish and Brackendale.
Drilling next week in downtown park; district urges caution
District is asking public to use caution and obey all posted signage as a geotechnical drilling for a sea dike project begins next week in a downtown park.
Squamish tech company wins national business award
A Squamish tech company has won a small business national award. Maven Marketing won the Editor’s Choice Award at the CanadianSME National Business Awards in Toronto last month.
A local business grows with loan and advice from Futurpreneur
From a dog ranch in Pemberton, to a shared office space and a vegan bakery in Whistler, Futupreneur helps bring business ideas to reality or support with expansion.