Squamish News
Town’s most dangerous intersection will become safer this year
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) is currently working on short-term improvements to Cleveland Avenue to address safety concerns.
Roundabout proposed for new development
It would also mean upgrades on the primary intersection at Loggers Lane and Centennial Way, including creating a roundabout design.
Squamish being considered for new cannabis store
BC Liquor Distribution branch is looking to open a cannabis store in town, although it doesn’t have a proposed site for Squamish.
Council grants parking variance for downtown rental building
District of Squamish councillors voted to grant six variances while issuing a development permit for a rental building in downtown—including cash-in-lieu for ten parking spaces.
Council endorses a new fire hall for Valleycliffe
Council has endorsed a new fire hall at Valleycliffe, a $16.7 million project that was approved at its special business meeting on January 21.
RCMP seeks public’s help in identifying fraud suspects
RCMP is appealing to the public to help identify two people who are suspected of using stolen debit cards to commit approximately $28,000 in fraudulent transactions across the Lower Mainland.
This lottery has a $2.6 million Squamish home as a prize
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced that the tickets for the 2020 Choices Lottery are now on sale until Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Parking variance sought for all-rental building in Downtown Squamish
District of Squamish council will debate giving a development permit to a six-storey building that offers 67 purpose-built rentals to the community.
Province to fund 30 new child care spaces in Squamish and Whistler
Province will be investing in more than 30 new child care spaces to give more parents the option to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities.
Another alert: Heavy snow, freezing rain for Squamish
An approaching Pacific storm will bring a mixture of snow, freezing rain, and rain to the south coast beginning tonight and continuing Saturday.










