Squamish News
District urges water conservation as restrictions go into effect
During Stage 1, lawn watering with a sprinkler is permitted two days per week from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lois Wynne retires after 32 years of community service
After 32 years as the executive director of Sea to Sky Community Services Society (SSCSS), Lois Wynne announces her retirement on June 1, 2018.
Squamish real estate: townhomes see sharp increase in prices
Even though real estate prices across the board have shown an increase, townhomes saw a 45 per cent increase in 2017 compared to 2016.
CN train whistling: the possibility of silence
There may just come a day when Squamish citizens will be able to sleep through the night without being awakened by the shrieking trains.
Distressed dog removed from hot car; owner issued multiple tickets
Squamish RCMP would like to remind the public to leave their pets at home during warm weather. Vehicle temperatures rise quickly in warm sunny weather even with windows open and pets can go into distress quickly.
Wolves and coyote sightings prompt alert on popular Brackendale trail
The District of Squamish, Conservation Officer Service and WildSafeBC are issuing a Wildlife Alert due to coyote and wolf activity within the Ray Peters Trail network in Brackendale.
Rotting foundations, old roofs and rats: Why district buildings need a $100 million re-do
A large portion of District facilities were constructed in the 1970’s or earlier, and many are the end of life, at over capacity or no longer good enough to provide service to the community.
A renewed call to ‘explore all options’ for Brackendale Art Gallery
A long-time resident of Squamish has expressed concerns about the future of the gallery and is calling upon the council to consider all options for the gallery.
Squamish Terminals asks district for a tax break
The CEO of Squamish Terminals has written to the district asking for a tax break for the terminals in 2018.
Clean tech company wants OCP amended for project near landfill
A clean tech company is asking for an OCP amendment and rezoning to make way for a commercial carbon capture close to the district landfill.