Squamish News
Public hearing on Sept 3 to commit 309 units to rentals in perpetuity
It was in May last year the province changed the law to allow local government to authority to zone properties just for rentals with an aim to increase housing affordability.
Stay away from Sea to Sky Gondola trails; clean-up is on
The Sea to Sky Gondola is likely to reopen next spring, says the gondola company. The gondola was shut down after its cable was cut last week. The RCMP is holding a criminal investigation into the incident.
Job fair for Sea to Sky Gondola employees on Aug 16
Tourism Squamish and the Squamish Chamber of Commerce are organising a job fair for employees of the Sea to Sky Gondola.
District receives grant for dike upgrades
The plan will determine primary objectives, prepare dike design drawings and cost estimates and plan for adjacent land uses and infrastructure to accommodate the required upgrades.
Chamber creates Facebook page to support gondola
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to share photos, videos and posts about their favourite moment from the gondola on a new Facebook page.
Vigilant neighbour stops theft suspect in Garibaldi Highlands
Squamish RCMP says a vigilant neighbour was able to report suspicious activity in Garibaldi Highlands.
UPDATE: Preliminary investigation suggests a cable on the gondola was cut
Squamish RCMP isn’t ruling out possibility of criminal activity as it begins investigation into the collapse of Gondola early morning. The RCMP is also urging people to avoid the area.
Sea to Sky Gondola closes after ‘major lift incident’
The Sea to Sky Gondola has been closed after a ‘major lift incident but, but no injuries have been reported.
Developer offers adventure hub instead of eco-toilet
A mini adventure hub for an eco-toilet. That is the trade-off a local developer is proposing to the Squamish council as part of a plan change for Community Amenity Contribution.
Trail repair work to begin next week in Valleycliffe
Crews will work in the area between Guilford Drive and McNaughton Park to remove log jams and repair a section of the trail that is washed out.











