Squamish News
DOS to hire firefighter, police officer
District of Squamish will hire a new firefighter and a police officer to meet the growing needs of the municipality. The positions will be filled in May and July in order to spread the tax impact of the positions over the two years.
Chamber opens nominations for business excellence awards
There are ten categories in which the business excellence awards will be given. The deadline for nominating your favourite business or entreprenur is March 21.
Police watchdog called after collision in Squamish
The provincial police watchdog was called to investigate a collision involving a RCMP officer's car and a pedestrian in Squamish.
Dogs get in free at Ski Callaghan on March 10
Dogs and their owners are invited to “Dog Day” on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Ski Callaghan, the joint venture between Whistler Olympic Park and its neighboring Nordic ski area Callaghan Country.
Mayor’s pet blue-trees project now looks like vandalism
Three years after the trees were painted blue, the colour sticks to the trees, making a highfalutin endeavour look like petty mischief.
Residential construction drives building boom in Squamish
District of Squamish issued slightly over 400 building permits last year, but the real estate boom was heavily skewed towards residential construction.
Refresh Market founders launch new business conference in Squamish
Refresh Market founders, Rachel Boguski and Shannon Lorenz are launching a new conference designed they say to educate and recharge the business and creative spirit in town.
Poparide to Mayor Heintzman: We have a plan for you
Flo Devellennes runs a carpooling app company called Poparide and he wants to work with the district of Squamish to provide a better transit options for those who commute to the city.
Radon testing underway in Squamish schools
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is testing schools in the Sea to Sky to keep children and youth safe from radon gas. “Radon levels
District joins Recycle BC residential recycling program
Squamish residents who are currently part of the curbside recycling program will not see any changes to their day-to-day recycling.