Squamish News
Police called after woman refuses to leave drive-thru in Squamish
A local fast-food business had to seek the help of mounties after a woman became upset and refused to leave the drive-thru window, blocking other customers behind her.
Final list: Five mayoral candidates, 22 council candidates in Squamish election fray
There are five mayoral candidates and 22 candidates for elections who are interested in representing Squamish at the council table.
DOS warns public about intruder posing as district employee
DOS communications manager Christina Moore said the district received a phone call from a concerned resident on Mamquam Road on Thursday afternoon, September 20.
District to engage public on Airbnb rentals in Squamish
This steps comes after a final report by the district’s affordable housing task force pressed on the need for a short term rental policy to address the ‘growing proliferation’ of unpermitted STRs, or short term rentals.
Squamish Fire Rescue accepting applications for volunteer firefighters
The recruitment period is approximately five months from January to May and a three year commitment is required.
Squamish Canyon: A new destination experience is coming to town
Squamish Canyon will address the Sea to Sky Corridor’s critical lack of engaging, safe, and fun experiences for visitors of all ages, the proponents say.
Housing, economy, transportation, protecting green spaces are key issues for Mayoral candidate Susan Chapelle
Rapid and unplanned growth, lack of funding for infrastructure, unsustainable community planning, and threats to natural beauty are all unique challenges facing the town, Chapelle says.
Mamquam Road gravel route closed to vehicles
The closure extends from the beginning of the gravel at the bridge over Mashiter Creek to just below the trailhead to Carpenter Son’s bridge, below Quest University.
Police arrest suspicious man after brief foot chase in Brackendale
Squamish RCMP were able to locate the male and arrested after a brief foot pursuit, and investigation later found that he was involved in another Break and Enter at a Brackendale business earlier.
Alanna Gillis to run for council
She has experience as a senior leader in regulatory services and regulatory compliance and has had the opportunity to work as a public servant in energy and health care regulation, leading teams, building departments and learning about public process and government.










