Squamish News
Local dad wants council to build sidewalks on Second Avenue
He also wants council to enforce basic zoning bylaws so that high traffic retails businesses are not able to operate in areas where there are no sidewalks.
Six-storey building proposed for Downtown Squamish
The district has received a Development Permit application for a six-storey mixed use development at Second Avenue in Downtown Squamish.
Squamish doctor wins national award
The Rural Service Award is presented to physicians who have served rural Canada for 10 years or more.
Police investigate pellet gun shooting on home in Brackendale
Police located several marks in the window pane of a Brackendale home consistent with the damage seen with the use of a Pellet gun.
BC Ferries wins award for converting diesel vessel to LNG
BC Ferries has won the Shippax Retrofit Award for completing the conversion of a large passenger ferry from diesel to liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Hebrew program connects Squamish kids with Jewish culture and traditions
Offered over six sessions, each program is designed to foster a love of Jewish culture and religion, Hebrew language acquisition, celebration of Israel, and an appreciation of Jewish art and music.
Updated: District plans to restrict camping in Squamish
District of Squamish plans to restrict camping in Squamish to designated campsites within the muncipal boundaries, as well as two areas on Crown Land which would be exempt from enforcement.
District urges locals to avoid Third Avenue and Vancouver
District of Squamish is urging locals to avoid the area where crews are still fighting a fire that started in the morning.
Caution urged after cougar seen in Alice Lake trails
District of Squamish is urging locals to use extra caution after reports of cougar sightings in trails around Alice Lake park.
All B.C. schools required to provide free menstrual products by end of 2019
Over the coming months, the ministry will continue to work with school districts, community and education partners to look at the needs of each district, identify gaps and ensure they have the funding needed to meet this new requirement.











