Squamish News
District launches new online resource centre
The District of Squamish Economic Development Office has launched a comprehensive online resource centre to help businesses access information about the local economy.
Squamish Street Market, Rotary club partner for new fundraiser
The Squamish Street Market has partnered with the Squamish Rotary Club to support “Duck in a Truck”, a new fundraiser in the Sea to Sky Corridor to benefit the Squamish Hospice Society.
Starting September, an express bus will connect Garibaldi Highlands with Downtown Squamish
BC Transit is proposing a Garibaldi express bus service that would provide a quicker, highway service and connect Tantalus, Garibaldi Village and Downtown Squamish.
Council asks province to implement foreign buyers tax in Squamish
At a recent meeting, council decided to write a letter to the province asking to bring the town under the gambit of the foreign buyers’ tax so the housing prices could be kept in check.
Man hiding behind bushes near Discovery Way prompts RCMP search
Squamish RCMP is seeking information on a man who was lurking behind the bushes in the business park area of Squamish.
Technical issues delay fast commuter ferry between Squamish and Vancouver
A fast ferry being designed by two Powell River entrepreneurs was supposed to be transporting people to Vancouver three years ago, but technical difficulties have delayed the ambitious project.
Squamish RCMP reports serious fire injuries because of accelerant use
Squamish RCMP along with Squamish Fire Services is issuing a warning regarding the use of accelerants on fires to the
New marijuana dispensary in downtown Squamish riles local dad
A local father is questioning the district on why it gave a business licence to a new medical marijuana dispensary in downtown Squamish.
What we can learn from abandoned vessels
As a Member of Parliament, I saw the blight caused by irresponsible people who dumped their boats like parkland litter.
Garibaldi Springs golf course development: park maintenance, building on green space divides council
The public funding of the park maintenance and the logic of putting homes on an OCP-designated Greenways Corridor dominated the debate at a recent council meeting. A divided council sent the Garibaldi Springs golf course development to a public hearing on a 4-3 vote.











