Squamish News
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.
DOS plans second phase of wayfinding signs
District of Squamish is working on the second phase of wayfinding signs in the community. Staff is currently working on phasing plan that will prioritise where the “year two” signs will be installed and which signs will get priority.
Suspicious man arrested in Garibaldi Highlands
On Tuesday, February 27, Squamish RCMP were notified of man who was running around in several different backyards in the area of Highlands Way North. The man attempted to open several doors and turn on water hoses, the police said.
Who left doughnuts on elementary school ground ? Squamish RCMP investigates
Meanwhile in Canada, Squamish RCMP are investigating a whodunnit involving donuts. The local police is looking for a suspect who
District Looking to Introduce ‘Conditions’ for Airbnb Landlords
If you are offering short term rentals or planning to do so, be prepared to hear from District of Squamish. The local government is planning on bringing some regulation to the short term rentals in order to protect rental housing.
Tree damages vehicle on Mamquam Road
Squamish RCMP received several complaints of fallen trees following a windstorm in the District of Squamish this past weekend.









