Squamish News
Council Defers Decision on Oceanfront Tax Exemptions
Why didn't the council tie the Oceanfront tax exemptions to the downtown tax exemptions conclusively ? It's a question that council conventionally avoided by deferring the discussion on the Oceanfront tax exemption to a later time.
Twenty Seven Men Don High Heels to Raise $4,350 for Howe Sound Women’s Centre
Twenty-seven men marched through Cleveland Avenue in red high-heeled shoes on Saturday, September 23 as part of Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society’s (HSWC) 9th annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® event.
How District Can Silence the Shrieking CN Trains
The shrieks and the squeals of the CN trains that manage to disturb half the town's sleep may just be a thing of the past. But there is a catch: Money.
Maps Now Available for a New Squamish Trail
Maps for the Turtle Trail will be available soon in key locations in the community.
Brackendale Residents Want Better Road Safety for Kids
Brackendale residents are asking the district to improve road safety for kids in the neighbourhood by installing stop signs on Depot Road to slow traffic or add speed bumps.
Squamish Mayor Gets a Pay Raise
Squamish Mayor will take home $5,000 dollars more this year as council voted to increase the salary to bring it
Oceanfront Developer Insists Tax Break Should Continue
The Squamish Oceanfront developer wants tax holidays on SODC lands to continue even as council prepares to discuss on Tuesday how and if the exemptions granted in 2015 could be repealed. Staff is warning council to let the exemptions stay as they fear taking away the exemptions could bring legal action from the developer.
Squamish RCMP Issue $1150 Wildfire Tickets at Porteau Cove and Valley Drive
Squamish RCMP and Squamish Fire attended to a fire call off Valley Drive in Squamish and at Porteau Cove, where those flouting the ban were ticketed $1150.
Walk to Fight Animal Cruelty on September 16
The annual walk, benefiting the BC SPCA Sea to Sky Branch, will be held at O’Siyam Pavilion & Junction Park, 37980 Cleveland Ave., Squamish, on Saturday Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. with the walk starting at 3 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy fantastic entertainment, activities, community vendor booths, and vegetarian food options.
Squamish Transit Improvements: Frequent Trips, Better Sunday and Holiday Service
Effective September 5, BC Transit is introducing several new changes to Squamish Transit, including more bus trips, frequent service, and more buses on the road on Sunday and holidays. The new changes also include a simplified fare structure that includes all children 12 and under boarding for free.