News
Spring Cleaning? Be mindful of excess Landfill trips during COVID-19
The District of Squamish is urging residents to consider essential trips only to the Squamish Landfill until after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Read More
State of Local Emergency Cancelled
The District of Squamish has cancelled the State of Local Emergency that was declared on Wednesday, April 15 in response to the Magee Road Fire, and the need to place… Read More
New homes on the way for Squamish’s vulnerable residents
The Government of B. C. Read More
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District communities launch "Feed the Need" program to support local food banks
There is strength in numbers, and buying power with cash, and political leaders from Squamish to Lillooet are encouraging their communities to step up in numbers, and with money, to… Read More
Magee Road Fire Update - April 19
Updated 1:25 p. m. - This fire is now considered 'Being Held'. Read More
Evacuation Alert Rescind for Paradise Valley
April 19, 2020 9:00 AMThe District of Squamish has been advised by BC Wildfire Service that the Magee Road wildfire (Fire V30076) no longer poses a potential danger for those… Read More
Magee Road Fire Update - April 18, 10:26 a.m.
The BC Wildfire Service has posted its morning update on the #MageeRoadFire at the link below. The fire is now 35% contained. Read More
Small brush fire near Stawamus School quickly extinguished; public urged to be extra vigilant in dry conditions
Squamish Fire Rescue and local civilians responded quickly this afternoon to a brush fire near Stawamus Elementary School. Read More
Campfire ban now in effect throughout the District of Squamish
Effective immediately, all campfires within the District of Squamish are prohibited, even if under 50 centimetres in diameter, and even if a current permit exists. Read More
Magee Road Fire Update - April 17, 9:50 a.m.
BC Wildfire Service Update: new mapping has been done of the fire. While bigger - it doesn't mean the fire has grown; it is just more accurately mapped. Read More