News
Local business success stories highlight the many benefits of locating in Squamish
A picture is worth a thousand words, and in the case of a new video series launched today by the District of Squamish, motion picture captures a story worth millions. Read More
Mayor Kirkham awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal
District of Squamish Mayor Rob Kirkham has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedicated service and contributions to his community and Canada. Read More
Squamish firefighting equipment to be donated to international communities in need
Squamish Fire Rescue will once again donate firefighting equipment which is obsolete and no longer meets current fire fighting standards, to their firefighting comrades in lesser-equipped countries. Read More
District of Squamish reorganizes General Manager portfolios
Recruitment begins for new GM of Business & Community Services The District of Squamish has announced a re-alignment of its General Manager (GM) portfolios. Read More
Downtown transformation tops Council priority list in 2013
It’s a vision that every Council in recent history has talked about, but this Council plans to turn words into action. Read More
Vastly improved Land Development Application process launches
The District of Squamish has launched the new Land Development Application process, dramatically simplifying and shortening the process through which land developers apply for new projects. Read More
Squamish filming up in 2012 to the tune of $1.5m economic impact
The District of Squamish facilitated 22 film productions during 2012, compared to just 14 productions in 2011, resulting in over $1. Read More
District of Squamish Acquires Strategic Hunter Property
The District of Squamish has reached a purchase agreement with Richard J. Hunter to acquire two parcels of property that will provide significant opportunities for the future. Read More
New District Website Unveiled, Strategy Shared
‘Fun’, customer service-driven site represents changing culture at District The District of Squamish has unveiled its new website, designed to provide an improved and enhanced user-friendly web experience for Squamish residents,… Read More
CN Fuel Spill Update
Information Update – CN Fuel Spill, November 16, 2012 This update has been compiled following briefings from CN Public Affairs, CN Environment and the BC Ministry of the Environment. Read More