News
Province of British Columbia launches public engagement on plastic reduction
Today, the Province of British Columbia announced it is seeking feedback to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics. Read More
District of Squamish adopts camping bylaw to enforce no camping restrictions in sensitive areas
The District of Squamish has adopted a camping bylaw intended to direct camping within the municipal boundary to designated campsites, and enable recreation-driven camping in a way that mitigates social… Read More
Recurring false security system alarm calls will result in fees charged aimed at curbing wasted police time
The District of Squamish and Squamish RCMP will be enforcing the Fees and Charges Bylaw that allows a fee to be charged for police call outs to recurring false security… Read More
Smoke Bluffs Park rock blasting July 18-Aug 17, 2019
The District has learned this week that BC Hydro will be conducting rock blasting in Smoke Bluffs Park through to August 17, 2019, and preparation work could begin as early… Read More
Line painting begins July 18
Annual line painting work will take place in the evenings and overnight in various locations throughout Squamish beginning Thursday, July 18. Fresh paint will be marked with cones. Read More
District of Squamish staff revisit optimal bike lane configurations following resident feedback
Parking protected bike lanes are being returned to their original configuration on Queens Way and on Government Road in the North Yards neighbourhood following feedback from residents that they found… Read More
Sea-to-Sky governments urge province to consider creative funding solutions for regional transit system
A regional transit committee, comprised of the District of Squamish, Líl’wat Nation, Resort Municipality of Whistler, Squamish Nation, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and Village of Pemberton, is urging the Province of… Read More
Brennan Park Recreation Centre electrical upgrades complete
Electrical upgrades at Brennan Park Recreation Centre were completed ths week and the facility is now open with regular operating hours. Read More
Fire crews on scene at small wildfire near Powerhouse Springs Rd
Squamish Fire Rescue crews and BC Wildfire Service are on scene at a small wildfire near Powerhouse Springs Road. Read More
Community performance dashboard launches to track progress and support decision-making towards #Squamish2040 goals
The District of Squamish has launched a community performance dashboard that tracks 30+ indicators towards achieving the goals and objectives of the newly adopted #Squamish2040 Official Community Plan (OCP). Read More