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Spring cleaning Squamish
Residents invited to ‘pitch-in’ for annual cleanup eventIt’s that time of year again to invite your neighbours, colleagues, family and friends to ‘pitch-in’ by removing garbage and litter from urban,… Read More
Mayor Karen Elliott appointed to BC Transit Board of Directors
The Province of British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has appointed District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott to BC Transit’s board of directors. Read More
Historic Community Forest governance agreement between Squamish Nation and District of Squamish is signed
Community open house planned for May 1, 2019 Councillor Wilson Williams, Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw and Mayor Karen Elliott, District of Squamish sign the governance agreement. Read More
Squamish named one of Canada’s top 10 communities for entrepreneurship
Squamish has been named by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) as one of Canada’s top ten communities for entrepreneurship in 2018. Read More
Air quality update following 3rd and Vancouver Street fire
The District of Squamish is working with Environmental Health Officers from Vancouver Coastal Health to monitor air quality at the 3rd and Vancouver Street structure fire in Squamish. Read More
UPDATE Apr 9: BC Wildfire Service reports Squamish Valley fire
UPDATE: April 9, 12:15 p. m. Read More
Canadian Red Cross launches door-to-door pilot program to support flood resiliency in Squamish
Squamish is one of three Canadian communities chosen for a new door-to-door pilot program to boost flood risk awareness and emergency preparedness at the household level. Read More
BC Assessment updating property photos in Squamish
Beginning in April, BC Assessment will be conducting street front property photos of residential properties throughout the District of Squamish for property assessment purposes. Read More
District of Squamish receives $25K in child care action planning funds
The District of Squamish has been successful in receiving a $25,000 grant from the Community Child Care Planning Program, a partnership between the Province and the Union of British Columbia… Read More
New immigration pilot program aims to stimulate economic growth in Squamish
The province recently announced that Squamish has been selected among 30 communities for a new immigration pilot program to stimulate economic growth in small communities. Read More