News
Campfire ban to be implemented in District of Squamish on Thursday at noon
The District of Squamish will implement a municipal campfire ban effective 12 p. m. Read More
Estuary Trails Re-Open Following Bear Attack
Updated May 13, 2024: The Conservation Officer Service investigation has concluded that the recent bear attack in Squamish was defensive in nature. Read More
Accessory Dwelling Unit design competition launched in Squamish
Winning designs for self-contained, sustainable living units will receive priority building permit processing for homeowners who wish to build one The District of Squamish has launched an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)… Read More
Flood Warning: Squamish and Cheakamus Rivers
FINAL UPDATE: 11 a. m. , Friday, February 2, 2024: The SquamishAlert has ended for residents in North Yards. Read More
Noise Exemption Permit issued with conditions to FortisBC for Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Gas Pipeline work
The District of Squamish has issued a Noise Exemption Permit to work 24-hours per day with conditions to FortisBC’s prime contractor, Frontier-Kemper Michels (FKM), for the Eagle Mountain - Woodfibre… Read More
District of Squamish Statement on CUPE 2269 Strike Action Vote
The District of Squamish is informing the community that CUPE 2269, the Bargaining Unit representing employees of the District of Squamish, received a strike mandate from its members at a… Read More
Special Weather Statement In Effect - Heavy Rain Expected Monday/Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the BC South Coast, with impacts to Howe Sound and Squamish expected. Read More
New transitional housing, integrated health care supports coming to Sea to Sky region
A new model of integrated transitional housing and healthcare services will soon be supporting people with complex mental health, health and housing needs in the Sea-to-Sky region. Read More
District reduces regulatory barriers for affordable housing across the municipality
The District of Squamish has reformed zoning rules for affordable housing and adopted blanket zoning bylaw changes to remove density restrictions and allow affordable housing projects of six storeys or… Read More
Public Statement - Resolution of Censure and Sanctions
On October 24, 2023, Council for the District of Squamish made a decision to issue a motion of censure against Councillor Andersen for disclosing confidential information in breach of his… Read More