News
Bear attack in Squamish Estuary prompts trail closure and warning
The Conservation Officer Service and District of Squamish are issuing a warning following a surprise encounter in the Squamish Estuary between a resident with a leashed dog and a sow… Read More
Curbside Tune-ups begin October 19
The District of Squamish, in partnership with Squamish CAN and Recycle BC, is conducting curbside checks to help improve individual organics and recycling. Read More
'Drop, Cover and Hold On’ October 15 at 10:15 a.m.
ShakeOut B. C. exercise will include community-wide test of the SquamishAlert Squamish will once again join residents across the province to ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ during B. C. Read More
High Winds Weather Statement Issued
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada for Howe Sound for widespread, strong and gusty winds on Tuesday. Read More
High Streamflow Advisory in Effect
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Howe Sound, North Shore Mountains, Squamish River and surrounding tributaries. Read More
RCMP searching for dangerous dog
The following news release has been issued by the Squamish RCMP: Squamish RCMP seeking assistance in locating dangerous dog taken from Squamish PoundSquamish 2020-10-09 13:31 PDT File # 2020-6790 Squamish RCMP are requesting assistance… Read More
Rainfall warning issued for Howe Sound
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Howe Sound. Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The heavy rain will begin early Friday morning and continue through Friday night. Read More
More grizzly sightings may be possible due to thriving Squamish Valley grizzly bear population
The Conservation Officer Service (COS) has safely relocated a grizzly bear that was captured in Brackendale on the evening of September 27. Read More
District of Squamish to consider policy tools to incentivize low carbon building construction, promote development of neighbourhood nodes and increase transit frequency
Community input is requested via survey on proposed incentive toolsAs part of the 2020 Zoning Bylaw Update, the District of Squamish is considering implementation of a set of policies to incentivize… Read More
Removing wildlife attractants remains best strategy as peak season for human-wildlife conflicts gets underway
New bear-resistant tote pilot underway in select Squamish neighbourhoodsThe District of Squamish Wildlife Office is ramping up seasonal educational efforts as bears prepare for hibernation and human-bear conflicts typically rise. Read More