News
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 receives $7M from CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
The District of Squamish has been successful in securing a $7M grant from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund to facilitate housing delivery in Squamish. Read More
Squamish’s Queens Way Recycle Depot will close this year; District is exploring options for a new location
The District of Squamish is working to identify a new location for the public Recycle Depot after receiving notice from GFL that the Queens Way depot will close in May. 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
The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater upgrades for Sea to Sky Country
The following release is from the newsroom of the Government of Canada Communities in Sea to Sky Country will see upgrades and replacements to aging wastewater infrastructure that will accommodate future… 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
Hours of Operation - Monday, November 13
Please note the following hours and service changes for Saturday, November 11 through Monday, November 13 in honour of Remembrance Day. 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