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Category 2 and Category 3 fires prohibited beginning May 18 at noon
Update: Campfires prohibited in British Columbia as of noon, June 8. Learn more. Read More
Fallen workers honoured in Squamish Day of Mourning ceremony 2023
Please join us along with the District Labour Committee for the B. C. Day of Mourning ceremony, an annual commemoration of fallen workers in our community, province and country. Read More
Province issues long-term licence to Squamish Community Forest
Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and District of Squamish are celebrating a major milestone for the Squamish Community Forest. Read More
District of Squamish receives $400k in funding for Sustainable Stormwater Service Delivery Plan
April 26, 2023 The District of Squamish has received federal funding in the amount of $400,000 from the Strategic Priorities Fund stream of the Canada Community-Building Fund to create a Sustainable… Read More
New water reservoirs will improve water storage capacity and delivery for Squamish
April 24, 2023 The District of Squamish is installing two new water storage reservoirs at the Lower University Reservoir in order to balance and optimize the supply and delivery of water… Read More
More than 140 affordable homes opening in Squamish
The following release is from the newsroom of BC HousingPeople in Squamish will have more affordable rental options to choose from with more than 140 new homes opening in two… Read More
Squamish Youth Council invites public to help grant funds towards programming for youth
Five finalists will live-pitch at April 20 Bear’s Den eventApril 14, 2023 The Squamish Youth Council (SYC) has selected five local not-for-profit entities as finalists of the first annual Bear’s Den,… Read More
District aims to create a barrier-free Squamish
Community invited to identify accessibility challenges through new survey and mapThe District of Squamish is creating an Accessibility Plan to identify and work towards removing accessibility barriers related to District… Read More
Electronic transit fare system coming to Squamish Transit
March 13, 2023 A new electronic fare collection system that provides increased flexibility and convenience to transit users is coming to Squamish. Read More
Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road upgrades set to begin
Upgrades will improve safety and traffic flow for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles Construction will soon begin on a long-planned project to improve the intersection of Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road. Read More