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Proposed wildfire hazard regulations designed to reduce the risk to public safety, property and local forests
The District of Squamish is considering a suite of wildfire hazard regulations aimed at reducing community risk to public safety and property from wildfire hazards. Read More
Safety Protocols at Council Meetings
Council meetings resume this coming Tuesday, September 7. Read More
Campfire ban lifted within District of Squamish as of noon on Friday, September 3
Effective Friday, September 3, 2021 at 12 p. m. Read More
Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan public engagement to begin fall 2021
The District is starting a public process to develop, with the community, a neighbourhood plan for the Garibaldi Estates. Read More
Cooling centre open at Brennan Park Recreation Centre during high temperatures
The District of Squamish is following the Vancouver Coastal Health recommendation of providing a cooling centre to support Squamish residents during the heat warning issued by Environment Canada this week. Read More
Brennan Park open during Air Quality Alert
An Air Quality Statement has been issued by Environment Canada due to the smoky skies in Squamish. Read More
Cooling centres open at Brennan Park Recreation Centre and The 55 Activity Centre during extreme heat
The District of Squamish is following the Vancouver Coastal Health recommendation of providing cooling centres to support Squamish residents during the extreme heat warning issued by Environment Canada. Read More
Coho Park Trails Closed For Public Safety Due to Wildlife
Update July 30 10:45 a. m. - The bear carcass has been removed, and the trails have re-opened. Read More
District of Squamish set to launch enhanced SquamishAlert notification system
Mobile alerting-app, enriched alerts, rate of delivery, optional day-to-day communications among new system benefits The District of Squamish has selected a new service provider that will improve the delivery, access and speed at… Read More
CN Rail to temporarily increase train traffic through Squamish
Squamish, BC – Residents of Squamish should prepare for an increase in train traffic due to recent rail infrastructure damage in the Fraser Canyon. Read More