News
District of Squamish moves to Stage 3 water restrictions
The District of Squamish is moving to Stage 3 water restrictions due to high water consumption and flow capacity concerns brought on by the current heat wave. Read More
District of Squamish Stage 2 water restrictions now in effect
District of Squamish Stage 2 water restrictions are now in effect due to extreme hot, dry conditions that have increased outdoor water demand. Read More
District will open cooling centres to offer relief from extreme heat
The District of Squamish is following the Vancouver Coastal Health recommendation of providing two cooling centres to support Squamish residents during the current extreme heat warning issued by Environment Canada. Read More
BC Hydro issues Spill Notice for Cheakamus Dam discharge
The District of Squamish has received a Spill Notice from BC Hydro informing that the discharge from the Cheakamus Dam has increased to 170 to 230 cubic metres per second… Read More
Facts Clarified on Property Taxes and Oceanfront
The District is receiving form letters from residents via an anonymous website that is spreading inaccurate and mis-information. Read More
Heat warning issued for Howe Sound
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Howe Sound. A dangerous long duration heat wave will affect B. C. beginning on Friday and lasting until Tuesday. Read More
Mamquam Road sewer, active transportation and paving projects set to begin
Multi-phased project will provide significant infrastructure, pedestrian and safety improvements to the area The District of Squamish is moving forward with significant sewer and active transportation infrastructure upgrades for the section… Read More
Open fire prohibition to be restricted beginning June 23
BC Wildfire Service has issued restrictions for Category 2 and Category 3 open fires in the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes Squamish. Read More
Environment Canada issues heatwave warning
Environment Canada has issued a heatwave warning for Sunday, June 20 and Monday, June21. Read More
Province Supports Local Governments to Invest In Community
Some good news to share! The Province has announced a $500,000 investment to expand the British Columbia Social Procurement Initiative (BCSPI). Read More