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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
Updated Oct. 9 - section of Spawning channel remains closed due to high water levels and trail erosion
Update: October 9, 2020: The spawning channel trails adjacent to the Mamquam River, as shown in the map below, continue to remain closed until further notice due to erosion caused by… 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
Corridor Trail through Rose Park temporarily closed
There is a temporary trail closure of the Corridor Trail through Rose Park due to black bear activity. Read More
Seniors-centric space a priority for District of Squamish - Q & A
The District wishes to clarify questions and misperceptions raised surrounding the provision of seniors-centric space in Squamish, and the proposal to move this space to the new Westwinds seniors apartment… 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