News
District of Squamish amends financial plan in response to COVID-19
District of Squamish Council has adopted an amended financial plan that seeks to reflect the realities of the community in relation to the new circumstances presented by COVID-19. Read More
BC Transit enhancing safety measures to allow for front door loading and regular fare collection
On June 1, 2020, BC Transit will be enhancing safety measures for our provincial transit systems that will allow for a return to front door loading and collection of fares… Read More
Special weather statement in effect for Howe Sound
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Howe Sound with strong wind gusts expected for late this afternoon. Read More
Squamish bear cubs given a second chance to remain wild
Six Squamish yearlings are being released back into their home range in the hope they can successfully live in the wild. Read More
Stage 1 Water restrictions back in effect May 1
Water conservation in place to prepare for peak demandDistrict of Squamish Stage 1 water restrictions are in effect as of Friday, May 1 which serves as an important reminder to practice… Read More
Squamish Valley Agricultural Plan complete
Implementation of key action items to begin in 2020The final Squamish Valley Agricultural Plan was endorsed by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) Board and the District of Squamish (DoS) Council… Read More
Campfire ban lifted throughout the District of Squamish as of April 28 at noon
Squamish Fire Rescue has lifted the campfire ban across the District of Squamish effective as of Tuesday, April 28 at noon. Read More
Terrill Patterson Remembered
Photo courtesy of The Squamish Chief newspaper The District of Squamish is saddened to learn about the passing of Terrill Patterson. Read More
Spring Cleaning? Be mindful of excess Landfill trips during COVID-19
The District of Squamish is urging residents to consider essential trips only to the Squamish Landfill until after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Read More
State of Local Emergency Cancelled
The District of Squamish has cancelled the State of Local Emergency that was declared on Wednesday, April 15 in response to the Magee Road Fire, and the need to place… Read More