News
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
Relocated grizzly bear could return if it can access neighbourhood wildlife attractants
The Conservation Officer Service was successful in relocating the grizzly bear that was seen foraging in the Garibaldi Estates neighbourhood on Thursday, September 10. Read More
High Streamflow Advisory Issued
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for Howe Sound. Read More
Environment Canada Weather Alert - Heavy Rains Expected
A series of vigorous frontal systems will move across the south coast of BC Tuesday night through Saturday. Read More
One motorhome lost and one damaged in vehicle fire at Municipal Campground
In the early morning hours of September 18, Squamish Fire Rescue crews responded to a motorhome fire at the Municipal Campground. Read More
Central Estuary Restoration Project update: Planned road closure extended through September 30
Updated September 18, 2020: The Squamish River Watershed Society has provided an update on the Central Estuary Restoration Project: The planned road closure has been extended until Wednesday, September 30 to allow for… Read More