News
Single-use plastics survey launched
The District of Squamish is working to develop a bylaw that will aim to regulate single-use plastic check-out bags and the unnecessary use of plastic straws in Squamish by the end… Read More
District receives $270K in grant funding for Eagle Viewing/Seaichem Reserve Dike Master Plan
The District of Squamish has been successful in receiving a $270,000 grant through the National Disaster Mitigation Program to complete the Eagle Viewing/Seaichem Reserve Dike Master Plan for diking upgrades in… Read More
Initial Curbside Tune-up results are in
Approximately 1,700 recycling and organics totes were inspected during the week of July 29 for the first round of Curbside Tune-Ups across all neighbourhoods in Squamish. Read More
District crews begin work on Little Stawamus Creek and adjacent trail
Work is set to begin on the Little Stawamus Creek along the Crumpit Creek Cruise trail (between Guilford Drive and McNaughton Park) to remove log jams and repair a section… Read More
High Streamflow Advisory Issued
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including the Squamish River and Stawamus River. Read More
Special weather statement issued for Howe Sound
An unseasonably strong Pacific front is poised to drench Vancouver Island and parts of the south coast beginning on Thursday. Read More
Joint Mayors' Statement on BC's Plastics Engagement
VICTORIA, BC — Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne, Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott and Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore issued the following joint statement today about BC’s engagement on… Read More
Province of British Columbia launches public engagement on plastic reduction
Today, the Province of British Columbia announced it is seeking feedback to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics. Read More
District of Squamish adopts camping bylaw to enforce no camping restrictions in sensitive areas
The District of Squamish has adopted a camping bylaw intended to direct camping within the municipal boundary to designated campsites, and enable recreation-driven camping in a way that mitigates social… Read More
Recurring false security system alarm calls will result in fees charged aimed at curbing wasted police time
The District of Squamish and Squamish RCMP will be enforcing the Fees and Charges Bylaw that allows a fee to be charged for police call outs to recurring false security… Read More