News
Squamish named one of Canada’s top 10 communities for entrepreneurship
Squamish has been named by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) as one of Canada’s top ten communities for entrepreneurship in 2018. Read More
Air quality update following 3rd and Vancouver Street fire
The District of Squamish is working with Environmental Health Officers from Vancouver Coastal Health to monitor air quality at the 3rd and Vancouver Street structure fire in Squamish. Read More
UPDATE Apr 9: BC Wildfire Service reports Squamish Valley fire
UPDATE: April 9, 12:15 p. m. Read More
Canadian Red Cross launches door-to-door pilot program to support flood resiliency in Squamish
Squamish is one of three Canadian communities chosen for a new door-to-door pilot program to boost flood risk awareness and emergency preparedness at the household level. Read More
BC Assessment updating property photos in Squamish
Beginning in April, BC Assessment will be conducting street front property photos of residential properties throughout the District of Squamish for property assessment purposes. Read More
District of Squamish receives $25K in child care action planning funds
The District of Squamish has been successful in receiving a $25,000 grant from the Community Child Care Planning Program, a partnership between the Province and the Union of British Columbia… Read More
New immigration pilot program aims to stimulate economic growth in Squamish
The province recently announced that Squamish has been selected among 30 communities for a new immigration pilot program to stimulate economic growth in small communities. Read More
Grass fire reminder: fire danger should be top-of-mind all the time
It’s only March, but dry weather has resulted in conditions where fine fuels such as long grass can easily ignite. Read More
Special Public Avalanche Warning for Mountains of Western Canada
March 18, 2019: Avalanche Canada in partnership with Parks Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect immediately. Read More
Weather Warning issued for Sea to Sky - Squamish to Whistler
A weather warning has been issued for Sea to Sky - #Squamish to Whistler. A strong Pacific frontal system is sweeping over the south coast. Read More