News
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
Smoke Bluffs Park rock blasting July 18-Aug 17, 2019
The District has learned this week that BC Hydro will be conducting rock blasting in Smoke Bluffs Park through to August 17, 2019, and preparation work could begin as early… Read More
Line painting begins July 18
Annual line painting work will take place in the evenings and overnight in various locations throughout Squamish beginning Thursday, July 18. Fresh paint will be marked with cones. Read More
District of Squamish staff revisit optimal bike lane configurations following resident feedback
Parking protected bike lanes are being returned to their original configuration on Queens Way and on Government Road in the North Yards neighbourhood following feedback from residents that they found… Read More
Sea-to-Sky governments urge province to consider creative funding solutions for regional transit system
A regional transit committee, comprised of the District of Squamish, Líl’wat Nation, Resort Municipality of Whistler, Squamish Nation, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and Village of Pemberton, is urging the Province of… Read More