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Particulate sampling test results now available following Squamish Terminals dock fire
The District of Squamish has been working with the various agencies in the aftermath of the Terminals dock fire to follow up on environmental monitoring and testing. Read More
Stawamus Chief Rock Slide Update
Stawamus Chief Rock Slide Update: The geological engineers are in the process of compiling their findings and an update is anticipated the next couple days. Read More
Stawamus Chief Slide update 9 p.m.
Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) and the RCMP have remained on site throughout the afternoon and evening working to assess geotechnical hazards within the rock slide area, and identify people… Read More
Squamish Fire Incident Public Information Update
ISSUED BY VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH, BC MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, SQUAMISH TERMINALS (SQUAMISH, BC) – A series of environmental and health protection actions are well underway by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the… Read More
Stawamus Chief in Squamish rock slide
(SQUAMISH, BC, April 19 1 p. m. ) - A rock slide has occurred on the Stawamus Chief in Squamish at approximately 11:50 a. m. Sunday morning, April 19. Read More
VCH recommending playground equipment in plume zone be hosed
Vancouver Coastal Health is recommending all playground equipment and outdoor toys directly downwind of the smoke plume zone be hosed down with water. Read More
#SquamishFire Update, close of day 3 - water restrictions lifted by District of Squamish, Air Quality Advisory remains in effect
District of Squamish Operations has lifted the Stage 4 water restriction that has been in place since Friday morning. Read More
Air Quality Advisory remains in effect due to continued fire suppression efforts
#SquamishFire Update – Saturday, April 18, 2015The Ministry of Environment is maintaining the Air Quality Advisory that was issued Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. Read More
Air Quality Advisory and open burning restrictions in effect for Squamish
The Ministry of Environment has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Squamish because of high concentrations of fine particulates (related to smoke from an ongoing structural fire) that are expected… Read More
Stage 4 water restrictions in place to support Squamish fire fighting efforts
To support the Squamish firefighting effort, Stage 4 water restrictions are now in effect. Read More