News
District of Squamish receives $3.9 million in Federal Gas Tax funding for Squamish River dike upgrades
The District of Squamish has been successful in a grant application and is being awarded up to $3. 9 million through the Federal Gas Tax Fund. Read More
Local residents invited to innovate and co-create a Smart Squamish
Public engagement features March 12 symposium and online survey to help shape Squamish’s Smart Cities challenge statementHow would you use technology, innovation and data to improve the lives of citizens… Read More
District of Squamish joins Recycle BC residential recycling program
The District of Squamish has become the latest municipality to join the Recycle BC residential packaging and paper recycling program as a collection partner. Read More
Intent behind Growth Management Policies in draft Official Community Plan clarified
The District is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) to reflect the vision and goals of Squamish residents. Read More
Safety concerns prompt closure of Crumpit Creek Cruiser Trail while sustainable solution is explored
The District’s Operations department has determined that the many efforts taken to maintain the Crumpit Creek Cruiser Trail to ensure the safety of trail users have been ineffective. Read More
High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast has ended
The River Forecast Centre has ended a High Streamflow Advisory for Howe Sound including the Stawamus River and surrounding creeks and tributaries. Read More
District of Squamish seeks partners to solve civic issues through technology and data for Smart Cities Challenge
Cities of the future will use innovation, data and connected technology to improve the lives of residents, and Infrastructure Canada has launched the Smart Cities Challenge to empower communities to kick start… Read More
High Streamflow Advisory issued for the South Coast
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast including: Howe Sound including the Stawamus River and surrounding creeks and tributaries Residents are urged to use extra… Read More
District to host Budget Open Mic community engagement session January 30
Following three months of budget workshops and talks, District of Squamish Council and staff are hosting a Budget Open Mic community event on the proposed 2018 District of Squamish Budget… Read More
Emergency repair work needed at Waste Water Treatment Plant
District Public Works senior staff met with Council today to discuss the need for emergency repairs required at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Read More