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Gear up for a car-free commute as District of Squamish celebrates Annual Bike to Work / School Week
Fasten your helmets and leave your car keys behind – the District of Squamish is gearing up for Bike to Work / School Week, May 29 to June 4, 2017. Read More
Wildlife Alert: Territorial bear in Garibaldi Highlands
The Conservation Officer Service responded to an unprovoked bear attack in the Merrill Park area Sunday afternoon, which resulted in a man receiving scratches from a sow, protecting her cub. Read More
5 Goals of the Official Community Plan and what they mean for the future of Squamish
Last week, we released a 12-page Squamish 2040 Executive Summary and full Discussion Draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP), which once finalized will become Squamish's most important plan for the future.… Read More
Grade six student Ayla Dumais wins Squamish’s Mayor for a Day contest
A poster submitted by Mayor for a Day contest winner Ayla Dumais Grade six student Aili Lobdell and grade three student Annika Gould to act as Deputy Mayor for a Day What… Read More
Phase 3 of the Official Community Plan invites residents to look even closer into Squamish’s future
Discussion Draft, online now, encompasses key priorities and values from community input to date In 2040, Squamish is a vibrant, inclusive, connected coastal mountain community with a big heart, forward-thinking aspirations… Read More
The District of Squamish welcomes new Quest University Canada president
The District wishes to congratulate new Quest University Canada interim President Marjorie Wonham. Read More
Phase 1 of signage and wayfinding program to roll out this summer
Squamish is getting new signs this summer! The much-anticipated signage and wayfinding program will roll-out its first phase in the near future. Signs are currently being manufactured. Read More
Plan, Prepare, Be Aware: Emergency Preparedness Week returns May 7-13, 2017
Get prepared through workshops and events happening throughout Squamish Are you and your family prepared for safety in the event of an emergency or natural disaster? Read More
District of Squamish Stage 1 water restrictions go into effect Monday, May 1
Year-round water conservation essential to protecting fresh water supply The snow has melted, the flowers are blooming, and growing season is right around the corner. Read More
Spring-cleaning Squamish: Annual Pitch-In Week returns April 22-29
Gather a group, get outside and “pitch-in” to do your part when Canada’s largest environmental improvement campaign, Pitch-In Week, gets underway from April 22-29, 2017. Read More