News
2023 Budget discussions underway
Survey launched to seek community input on issues and prioritiesPreliminary Budget 2023 discussions are underway, marking the beginning of the 2023-2027 five-year financial planning process to deliver services and programs… Read More
Campfire ban in effect in the District of Squamish as of August 4 at noon
The District of Squamish is following suit with the BC Wildfire Service campfire ban, and will issue a ban on all campfires throughout the District as of noon on Thursday,… Read More
Cooling Centres to open at Brennan Park Recreation Centre and The 55
The District of Squamish is following the Vancouver Coastal Health recommendation of providing cooling centres to support Squamish residents during heat events. Read More
New Senior Citizens’ Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will shape future recreation and culture programming for Squamish’s 55+ community
The District of Squamish is forming a new resident-based Senior Citizens’ Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee to guide the future of Recreation and Culture programming for the 55+ community in… Read More
The Circular Economy is Growing in Canadian Cities and Regions
CIRCULAR CITIES MEDIA RELEASE: Fifteen communities across Canada completed an immersive year of circular economy knowledge sharing and action planning as part of the inaugural year of the Circular Cities and… Read More
Speculation and vacancy tax will help housing affordability in new communities
A GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (MINISTRY OF FINANCE) NEWS RELEASEThe expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax will help eliminate speculative real estate practices and turn empty units into homes… Read More
The Government of Canada funds upgrades for Squamish’s public recreation complex
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA NEWS RELEASE Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and… Read More
Squamish Community Housing Society welcomes first Executive Director
Squamish Community Housing Society (SCHS) is pleased to introduce Matt Simpson as Executive Director. Read More
Tantalus Fire Hall replacement to begin this fall
Work to install a temporary fire hall at Tantalus Road and Newport Ridge Drive gets underwayThe District of Squamish is moving forward with construction of a new Tantalus Fire Hall… Read More
District of Squamish to offer free transit through Labour Day
Today, BC Transit has shared this news release announcing that transit will resume on Wednesday, June 22. Read More