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Flood Warning: Squamish and Cheakamus Rivers
FINAL UPDATE: 11 a. m. , Friday, February 2, 2024: The SquamishAlert has ended for residents in North Yards. Read More
Noise Exemption Permit issued with conditions to FortisBC for Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Gas Pipeline work
The District of Squamish has issued a Noise Exemption Permit to work 24-hours per day with conditions to FortisBC’s prime contractor, Frontier-Kemper Michels (FKM), for the Eagle Mountain - Woodfibre… Read More
District of Squamish Statement on CUPE 2269 Strike Action Vote
The District of Squamish is informing the community that CUPE 2269, the Bargaining Unit representing employees of the District of Squamish, received a strike mandate from its members at a… Read More
Special Weather Statement In Effect - Heavy Rain Expected Monday/Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the BC South Coast, with impacts to Howe Sound and Squamish expected. Read More
New transitional housing, integrated health care supports coming to Sea to Sky region
A new model of integrated transitional housing and healthcare services will soon be supporting people with complex mental health, health and housing needs in the Sea-to-Sky region. Read More
District reduces regulatory barriers for affordable housing across the municipality
The District of Squamish has reformed zoning rules for affordable housing and adopted blanket zoning bylaw changes to remove density restrictions and allow affordable housing projects of six storeys or… Read More
Public Statement - Resolution of Censure and Sanctions
On October 24, 2023, Council for the District of Squamish made a decision to issue a motion of censure against Councillor Andersen for disclosing confidential information in breach of his… Read More
Squamish Community Housing Society Launches on a Mission to Increase Access to Secure, Stable and Inclusive Housing in Squamish
From the newsroom of Squamish Community Housing Society Sarah Ellis, Executive Director of Squamish Community Housing Society The Squamish Community Housing Society ("Housing Squamish) is excited to announce Sarah Ellis as its… Read More
Campfire Ban lifted within District of Squamish as of September 27 at noon
Effective Wednesday, September 27 at noon, the campfire prohibition in all regions of the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted. Read More
Rainfall Warning Issued for Howe Sound
A strong Pacific weather system will arrive Sunday night bringing rain and strong winds to the South Coast. Read More