Squamish council advances borrowing bylaws for flood protection and landfill planning
The District of Squamish has unanimously advanced a set of loan authorization and temporary borrowing bylaws that would enable long-term and short-term financing for flood protection upgrades and planning work at the Squamish Landfill.
Squamish council advances bylaw changes to fix building offence ticketing gaps
Squamish council unanimous approval to third reading of bylaw amendments meant to fix inconsistencies that staff say have, at times, made certain building bylaw tickets unenforceable.
District to allow Pickleball Squamish to install AED at Brennan Park outdoor courts
Squamish council has voted to let Pickleball Squamish install an automated external defibrillator at the Brennan Park outdoor pickleball and tennis courts, while deferring discussion of a District-run device to 2027 budget planning.
Downtown Squamish says District events partnership delivered 335% return in 2025
Questions about downtown business closures, lease pressures, parking impacts during road closures and perceptions of crime were raised by council during an update from Downtown Squamish at the June 9 committee of the whole meeting.
Update: Squamish council backs emergency UBCM resolution opposing B.C.’s PST expansion
Squamish council has voted unanimously to advance an emergency resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities calling on the province to overturn its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax to additional services.
Squamish council advances bylaw changes to fix building offence ticketing gaps
Squamish council unanimous approval to third reading of bylaw amendments meant to fix inconsistencies that staff say have, at times, made certain building bylaw tickets unenforceable.
Squamish cuts ribbon on $12.8M wastewater upgrades
New clarifier, bioreactor and septic receiving station will add capacity and resiliency as the community grows.
Bodies of 2 paddleboarders recovered from Browning Lake in Squamish
Squamish RCMP stated in an update on Tuesday that the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team found the two paddleboarders earlier that day.
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