Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC#Squamish - Regional transit in the Sea to Sky? https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/missed-connections-12061675
#Squamish - District of Squamish and Squamish Nation create 'land back' task force https://vancouversun.com/news/district-of-squamish-and-squamish-nation-create-land-back-task-force
CBC British ColumbiaHighway 99 closed north of Squamish after crash, delays expected to worsen
A stretch of Highway 99 north of Squamish is closed in both directions after a vehicle crash near Mount Garibaldi, according to DriveBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sea-to-sky-closed-due-to-vehicle-crash-9.7146683?cmp=rss
A stretch of Highway 99 north of Squamish is closed in both directions after a vehicle crash near Mount Garibaldi, according to DriveBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sea-to-sky-closed-due-to-vehicle-crash-9.7146683?cmp=rss
JetAngelVisit to Backcountry Brewing in Squamish - the best hazies and a great stout ("Frank Costello")
Also an amazing mushroom pizza !
#stout #craftbeer #squamish #hazyipa @BeerGuysRadio @brewsite #itsalwaysstoutseason
#Squamish - Update: One density bonus pencils out in Squamish's Garibaldi Estates https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/update-one-density-bonus-pencils-out-in-squamishs-garibaldi-estates-11818601
Update: One density bonus pencils out in Squamish's Garibaldi Estates
A proposed 'density bonus' program meant to trade extra building capacity for community amenities is unlikely to work across most of Garibaldi Estates under current market conditions, district planners say. Staff told council this week that only the large parcel at 2163 Mamquam Rd. appears financially viable for a townhouse project that could reach about 70 units if it delivers a park parcel and frontage improvements.
#Squamish - Tourism Squamish calls for loosening rules on secondary suites as council eyes 2027 review https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/tourism-squamish-calls-for-loosening-rules-on-secondary-suites-as-council-eyes-2027-review-12026735
Tourism Squamish calls for loosening rules on secondary suites as council eyes 2027 review
Squamish’s short-term rental program is headed for a full review—but not until 2027—after council received its Year 5 report and heard new feedback from Tourism Squamish calling for looser rules on secondary suites and accessory dwellings.
#Squamish - Squamish moves toward rules for co-living as council debates what to call it https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/squamish-moves-toward-rules-for-co-living-as-council-debates-what-to-call-it-12060866
Squamish moves toward rules for co-living as council debates what to call it
Squamish council has taken a first step toward regulating an emerging housing model known as co-living, directing staff to draft bylaws after a wide-ranging debate over definitions, safety considerations and parking requirements.
Rock climbing injected $25.4M into Squamish economy in 2025: report
"People who are rock climbing, they have careers, they have money, we are becoming more affluent than we were 20 years ago," said climber.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rock-climbing-in-squamish-produced-25-4-million-in-local-spending-in-2025-9.7142118?cmp=rss
"People who are rock climbing, they have careers, they have money, we are becoming more affluent than we were 20 years ago," said climber.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rock-climbing-in-squamish-produced-25-4-million-in-local-spending-in-2025-9.7142118?cmp=rss
#Squamish - District of Squamish apologizes after machinery left on gravesite ahead of burial https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/district-of-squamish-apologizes-after-machinery-left-on-gravesite-ahead-of-burial-12052416
District of Squamish apologizes after machinery left on gravesite ahead of burial
What began as a familiar drive past Mount Garibaldi Cemetery ended in disbelief for Tamara Twilley, who says she found municipal equipment resting across multiple plots, including her brother’s. The District of Squamish has apologized, saying the machine was left overnight ahead of a burial due to concerns about ground stability.
#Squamish - Squamish council updates indemnification bylaw clarifying coverage https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/squamish-council-updates-indemnification-bylaw-clarifying-coverage-12039101
Squamish council updates indemnification bylaw clarifying coverage
The District is updating the rules on when it will defend staff and elected officials facing legal claims tied to their work. Council unanimously gave three readings to an updated indemnification bylaw on March 17, replacing a version dating back to 1998 and adding clearer limits on what taxpayers will—and won’t—cover.