A gas leak that caused a road closure on Government Road and an evacuation of residents of 39884 Government Road has been contained as of 3:30 p.m. today. 

Emergency personnel were on the scene in the area of No Name Road in response to a gas leak resulting from excavation work. The 9.1.1. call came in at 10:49 a.m. FortisBC crews worked on-site to cap the gas leak until it was contained.

FortisBC has confirmed that the gas leak has been capped and there are no further public safety concerns.

Read the event updates as they happened

Come inside to hang out, warm up, or enjoy a variety of indoor activities at District facilities this weekend during the current cold spell. 

Squamish Public Library hours:

• Monday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Tuesday to Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre hours:

• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.*
• Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*Office opens at 8 a.m. 

The 55 Activity Centre hours:

• Tuesday 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Thursday 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Extreme Weather Program is available for the most vulnerable in our community and offers a number of emergency overnight shelter beds. Those needing shelter should head to Under One Roof before 7 p.m. (37871 Third Avenue).

View the Special Weather Statement

Installing a Heat Pump? Don’t forget to get a Building Permit! A Building Permit is required when installing, altering or modifying heating, plumbing or air-conditioning systems.

Where can heat pumps be located? You can find this information in the Zoning Bylaw under section 4.49 Outdoor Appliances as follows: 

4.49 OUTDOOR APPLIANCES (Bylaw 2824, 2021)

(a) No outdoor appliance shall be located in a side yard.
(b) Heat pumps may be located in a front or rear setback if access is not impeded and either noise-dampening equipment (e.g., an acoustic barrier) is installed to minimize noise, or the model has a sound power rating of less than 60 decibels.

Have questions? Please call the Building Department at 604-815-6872.

Building Permit Applications

Did you know? Newer (7 years old or younger) computers, tablets, cell phones, and other electronic devices and accessories can be donated to the Hotspot Community Bookstore & Computer Lab, located at the Squamish Welcome Centre at 38027 Cleveland Ave. As of 2023, only relatively new electronics will be accepted for donation. Just drop by the storefront and a staff member or volunteer will show you where to bring your donation. 

Donation hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Zero Waste Education Workshops

Since 2017, AWARE has delivered FREE Zero Waste Education Workshops in classrooms throughout the region on behalf of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The Zero Waste Education Workshops are designed to be interactive, fun and engaging, with students learning practical waste reduction and sorting skills that can be easily integrated into everyday routines.

These workshops will initially be offered to Grade 4, 7, and 10 classes. Depending on uptake and availability, sessions may be opened up to other Grades. Workshops are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Teachers - Register now!

Renew your dog licence today and save!

All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed. 

Your dog licence fee enables Animal Control to offer services such as reuniting lost and found dogs with their owners, providing doggie bags and dispensers for public use and helping us manage our adoption program. 

Get your dog’s licence before January 31 to qualify for the discounted rate.

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