People who use transit in Squamish will see improved service as a result of increased service hours, restructuring Route 5 and improving handyDART services.

From Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/07/upgrades-to-brennan-park-recreation-centre-and-squamish-river-dike-in-squamish.html

Winter weather is forecast for the South Coast region and people travelling the Sea to Sky corridor and the eastern Fraser Valley should plan for snowy conditions.

British Columbia’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations is expanding with the opening of eight new stations in Squamish, Pemberton, Whistler, Lillooet and Sechelt, making it easier for people commuting to charge up their EVs.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, has issued the following statement in response to the launch of Carbon Engineering’s innovation centre:

The Government of B.C. is partnering with the District of Squamish and Squamish Helping Hands Society to provide 49 new temporary homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community.

Students in the Sea to Sky School District will benefit from $891,034 in provincial funding for school upgrade projects and classroom supplies, MLA Jordan Sturdy announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy announced immediate investments and a long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s rural economic development strategy that will create jobs and economic opportunities in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.

Premier Christy Clark welcomed the news that the Woodfibre LNG project has received board authorization to proceed with the $1.6-billion project that will create 650 jobs during construction and 100 operational jobs over the 25-year lifespan of the project.

Families in the Sea to Sky school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $265,534 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.