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News & Events

The News & Events page on the Squamish Community Hosing Society website highlights recent and significant happenings.

  • 39900 Government Road Affordable Housing Project stalled after BC Government cancels Community Housing Fund.

    News

    Housing Squamish is deeply disappointed to share the news that provincial funding for our planned 100-unit affordable rental housing project at 39900 Government Road will not proceed.  On February 17, 2026, the provincial government announced as part of Budget 2026 that the funding allocated to the Community Housing Fund in Budget 2025 has been cancelled  and future calls are now…

    February 20, 2026

  • Housing Squamish and Hiy̓ám̓ Housing announce Energy Retrofit for Tantalus Manor

    News

    On January 19th, 2026, we gathered in the sunshine with our partners from Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Housing Society and Patrick Weiler, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast- Sea to Sky Country to announce $4.9 million in funding from the Canada Greener Affordable Housing  Fund in support of an energy retrofit at Tantalus Manor, 1098 Wilson Crescent. This is big news as…

    January 21, 2026

  • News Release: Housing Squamish Leverages Partnerships and Funding to Grow Affordable Housing in Squamish

    News

    SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Squamish Community Housing Society (Housing Squamish) submitted its first annual report to the District of Squamish, highlighting significant progress toward its goal of having 300 affordable homes underway by 2029. Since launching in 2023, Housing Squamish used just under $1.5 million in District contributions to attract nearly $11 million in partner funding, with additional investments anticipated…

    November 20, 2025

  • Reconciliation Starts at Home: Spotlight on Hiy̓ám̓ Housing

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    This September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reminded that reconciliation is not a one-time event. It’s an ongoing commitment to face the truth of our shared history and to support Indigenous-led solutions. One of the most powerful forms of reconciliation is housing. With that in mind, we want to highlight the work of our partner…

    Coast Salish welcome figure with arms raised, wearing a woven hat and red regalia, set against a cloudy sky and forested background.
    September 25, 2025

  • We are Updating our Housing Interest List – Register Your Interest Now!

    News

    As Squamish continues to grow, so does the need for housing of all kinds. To better support individuals and families currently seeking rental housing, Housing Squamish is updating our Housing Interest List. What is the Housing Interest List? The Housing Interest List is a list of people who are actively seeking rental housing in Squamish. The list is confidential and…

    August 19, 2025

  • The Housing Scoop: Short Videos on Housing in Squamish

    News

    Introducing The Housing Scoop! Our goal? To spread the word about what we do, bring the community into the housing conversation and build understanding, together. Housing Q&A Series We're kicking things off with a Housing Q&A featuring Jonas Velaniskis, Senior Director of Community Development at the District of Squamish, and our Executive Director, Sarah Ellis. In the first video, we…

    The Housing Scoop: Your Guide to Housing in Squamish, One Scoop at a Time. Squamish Community Housing Society banner with illustration of three colourful houses.
    July 2, 2025