News & Events

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

News Release: Housing Squamish Leverages Partnerships and Funding to Grow Affordable Housing in Squamish
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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…
September 25, 2025
We are Updating our Housing Interest List – Register Your Interest Now!
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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
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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…
July 2, 2025
New supportive and affordable rental homes planned for Squamish
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Squamish, BC – The District of Squamish is proposing to deliver new housing on a District-owned site at Government Road and Centennial Way. The proposed project would offer approximately 60 supportive homes in partnership with Squamish Helping Hands and 100 affordable rental housing units in partnership with Squamish Community Housing Society (Housing Squamish) to the Squamish community. The number of…
June 5, 2025
Election 2025 Candidate Q&A: What MP Candidates Are Saying About Affordable Housing in Squamish
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It’s no secret. Finding a place to live in Squamish has become increasingly difficult. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, housing challenges affect us all. Housing Squamish is working hard to be part of the solution. As a non-profit housing provider established by the District of Squamish in 2021, our mission is simple: To catalyze housing solutions across…
April 15, 2025