January 3, 2025

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Regular Council
Tuesday, January 7 at 6 p.m.

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OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LICENSES

Reminder: 2025 Business Licenses are now outstanding and can be paid online. All business licenses expire on December 31 each year. Payment options include:

Online! Visit squamish.ca/payonline and use your Account Number and Access Code found on your renewal notice. If you do not have your Account Number or Access Code, email businesslicence@squamish.ca.

In-person at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) or the Building Department in Municipal Hall, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Debit, or cheque.

Please be advised that the District of Squamish no longer accepts credit card payments over the phone.

Your voice and input matters! Take our Downtown and tourism-based parking survey to help us understand the various needs and challenges with parking. Your input will directly influence the development of the District’s draft Parking Management Plan. The survey is available in multiple lanaguges and the deadline is January 15, 2025.

The survey includes questions specific to:

  • Downtown residents
  • Downtown business owners
  • Employees of Downtown businesses
  • Residents of SeaANDSky

  • The broader community and neighbouring areas

Take the survey

LANDFILL TIPPING FEES

A number of the Squamish Landfill tipping fees increased as of January 2, 2025, to help cover the continuing costs of upgrading the landfill and to encourage the diversion of waste to recycling and re-use.

Save on tipping fees by separating organics and recyclable materials from garbage prior to disposal.

More than 15 materials continue to be accepted for free recycling at the Landfill 
Recycling Depot and Transfer Station. These include cardboard, plastic bags, 
books, clothing, and white foam packaging.

View the list of Landfill Tipping Fees at squamish.ca/landfill

2025 DOG LICENCES

An account number is required in order to renew your licence. Account numbers are listed on your renewal notice. If you do not have your account number, please contact Community Bylaw Services at bylaw@squamish.ca.

Residents can renew their dog licences for a discounted fee before January 31. The January 31 discount date is set by bylaw and is the same date each year.

Dog licences may also be renewed in-person at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

HANDYDART SERVICE EXPANSION

BC Transit and the District of Squamish are announcing an expansion of service for handyDART starting on January 5, 2025.

handyDART is a door-to-door transit service for people with disabilities who cannot use regular buses without help. It picks riders up from their door and drops them off at the door of their destination. 

For more information on the new expanded handyDART transit service, please visit bctransit.com/squamish or refer to the handyDART user guide and rider’s guide.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

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Winter programing kicks off on January 7!

Check out our 2025 Winter Program Guide to choose from our selection of indoor and outdoor activities, creative sports, art, fitness and training programs to fit your interest and lifestyle. To learn more about our winter programs please visit squamish.ca/rec.

Brennan Park Aquatic Centre

School Rec Swim: Our aquatic team welcomes your school group on Mondays or Wednesdays, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the pool. This program is eligible to Grades 3 to 12, and staff time is included in the program fee.

Adult Swim Club (16yrs+): This program focuses on efficient swimming, improving stroke techniques to minimize injury, and creating a fun, social, and rewarding enviroment for adult and senior fitness.

New Programs for Winter 2025

Power Skating and Hockey Skills: Elevate your game with our specialized Skating and Stickhandling Program, designed for intermediate hockey players of all ages. Participants are required to wear full hockey equipment. 

Prenatal Yoga: Connect with your baby through this empowering practice designed to support your transformative journey into motherhood. Suitable for all trimesters. NOTE: This program will be held at The 55 Activity Centre this winter.

Seniors' Corner

French Conversation: Parlez-vous Francais? This class is designed for participants aged 55+ with some experience speaking French who wish to refresh their skills. The group discusses various topics, such as travel, current events, and literature. Please note this is not a beginner course, and the class is conducted entirely in French. Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre.

New Hours at The 55 Activity Centre

Starting Monday, January 6, The 55 Activity Centre will be open six days a week! Offering programs in health and wellness, arts, education, social events, and intergenerational connections, the Centre provides a welcoming space for adults and those 55+ to connect, learn, and thrive.

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Local Events and Initiatives

Upcoming Events

Local volunteer opportunities: