July 21, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, July 25 at 2 p.m.

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SḴWX̱WÚ7MESH ÚXWUMIXW (SQUAMISH NATION) AND DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH SIGN NEW PROTOCOL AGREEMENT

A signing ceremony of the Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Strong) Protocol Agreement was held on between the Squamish Nation and District of Squamish. The ceremony was held on Monday, July 17 as part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw.

The Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement provides guidance on how Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and District of Squamish meaningfully engage in advancing reconciliation. It commits both parties to the following Sḵwx̱wú7mesh principles to guide the reconciliation process.

NEW SQUAMISH LILLOOET FOOD AND FARM HUB FEASIBILITY PLAN AIMS TO SUPPORT SEA TO SKY FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS

The District of Squamish and The Squamish Food Policy Council (SFPC) of Squamish Climate Action Network (CAN) are collaborating on the development of a new Squamish to Lillooet Food and Farm Hub Feasibility Plan. The initiative, supported by the Squamish to Lillooet Regional District aims to bolster local food businesses, strengthen the agri-food industry, and foster food self-reliance in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Farmers and food processors are invited to complete an online survey through August 15.

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DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW WILDLIFE SAFETY RESPONSE OFFICER

The District of Squamish and the Conservation Officer Service (COS) are pleased to introduce Wildlife Safety Response Officer Calvin Rochon. The new position will work collaboratively to help enhance public safety by delivering public outreach and education services to Squamish. The Wildlife Safety Response Officer (WSRO) will engage in community outreach and assist wildlife response efforts to increase public safety and proactively lower human-wildlife conflicts. This is a joint initiative whereby the WSRO is employed by the COS and funded by the District for a five-year term.

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RECYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK

DID YOU KNOW? Plastic plant pots can be recycled and go in your blue recycling tote. Nursery trays, flowerpots, and plastic plant pots don’t have to end up in the landfill. If you no longer need those items, please clean, rinse, and dry them and put them in your blue recycling tote. Don’t throw them out. You can toss their lids in there too - just be sure that each can is completely empty before you put them in your blue recycling tote.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

2024 Permissive Tax Exemption applications

The District of Squamish is now accepting applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions. If your organization can demonstrate eligibility, you are welcome to apply for an exemption. The application and policy are now available online. The deadline to apply is August 25 for exemptions beginning for the 2024 taxation year. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at 604.892.5217.

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Open Street Day

An Open Street Day is coming to Squamish on Saturday, July 29! Cleveland Avenue will be a car-free zone from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for various street activations including music, vendors, live painting and more. Keep an eye out for our District of Squamish booth where Councillors and Staff will be waiting to talk about topics that matter to you! 

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Events and Impacts Notices:

  • A Noise Permit has been issued for Dancing Under the Stars at U Siyam Pavilion on Saturday, July 22, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. (permit from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.). Notification letters have been distributed to the surrounding area. There will be no alcohol or traffic impacts.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Highlands Way Uphill Bike Lane and Utility Upgrades

Work includes reducing traffic to two lanes, installing an uphill bike lane and watermain, and upgrading pedestrian facilities from Mamquam Road to The Boulevard.

Impacts: Please expect single-lane alternating traffic, construction noise and traffic queuing. A detour of downhill traffic to Skyline Drive may be necessary on some workdays.

Timeframe: through October.
 

New and featured among the many District infrastructure improvements about town:

 

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

Requests for a public meeting must be made within the first 21 calendar days of a project’s launch in the Development Review. If a combination of 10 separate website-based, emailed or written requests are received by the District, then the applicant will be required to hold a Public Information Meeting regarding their proposed development.

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Public Swim theme of the week: Pirates! 

July 24 - 28, 12:15 - 2 p.m.

Get ready to set sail on a swashbuckling aquatic adventure at our pirate-themed Public Swim!

Join us for a splashing good time filled with thrilling activities for the whole family!

 

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Self-Led programs at The 55 have expanded and are running all summer

Summer season

Come down to The 55 Activity Centre and participate in some great self-led programs this summer! Various opportunities are available to visit with other seniors who share your interest and want to contribute knowledge for things like art, cards or sewing.

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Art Walk Studio Tour - Let us drive you!

July 29, 12 - 2 p.m.

Looking for an effortless way to explore local art studios? Hop aboard our complimentary shuttle and embark on a stress-free day out. The FREE shuttle will depart from Brennan Park at noon to visit the Artist Studio of the Squamish Arts Art Walk Studio Tour! Registration required.

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BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS: Summer Camps are popular and often fill up quickly. If you are on the waitlist and are offered a space in a program, you will be contacted by automated email. Customers have a maximum of 48 hours to accept or decline before it is automatically declined and offered to the next waitlisted person.

COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY

Guided Bird Walk

August 5, 9 - 11 a.m.

Join the library on a guided bird walk in the estuary with local birder Tiffany Brunke! This event is free and all are welcome. Participants will be standing and walking on some gravel trails. If you have binoculars, bring them along! We’ll have a limited number of binoculars to borrow if needed.

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Family Storytime at the Library

Various times

Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages. We read books, sing songs, dance, and much more.

Babies to pre-schoolers and their caregivers are welcome.

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Interactive Narrative Art Workshop and Artist Talk with Sean Karemaker

August 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

In this free interactive workshop Sean Karemaker will discuss narratives and art in video games, graphic novels, virtual reality, VR and AR. Participants will then be led in a collaborative scroll drawing exercise. This is an introductory workshop where all skill levels are welcome.

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