Inside eNews: Community Update

May 24, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Please note there are no scheduled meetings for next week. Council meetings will resume on June 4.

Woodfibre LNG temporary floatel - Temporary Use Permit No. 76

Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED

The Public Hearing for the Cheekeye River Development Lands previously scheduled for May 28 has been cancelled. An update will be provided once a new date is set.

WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH

Understanding Community Priorities for the 2025 Budget

The community is invited to give us your input on the priorities for the 2025-2029 Financial Plan and help support Council make decisions on the services, projects and initiatives to invest in 2025 and beyond.

Have your say by:

Taking our survey online, or
Visiting one or all of our four-part pop-ups across Squamish and speak to council and staff about your priorities on:
- Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Squamish Farmers' Market
- Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Garibaldi Village Neighbourhood Nook
- Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
- Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stan Clarke Park

Learn more

Help us make glass recycling easier in Squamish!

The District is looking to launch a pilot program where glass collection stations are set-up throughout the neighbourhoods of Squamish.

The intent is that there will be two totes at multiple locations throughout town, where residents can drop-off glass only, with the purpose of making it more convenient for residents to recycle glass, as well as reduce the amount of glass in our curbside recycling.

Follow the link below and mark on the map where you think would be an effective location for a neighbourhood glass station(s).

Learn more

Are you a business or non-profit ready to be a trailblazer for a more sustainable future?

The District of Squamish has launched its new Circular Economy Trailblazer Program! This program delivers three in-person workshops designed to support environmentally conscious businesses and non-profit organizations to identify and implement circular economy practices in their business or organization.

Join us on this journey towards a circular economy and apply to the program now!

Apply here

Help us design your North Yards Neighbourhood Park!

The District of Squamish is developing a
neighbourhood park at the end of No Name Road.

We want to know how you currently use the space
and what you want to see in a new park.

Take the Survey

SP'AKW'US FEATHER PARK OPENING

The District of Squamish and Matthews West are thrilled to announce the soft opening of Sp’akw’us Feather Park. The culmination of a vision 20 years in the making, the 11-acre municipal-owned park was realized through the dedicated efforts of Matthews West, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and the District of Squamish.

The community is invited to attend the Sp’akw’us Feather Park soft opening on Saturday May 25 at 2 p.m. to celebrate this exciting milestone.

All are welcome!

GOBYBIKE WEEK STARTS JUNE 3

Spring GoByBike Week is June 3 to 9! Register now and experience the joy of spring riding.

Ride to work, to school, for fun, for exercise, to relieve stress, to clear your mind! Whatever the reason, ride your bike and log your total kilometres online and you’ll be entered into a prize draw for some great prizes!

There are three free GoByBike Week events planned in Squamish!

Bike Tune-Up Station at Brennan Park, June 4
Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop at Rose Park, June 5
Bike Tune-Up Station at Brennan Park, June 6

See Events

Register here

CAMPFIRE BAN IN EFFECT

A municipal campfire ban is in effect due to regional dry weather and wildfires causing a drain on provincial wildfire resources.

The fire ban includes all open fires, campfires, and solid fuel cooking appliances such as: charcoal briquettes, wood pellets, wood burning saunas and hot tubs.
Existing campfire permits are suspended until further notice.

Learn more

CleanBC WASTE POLICY - FEEDBACK WANTED

The Province is looking for policy approaches to prevent waste outside the home that will have the best environmental outcomes and build on current successes. Find out more here.

Your input will be used to help develop policies for preventing waste from non-residential packaging, plastic and paper products across the province, the survey is open until July 23.

Take the Survey

CURBSIDE BATTERY COLLECTION

Battery recycling just got easier in Squamish with a NEW year-round drop-off program and semi-annual curbside battery collection!

Find your nearest drop-off point here, or save your batteries for curbside collection on:

• Week of June 3
• Week of November 4

Learn more

STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT

Stage 1 Outdoor Water Use restrictions allow for lawn watering two days per week between 4 and 10 a.m., and 7 and 10 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday for odd-numbered addresses, and Wednesday and Saturday for even-numbered addresses.

In Stage 1, a permit is required to water new sod/seeded lawns. Once Stage 2 is in effect permits will no longer be issued. Call Public Works at 604.815.6868 to obtain a free Outdoor Water Use permit to support additional watering to establish new lawns.

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ACCESSIBILITY WEEK BEGINS MAY 26

Be sure to celebrate with a free movie night at the library! The Squamish Public Library and members of the District of Squamish’s Accessibility Committee invite you to a screening of the uplifting documentary Crip Camp. This screening will be held on Wednesday May 29, at 6:30 p.m.

The screening will be followed by a discussion – everyone is welcome to stay for the chat or simply enjoy the film. Popcorn and snacks will be provided!

Register here

NEW TEXTILE AND BOOK DONATION BINS IN SQUAMISH

Help reduce recycling contamination and advance the circular economy by visiting the Squamish Public Library and Brennan Park Recreation Centre to drop off your unwanted clothing items and books.

These new donation bins are made possible thanks to efforts of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. We remind all residents to please be respectful when using these bins and only drop-off accepted items (mentioned above). All donations are resold in exchange for funds that support the ability to facilitate their free mentoring programs for children and youth.

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BE FIRESMART™ THIS SEASON

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

Please note there are no new additions to the Development Review.

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Work to upgrade and repair select watermains throughout Squamish has begun:

May: Mamquam Road - East industrial area
June: Tantalus Road near Starview Place
July: Government Road/Axen Road
August: Thunderbird Ridge near Glacier View Drive

View projects and initiatives

Earn your Bronze Cross!

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training.
Strengthen and expand your lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities.

Pool Closure

Please note the pool will be closed to the public for a swim meet from May 25 to 26.

Thanks for a great ice season!