August 22, 2025

A Special Business Meeting has been called during August for timely matters.

Special Business Meeting
Tuesday, August 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Regular council meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 2.
 

View Council Meeting Information

Phase 2 Water Restrictions are Now in Effect

During Stage 2, hand watering of trees, flowers, and shrubs is allowed any day from 6 to 9 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.

Hand watering of vegetable gardens is allowed any day at any time.

Monday - Valleycliffe, Hospital Hill, SeaANDSky
Tuesday - Downtown
Wednesday - Dentville, Business Park, North Yards
Thursday - Loggers Lane East, University Highlands
Friday - Garibaldi Highlands
Saturday - Garibaldi Estates
Sunday - Brackendale

Even addresses: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Odd addresses: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Learn more at squamish.ca/water

 

Chipper Dates for the 2025 Wildfire Season

Coming up next is Dentville on September 8!

Mark your calendars:
Paradise Valley: September 15 to 18

Completed:
Brackendale
Loggers East/Mamquam
Hospital Hill
Garibaldi Highlands
University Highlands
North Yards
Valleycliffe/ Crumpet Woods

Please have your chipping out for 8 a.m. on your chipper date. For more information on what is accepted, please visit: squamish.ca/firesmart

Notice of Local Events and Impacts: Downtown Squamish

The 2025 Arc'teryx Climb Academy is this weekend. Please expect the following impacts:

  • Cleveland Avenue will be closed between Main and Victoria Street from Thursday, August 21 through Monday August 25. This closure will allow time for setup and teardown of the event.
  • Noise impacts until 11 p.m. on Friday August 22 and Saturday, August 23.

If possible, we encourage using active transportation OR consider using public transit → download the Umo app here: bctransit.com/umo

Notice of Construction Activity: Mount Garibaldi Cemetery

The cemetery is approaching capacity and needs expansion. Once complete, the cemetery services will be expanded to include green burials and a scattering garden. 

Construction will begin August 25 and continue through December. 

Visitors should expect construction noise and activities Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

squamish.ca/cemeteryexpansion

Infrastructure Upgrades

• Installation work on the watermain near Bill’s Place has been paused and will resume early September.
• Sanitary forcemain upgrade on Pia Road continues.
• Watermain upgrade on Birken Road continues.
• Annual road painting refresh program is underway. Crews are working at night to limit traffic impacts.
• Work on the Victoria Street Active Transportation Upgrades continues.

squamish.ca/building-our-future

 

OCP Engagement: Focus on Housing

The public comment period is still open for Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 3139 (OCP Bylaw 3139). These Provincially mandated amendments aim to align the District’s OCP with long-range housing needs identified in the Squamish Interim Housing Needs Report. Before second reading this fall, you can share your input.

Take a short survey and submit your comments by visiting Let's Talk Squamish. 

Get in your Comfort Zone with Retrofit Assist!

Homeowners who are looking to make their houses more energy-efficient and comfortable have access to a FREE, one-to-one guidance session through the Retrofit Assist program.

Retrofit Assist will also work with the local construction industry to provide training and professional development courses so Squamish workers can benefit from the projected boom in retrofit activity in the future.

Homeowners interested in participating in Retrofit Assist are encouraged to visit retrofitassist.ca/squamish for more information.

Contractors can join the program at retrofitassist.ca/contractors.

 

Brennan Park Recreation Centre: Annual Pool Shutdown

The Brennan Park Recreation Centre annual pool maintenance shutdown begins September 3.  Aquatics programs and lessons will resume on October 11.  

During the shutdown, maintenance works are completed to ensure the longevity of the Aquatic Centre and to help prevent larger, more costly problems from occurring in the future. This year's shutdown has been extended in order to complete work related to the Brennan Park Recreation Centre renovation project.

For more information view page 4 and 5 in our 2025 Fall Program Guide.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre: Fall Guide

The 2025 Fall Program Guide is now online!

Plan your fall and browse the guide to bookmark your favourites - there’s something for everyone!

Registration begins August 26 at 8 a.m.!

→ Registration for pool activities including swimming lessons will be available to view online on September 16 with registration beginning September 23 at 8 a.m.

EVENT: Fall Get Together
Tuesday, September 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre

Join us at The 55 Activity Centre for light refreshments and information about our many new and returning programs for fall—EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Squamish Housing is refreshing its Housing Interest List! 
 

Squamish Housing is refreshing its Housing Interest List to keep residents up to date on rental housing opportunities in the community.


What is a Housing Interest List?

It's a confidential list of people actively seeking rental housing in Squamish. The list is maintained by Squamish Housing and helps ensure that:
 

  • Only active rental housing seekers are contacted when opportunities arise.
  • The database stays current and accurate.
  • Meaningful data is collected to better understand the housing needs in Squamish.
     

To complete the Housing Interest Registration form, please visit the link below.
 

Housing Squamish

Upcoming Events

 

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