In response to public safety concerns experienced during the snow and ice storm events of December 2021 and January 2022, the District of Squamish has implemented winter parking regulations on some streets in Squamish. Parking is restricted to one side of the street during winter months to ensure that snowplows and emergency vehicles can maintain access. No Parking signage has been installed in designated areas and restrictions will be in effect through March 1. With snow in the forecast once again, we are asking residents to avoid parking in No Parking areas and make use of garages and driveways where possible to create additional parking spaces.

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The project to upgrade the main sewer line under Highway 99 connecting both sides of Mamquam Road has been delayed again due to new complications of installing the new pipe under the highway. While the District and its contractor hoped to use a trenchless method to minimize traffic disruption, efforts to go this route have failed. Project completion will now require a traditional trench dig across Highway 99 in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

The project did progress to complete 50% of the main sewer replacement between Diamond Head Road and Highway 99.

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Everyone has different transportation needs and experiences. We invite you to share with us how to make the District of Squamish a great place to walk, ride a bike, wheel, take transit, and drive as the community grows. Your input will help us understand how to improve access to different transportation choices by providing:

• Safe and comfortable active transportation networks for people who walk, wheel, and cycle;
• An accessible, affordable, and efficient transit system; and
• Appropriate road network improvements with a focus on safety and connectivity.

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Are you feeling the holiday spirit? Make this holiday season one that is not only joyful but also sustainable. Holidays often come with large amounts of avoidable waste which can be easily reduced by considering some zero-waste ideas. Instead of using wrapping paper, which will inevitably end up as garbage, consider using brown paper bags which can be composted, or add a dish towel to the present and use it as packaging. Old newspapers also make for nice wrapping. Think circular and consider purchasing pre-owned items as presents. Or gift experiences, homemade crafts, and food, over new items.

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2023 Business Licence Renewals

The District is now accepting payments for 2023 business licences. All licences must be renewed before December 31, 2022 (please note Municipal Hall is closed from December 26 through January 2.). 

Payment can still be made even If you have not received your renewal notice. Payment can be made:

• In-person at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) via Visa, Mastercard, Debit, or cheque;
• By calling 604.815.5014 to pay with Visa or Mastercard over the phone; or
• By posting a cheque made payable to 'District of Squamish' P.O. Box 310 Squamish, B.C. V8B 0A3.

Please quote your business licence number to pay, or note the licence number on your cheque if mailing in payment.

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Recreation Services field user requests

The Field User Request deadline for Season 1, March 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023, is December 15.

Fields: Centennial Fields (1-4, 7, 8), Field 5 (Homer Dome), Field 6 (LaRoy Watt), Hendrickson Fields, Artificial Turf, Howe Sound Secondary Community Field, and beer garden or tournament use within the District of Squamish.

Contact Squamish Recreation and Culture to request fields via bookings@squamish.ca or call 604.898.3604 for the Field User Request forms. A Field Allocation Meeting will be held on January 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

A final calendar will be posted online no later than February 15, 2023.

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