Inside eNews: Community Update

May 10, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Thursday, May 16 at 2 p.m.

THE NEXT DROP-IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR IS MAY 13

Get in the spirit of Local Government Awareness Week and join Mayor Armand Hurford for casual community conversations among fellow Squamish residents at Municipal Hall. All are welcome!

When: Monday, May 13 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Where: Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.

Snacks provided! RSVP is encouraged to communications@squamish.ca.

RSVP

MP VISITS SQUAMISH FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK

The District of Squamish welcomed Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler on Wednesday, May 8 for a tour of Fire Hall 1 during Emergency Preparedness Week.

The MP was welcomed by members of Squamish Fire Rescue, District of Squamish Emergency Program, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Squamish Search and Rescue to discuss a range of topics including volunteer services, collaboration, public education, as well as emergency planning and response.

Learn more about Emergency Preparedness Week

DON'T LOVE IT TO DEATH 2024 CAMPAIGN KICKS-OFF AHEAD OF MAY LONG WEEKEND

Ahead of the may long weekend, the 'Don't Love It To Death' awareness campaign shares top concerns about bad behaviour in nature and provides solutions for responsible recreation.

New survey results reveal overcrowding, lack of respect for nature, and garbage and human waste among the negative impacts of recreation in the outdoors.

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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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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH

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).

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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

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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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

The Repair Cafe is this Saturday!

Need something fixed? Squamish's Repair Café returns to Brennan Park Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring your (clean!) broken item to the Repair Café where our skilled volunteers will help you with the repair - for free!

What to bring: Whether it's missing buttons, a crooked stool, a broken photo frame or jewelry with a wacky clasp, bring it to the Repair Café! Over tea and a muffin, skilled volunteers will help you through the repair for free!

Please note items can not be dropped off and picked up later as you’ll be engaged in the process. Please bring clean and washed items only.

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Cleanup and Maintenance Notice for Downtown Squamish

Work will be underway next week in preparation for the May long weekend! Please expect the following:

Cleveland Avenue Traffic Island Maintenance: Lane closures will be in effect next to traffic Islands from Monday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 15 between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sidewalk maintenance work will take place throughout the Downtown core on Thursday, May 16 between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Street sweeping will take place in the Downtown core on May 17 beginning at 4 a.m. We suggest that if you are a light sleeper to please plan accordingly.

Thanks for your patience!

NOTICE OF EVENTS AND IMPACTS

Ross Road will be closed this Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. due to a filming event. Neighbours and businesses have been notified.
Filming will take place at The Boulevard/University Boulevard bridge on Wednesday, May 15. Please expect traffic delays due to single-lane closure. Traffic management crews will be onsite during work.