MARCH 8 IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY | Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. International Women's Day belongs to everyone, everywhere. Learn more | | DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH RECEIVES $6.285 MILLION GRANT FROM B.C. GROWING COMMUNITIES FUND | The District of Squamish has received $6.285M in provincial funding through the new Growing Communities Fund. The funding provides one-time assistance to local governments across the province for projects that support community growth. The funds are intended to help address urgent priorities in B.C. communities. “It’s great that the province is recognizing the pressures that B.C. municipalities are facing to keep up with growth,” says District of Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford. “I, along with my Council colleagues, look forward to discussing how to best utilize these funds to maximize the benefit to the community. We thank the Province of B.C. for these funds that will help our ability to respond to current and future needs of our community.” Read more | | PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY UPDATE | At Tuesday's meeting, Council received an update on rising cost estimates for the new Public Works facility. The Director of Facilities Planning and Construction presented information to Council and the community outlining how cost pressures due to today’s market conditions are significantly impacting our projects. An explainer document has been created to provide additional background about this complex topic. View the explainer | | | | Garibaldi Estates Stage 3 Community Engagement Meetings The community is invited to explore, discuss and provide input at one of seven engagement sessions with the final meeting on March 9. Registration is required to ensure we can keep groups small for productive discussions. Please register for a meeting that fits your schedule best. Please only register for one meeting, to ensure we have enough space for everyone who wants to attend a meeting Register now | | | | Circular Food Systems Workshop for Residents Are you interested in learning about food recovery, preventing food waste, and circular food systems? Please join us on March 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Squamish Public Library for a workshop on circular food systems and practices. No prior knowledge is required to join and everyone will have the opportunity to have their questions answered! This event is in partnership with Capilano University to support residents and businesses in implementing sustainable food practices and to understand local opportunities, challenges, and priorities. There will be a short anonymous survey at the end. Registration is required. Register now | | | | Builders' Breakfast at Locavore Are you a local builder, general contractor, trades and renovation contractor, or an energy advisor and building official? Please join energy experts on March 8 from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. for a morning presentation to gain a better understanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal home renovation rebate programs. By gaining an understanding of the differences between the federal and provincial programs, renovation contractors will be better positioned to support homeowners in the Sea to Sky on their retrofit journeys. Register now | | | Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road Intersection improvements Work on this project will begin this month to improve safety and traffic flow for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at the intersection of Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road, as well as the surrounding area. Work is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete. Impacts: Expect vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian impacts. Affected businesses will be contacted directly. | Updates to Short-term rentals in Squamish Following the Short Term Rental (STR) Program annual review on February 14, the District is initiating several program changes to improve licensing administration, address barriers identified by licensees, and support ongoing enforcement and compliance efforts. Learn more | Ammonia drill at Brennan Park Recreation Centre An ammonia drill will take place on Wednesday, March 8 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. to test the centre’s emergency procedures and provide an opportunity for team training. This test is required by Technical Safety BC as part of the recreation centre’s operating permit. Please expect impacts to programming for the duration of the drill as well as the activation of fire bells and blue warning lights. Customers and staff will be asked to shelter in place while the fire department responds. | | Latest additions for 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. View the Development Review | Overtime Hockey For 60yrs+ Friday, March 10, 17 & 24
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Overtime Hockey is an ice time for players 60y+ to get together and enjoy a low-key hockey game. Full gear required. Book now | Rise and Shine Spin Class Wednesdays until March 27
6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Early risers, you are in for an amazing ride! Complete your workout before your day begins. This class will focus
on hills, drills and endurance with Top 40 music. Book now | National Lifeguard Course Monday March 13 to Friday March 17
7 - 8:30 p.m. Train to be a lifeguard with Squamish Recreation and Culture’s 44-hour course covering teamwork, leadership, communication, and risk prevention! This course is a requisite for anyone seeking employment at swimming pools in B.C. Book now | | MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OUR SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE IS COMING SOON | | Street Reach Drop-In March 8, 2 - 4 p.m. Anyone is welcome to these open office hours in the library’s Community Meeting Room, whether you’re a resident of Squamish Helping Hands needing help with paperwork or the computer, or a community member who wants to connect with Squamish Helping Hands, or volunteer with Street Reach. Learn More | Lions, Bears, & Wolves, oh my! Wildlife Talk with Michael Allen March 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Join Michael Allen to learn about Squamish River watershed wildlife. Allen has been busy in the field camera-monitoring bears, mountain lions, and wolves and will share his videos and updates on these animals and more! Learn More | Board Game Monthly Drop-In March 11, 1 - 4 p.m. Drop in on Saturday to start your quest to conquer new worlds, skills, and friends. You can bring your favourite game or try new ones (the library has lots of board games! This is a free event for adults, hosted by Squamish Public Library and organized by the Squamish Board Game Club volunteers. No experience or registration is necessary. Learn more | | | | | |
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