Our latest project on Let’s Talk Squamish needs YOUR help to identify issues with the current transportation network so we can work to improve our neighbourhood connectivity, transportation choices, accessibility, efficiency, affordability, and equity.

ANY and ALL modes of transportation are included in the survey from walking to cycling, rolling, wheeling, public transport, and driving, as well as trucks and commercial transportation so let us know what you want to see improved!

Survey closes January 18.

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BC Assessment has recently mailed out property assessments and many property owners in Squamish are finding their assessments have increased once again leaving many residents to question how this will affect their 2023 property taxes. The District does not collect more money as a result of increased property assessments. Municipal property taxes are collected based on the money needed to provide municipal services. Property owners can expect a property tax increase in 2023 based on the 5.9% increase in revenue required. The District estimated this to be +$139 for the average residential property, and +$454 for the average business (based on 2021 assessments). How a property assessment changed from 2021 to 2022 will impact whether this increase is higher or lower.

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In October 2022, the District of Squamish made changes to section 5.14 (Driveways) of the Subdivision and Development Control. These changes affect the number of driveways and location requirements for some types of developments to provide clarity and improve access and grade.

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Renew your dog licence today and save!

All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed.

Get your dog’s licence before January 31 to qualify for the discounted rate.

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Squamish has a high recycling contamination rate, which means that residents put materials in their recycling totes that are not accepted by the program. A high contamination rate poses risks to the process and staff handling the tote content along the way, but it can also negatively impact the quality of recycled material.

• Glass is not accepted in our recycling curbside collection but can be disposed of for free at the Squamish Landfill or at the Squamish Bottle Depot on Queens Way.
• Textiles should never go in your recycling tote – please donate or drop them off for free at the textiles bin at the Squamish Landfill. 

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Christmas tree chipping this weekend

The 4th Squamish Scout Group will once again be holding their annual Christmas tree chipping by donation at the Canadian Tire parking lot on Saturday, January 7 or Sunday, January 8 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

You can also place your tree in your organics tote by doing the following:

• Remove all tinsel and decorations
• Cut off all branches
• Cut the tree trunk to no longer than 3 feet and no more than 3 inches in diameter
• Ensure all pieces easily fit into the tote, allowing the lid to close and lock.

Notice of Land Lease and Provision Of Assistance

The District of Squamish has given notice this week of its intention to grant a fifteen-year lease to the Squamish Valley Equestrian Association (“SVEA”), a nonprofit society, to operate and maintain an equestrian facility and related uses on 39101 Loggers Lane, Squamish. The District also intends to provide assistance to SVEA by providing the lease for less than its market value.