Inside eNews: Community Update

December 1, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, December 5 at 2 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, December 5 at 6 p.m.

Public Hearing - Commercial childcare facility in the CD38 Zone

Tuesday, December 5 at 6 p.m.

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2024 BUDGET - WHAT WE HEARD

Thank you to everyone who provided their input on the 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan. Your comments, emails, questions and conversations at various in-person events were presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 28.

The What We Heard Report can be viewed online at Let's Talk Squamish.

View the report

2024 BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS

District of Squamish 2024 Business Licence Renewal Notices have been mailed. All licences must be renewed before December 31, 2023 (please note Municipal Hall is closed from December 25 through January 1.).

Ways to pay:

Online at squamish.ca/payonline.
By cheque mailed to the address below or deposited in the Drop Box in front of Municipal Hall.
By cash, cheque, debit or credit card in person at Municipal Hall.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Winter parking restrictions are now in effect

Parking on select streets around Squamish is currently restricted to one side of the street only through March 1, 2024, to ensure that snow plows and emergency vehicles have access during winter conditions.

District of Squamish Bylaw Enforcement Officers will focus on education and provide warnings to anyone parking in a restricted area. However, vehicles parking on the No Parking side of the street may be ticketed and towed at any time to ensure community safety. The fine for impeding snow removal is $250.

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Zero Waste Holiday Season – Upcycled Gift Box Workshop

Join us on our journey to reduce waste this festive season by putting commonly recycled products to use! We'll be turning beverage cartons into fun, colourful gift boxes and bags in preparation for gifting season. This workshop is suitable for interested folks of all ages; children are welcome! Bring milk and beverage cartons (well rinsed and cleaned) and we will provide the rest.

When: December 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Squamish Public Library.

Reserve your spot

Recreation Services field user requests

Recreation Services field user requests The Field User Request deadline for Season 1, March 1, to August 31, 2024, 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.

A Field Allocation Meeting will be held on January 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre. A final calendar will be posted online no later than February 16, 2024.

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FILMING AND EVENT IMPACTS

The Downtown Squamish Holiday Parade is Saturday, December 2 at 5 p.m. View the holiday parade impact map here.

LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATES

University Reservoirs 2 and 3: Construction underway.
Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements: Construction is underway through summer 2025 on a new secondary clarifier and concentric bioreactor.
Queens Way Lift Station Manhole: Construction continues to replace the inlet manhole and reline the wet-well. Please follow traffic control measures.
Highlands Way South Bike Lane Upgrades: Final bike lane painting remains underway.
Yearly Sewer Rehabilitation: This year includes excavated and trenchless style repairs for both sanitary and storm utilities. There will be traffic and parking disturbances during this work, with signage and traffic flaggers in place.
Pioneer Way Phase 2 Upgrades: Ongoing construction.
Queens Way Water System Work: Work related to a development will result in changes to driving lanes and possible lane closures in front of 38936 Queens Way early to mid December.

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RECYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK

Hardcover and softcover books cannot go into your recycling bin as they are not paper packaging. Drop used books off at the Squamish Community Book Store at 38029 Cleveland Avenue or fill one of the little libraries that can be found across town.

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

No new applications.

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

2024 Winter Program Guide

Available online December 6
Registration begins December 13 at 8 a.m.

Squamish Recreation and Culture Winter Program registration is almost here! Celebrate the season at Brennan Park Recreation Centre with our range of all-ages fitness, art, swimming and skating programs, plus holiday activities and events for all to enjoy

Join us for the next 55+ Bus Trip!

December 17, 11:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Next stop: Burnaby Village Museum / Heritage Christmas

Come experience Heritage Christmas presented by Concord Pacific at Burnaby Village Museum. Enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations. Wander the museum’s 10-acre venue and take in all the seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and activities.

Little Sneakers - New Sunday afternoon sessions added!

Sundays, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Come play, explore and move your body in our playground. Children will enjoy being physically active and making new friends in a safe, social environment filled with slides, climbers, riding toys, sports equipment and more!

View schedules and book your spot!

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