May 31, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 4

Regular Business Meeting 6 p.m.

Woodfibre LNG temporary floatel - Temporary Use Permit No. 76

Zoning Amendment - 1006 and 1018 McNamee Place

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Public Hearing: OCP and Rezoning Application - Cheekeye River Development Lands - Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. It will be held at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH

Understanding Community Priorities for the 2025 Budget

We’re seeking early input into the District of Squamish 2025-2029 Financial Plan to better understand what matters most to you.

Have your say by:

  • Taking our survey online
  • Join Council and staff at one of three upcoming pop-ups:
    • Saturday, June 1: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Garibaldi Village (near London Drugs)
      • **NOTE NEW TIME/SLIGHT CHANGE OF LOCATION**
    • Saturday, June 8: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
    • Saturday, June 15: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Stan Clarke Park

Take our Online Survey

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

Help us design your North Yards Neighbourhood Park!

The District of Squamish is developing a
neighbourhood park at the end of No Name Road.


We want to know how you currently use the space
and what you want to see in a new park.

Take the Survey

 

CAMPFIRE BAN LIFTED

District of Squamish Fire Rescue (SFR) will rescind the campfire ban Friday, May 31 at 4 p.m., due to the continued wet conditions in the forecast and with the high compliance rate that has significantly reduced the number of abandoned or unattended campfire complaints within the District of Squamish.

A campfire ban will be considered once again when conditions require.

Residential Campfire Permits are required, and can only be used on private residential properties with the written permission of the property owner or in designated commercial campgrounds within the District of Squamish boundaries.

Fires are never permitted in public areas such as beaches, parks or riverbanks and would still be subject to bylaw enforcement. 

More Info and Permit Application

GFL RECYCLE DEPOT TO REMAIN OPEN TO JUNE 14

Recycle BC has informed the public:

"Squamish DOX is experiencing delays in opening their new depot collection site for residential packaging and paper, originally planned for June 1, 2024. They are working hard to start operations as soon as possible. In the meantime, the existing GFL depot on Queens Way will continue to serve residents until June 14, 2024. Thanks for your commitment to recycling! "

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OPEN HOUSE

Squamish Housing Action Plan
Updating the Official Community Plan

Local developers, builders, general contractors, architects, and residential designers are invited
to an in-person open house on Wednesday, June 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Howe
Sound Inn & Brewing (Garibaldi Room) to learn more and provide feedback on how the District
is proposing to streamline the development permit process for better housing delivery in
Squamish. Changes will include:

  • Deleting redundant development permit guidelines.
  • Making development permit guidelines more location appropriate.
  • Adding clarity to the intent of existing guidelines.
  • Adding new guidelines where there is an identified policy gap.
  • Amending the Zoning Bylaw and Development Application Checklist to include regulations and information requirements mentioned above.

Staff will be available to answer questions in advance of Council consideration of these bylaw changes.

Refreshments will be provided!

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JUNE 1 IS WILD SALMON DAY

June 1 is “Wild Salmon Day”! Wild salmon have an important cultural and environmental role in BC, including Squamish. This proclamation raises awareness for salmon and the challenges they face for survival. On this special day, we invite you to use your voice to raise awareness for Pacific salmon and the countless ecosystems they support.

Squamish is home to several salmon bearing rivers, streams, wetlands and interconnecting ditches that host a multitude of salmon species. These are critical habitat for spawning salmon and a community treasure.

Wild Salmon Day began in 2019 in British Columbia, and is supported by many cities in the province, as well as Yukon Territory! On May 21, Council approved that June 1 be proclaimed Wild Salmon Day in Squamish. We are pleased to join the BC provincial government in honouring this day. 

The salmon in the photos can be found Downtown (Cleveland and Pemberton intersection), Brackendale Dike and near the highway overpass at Garibaldi Village. These pieces are some of the first to be restored as part of the District of Squamish Public Art Conservation Program in partnership with Squamish Arts.

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GOBYBIKE WEEK STARTS JUNE 3

Spring GoByBike Week is June 3 to 9! Register now and experience the joy of spring riding.

Ride to work, to school, for fun, for exercise, to relieve stress, to clear your mind! Whatever the reason, ride your bike and log your total kilometres online and you’ll be entered into a prize draw for some great prizes!

There are three free GoByBike Week events planned in Squamish!

  • Bike Tune-Up Station at Brennan Park, June 4
  • Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop at Rose Park, June 5 (sold out)
  • Bike Tune-Up Station at Brennan Park, June 6

See Events

Register here

SOUTH PARKS ROUTE 5 KICKS OFF JUNE 10 + ADDS SP’AKW’US FEATHER PARK

BC Transit and the District of Squamish are informing transit customers of a seasonal service change, effective June 10, 2024.

This seasonal change will see the return of Route 5 South Parks, which connects several local areas with downtown Squamish.

This year, Route 5 South Parks is being extended to provide service to Sp’akw’us Feather Park and the Oceanfront area of Squamish on some trips.

Free service will be offered on all routes every Saturday, Sunday and statutory holiday, starting June 10 until September 2, 2024.

A REMINDER WHEN OUT ON THE WATER THIS WEEKEND

CleanBC WASTE POLICY - FEEDBACK WANTED

The Province is looking for policy approaches to prevent waste outside the home that will have the best environmental outcomes and build on current successes. Find out more here.

Your input will be used to help develop policies for preventing waste from non-residential packaging, plastic and paper products across the province, the survey is open until July 23.

Take the Survey

CURBSIDE BATTERY COLLECTION

Battery recycling just got easier in Squamish with a NEW year-round drop-off program and semi-annual curbside battery collection!

Find your nearest drop-off point here, or save your batteries for curbside collection on:

• Week of June 3
• Week of November 4

Learn more

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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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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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

Please note there are no new additions to the Development Review.

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Work to upgrade and repair select watermains throughout Squamish has begun:

  • May: Mamquam Road - East industrial area
  • June: Tantalus Road near Starview Place
  • July: Government Road/Axen Road
  • August: Thunderbird Ridge near Glacier View Drive

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Thanks for a great ice season!

The ice arena is going on summer vacation! Thanks everyone for a great ice season, and we look forward to seeing out back on the rink in August.

 

Leadership Summer Camps

Are you looking for ways to keep your teen or tween busy this summer? Check out our week-long Leadership Camps for kids aged 10-13! Campers will learn how to feel safe and confident when home alone or babysitting other children. They’ll learn how to make and prepare healthy snacks, take part in reading time with our little campers and create crafts and games. These are great options for teens and tweens who are ready for more independence and to start looking after others. Babysitter training certification is included with the level 2 camp.

 

Summer Swim Lessons

Learn how to swim, dive and be comfortable in the water with our range of summer swimming lessons!
Spots are still available in multiple levels.

Set 1: July 2-12
Set 2: July 15-26
Set 3: July 29 - August 9
Set 4: August 12-23
Set 5: August 26-30

 

Xwalacktun Orange Shirts 2021

The renowned Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) artist's Orange Shirts piece has been temporarily relocated to The 55 Activity Centre.


The art will remain in its new location while the renovations are taking place at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

Check out the Summer Program Guide

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