Renovation Update: Brennan Park Recreation Centre

Mayor Armand Hurford with an update for the community on the Brennan Park Recreation Centre ice arena.

Watch the September 9 ice arena update and Council discussion here.

To read our Frequently Asked Questions on the arena closure and renovation project, visit squamish.ca/temporary-arena-closure-faq

Remaining Chipper Dates for the 2025 Wildfire Season

The next and last Community Chipper Day of the year is September 15-18 for Paradise Valley residents.

Chipping operations will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Branch piles/materials should be placed curbside the night before or before 8 a.m. the day of.

To learn more about Community Chipper Days visit squamish.ca/firesmart.

Traffic Impacts Update: Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue

Please note the focus of work on the Victoria Street Active Transportation Upgrades project has moved to the section of Victoria Street between Cleveland Avenue to Loggers Lane. This work is anticipated to take three weeks. During this time, there will be periods of single lane alternating traffic along Victoria Street or Cleveland Avenue as needed.

The rainbow crosswalk will be temporarily removed for upgrades to take place and is expected to be replaced by spring 2026.

squamish.ca/victoria-street-active-transportation-upgrades

Line Painting Notice: Brennan Park Recreation Centre

Areas of the parking lot at Brennan Park Recreation Centre will be inaccessible while line painting is underway.

Impacts include:

• September 15 – work within yellow area will begin at 8 a.m.
• September 16 – work within blue area will begin at 8 a.m.

Areas of the parking lot will open to the public in phases through the day as the paint dries.

There will be no impacts to transit within the work area.

Thanks for your understanding!

Infrastructure Upgrades

• Installation work on the watermain near Bill’s Place has been paused and will resume mid-September.
• Sanitary lift station rehabilitation on Pia Road continues.
• Watermain upgrade on Birken Road continues.
• Xwu'nekw Park Sea Dike upgrade continues.
• An ongoing culvert replacement at the hairpin turn on Skyline Drive will cause traffic impacts.
• Work on the Victoria Street Active Transportation Upgrades continues.
• Loggers East Storm Sewer project begins.

Crosswalk Installations and Safety Upgrades:
• Government Road beside Watershed Grill
• Buckley Avenue at Dentville Park
• Queens Way at Resolution Way
• Queens Way between Commercial Way and Pioneer Way

squamish.ca/building-our-future

Let's Talk Budget 2026

October is budget month!  Follow along with Council's discussions about the draft 2026-2035 Financial Plan and weigh in while important decisions are considered.

What we are working to solve:

How can we continue to manage future growth, upgrade our infrastructure, and create complete neighbourhoods that meet our community needs, all while ensuring that tax increases to residents and businesses are manageable?

We hope you will consider attending one, some, or all of the in-person egagement opportunities. We've got Coffee with Council, Budget Bingo, our first ever trivia night (with Shane Fry), an Information Night (including a panel discussion with Council Members), and a Mayor's Drop In.

More information at Let's Talk Budget 2026.

OCP Engagement: Focus on Housing

We invite you to share your input before second reading takes place this fall. The public comment period is still open for Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 3139 (OCP Bylaw 3139). These Provincially mandated amendments aim to align the District’s OCP with long-range housing needs identified in the Squamish Interim Housing Needs Report.

Take a short survey and submit your comments by visiting Let's Talk Squamish. The deadline to complete the survey is September 21.

Squamish Nation and District of Squamish Memorandum of Understanding

In July 2025, the District of Squamish and the Squamish Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a commitment to collaborate on shared priorities, strengthen relationships, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. This page is your hub for learning about the MOU, sharing your voice, staying informed, and getting involved.

We invite you to explore, participate, and walk this path with us.

Take a short survey and submit your comments by visiting Let's Talk Squamish.

Experience Electric!

Join us tomorrow at Junction Park in Downtown Squamish to check out a variety of electric vehicles, get information about owning an EV and have your questions answered! This event is presented by the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, Squamish CAN and District of Squamish.

When: September 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Downtown Squamish

For more information, please email ipicketts@squamish.ca

Get in your Comfort Zone with Retrofit Assist!

Homeowners who are looking to make their houses more energy-efficient and comfortable have access to a FREE, one-to-one guidance session through the Retrofit Assist program.

Retrofit Assist will also work with the local construction industry to provide training and professional development courses so Squamish workers can benefit from the projected boom in retrofit activity in the future.

Homeowners interested in participating in Retrofit Assist are encouraged to visit retrofitassist.ca/squamish for more information.

Contractors can join the program at retrofitassist.ca/contractors.

Upcoming Events

• Experience Electric - September 13
• Chipper Days Paradise Valley - September 15-18
• Curbside Tune-up - through summer

Local volunteer opportunities:

• Visit the Volunteer Connector to see more opportunities.