March 17, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Monday, March 20 at 1 p.m.

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, March 21 at 3 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

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GARIBALDI ESTATES NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN SURVEY ON NOW

All Squamish residents are invited to take part in the Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood Plan Survey and help plan our future!

Change over 20 years is inevitable and creating a neighbourhood plan is the opportunity for residents to shape the future of the neighbourhood together. Complete the survey before March 28 to let us know what you think about:

  • Possible land use scenarios for the Garibaldi Estates; and
  • Emerging ideas to consider in the Garibaldi Estates.

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ELECTRONIC TRANSIT FARE SYSTEM COMING TO SQUAMISH TRANSIT

A new electronic fare collection system that provides increased flexibility and convenience to transit users is coming to Squamish. The new “Umo” system will allow riders to pay for fares with a variety of payment methods. Initially, riders will be able to pay by mobile app or new reloadable smart card; in the future, payments by personal credit/debit cards and mobile wallets will be enabled. Smart cards will be reloadable either in person at a vendor location or online. Cash will continue to be supported aboard the bus for those riders who prefer to use it. While the new system will introduce new payment options to match riders’ travel habits and lifestyle, the price of passes and individual rides will remain the same.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road intersection improvements update

Construction on a long-planned project to increase safety and improve traffic flow at this intersection is currently underway and will continue through June. Please anticipate the following impacts during construction:

  • Tantalus Road South will have a permanent traffic pattern change to a one-way southbound;
  • There will be no parking on Tantalus Road (east side, north of Garibaldi Way) to facilitate the bike lane extension toward the intersection;
  • Southeast access to the 7-11 at Garibaldi Way will be permanently closed; and
  • Please expect vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian impacts while construction is underway.

Regular construction noise should be expected between the working hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Work is scheduled to take approximately 10 weeks to complete.

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RCMP invites community to Town Hall

Sea to Sky RCMP invites members of the community to attend a local Town Hall meeting in Squamish on March 27 at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

RCMP Town Halls are an opportunity for residents to participate in creating a shared understanding of our local RCMP’s current vision and priorities and collectively develop shared goals and visions for policing in the Sea to Sky. Everyone is welcome to attend - RSVP is not required.

  • When: Monday, March 27 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Brennan Park Recreation Center, Tantalus Room, 1009 Centennial Way.

Light refreshments will be served.

 

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

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.

 

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Zumba Toning

Tuesdays, beginning April 4, 
6 - 6:45 p.m.

This vigorous workout incorporates the use of sticks to add an element of strength training to familiar dance moves targeting zones including arms, core, and lower body.

 

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Introduction to Watercolour painting

Wednesdays, beginning April 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of watercolour painting but don’t know where to start? Join us for this 4-class introduction with local artist, Louise Kirby! Participants will cover all the basics including use of the colour wheel and different styles, all while having fun and learning to paint.

 

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Bus Trips 55+ Choose your Own Adventure

Next stop: Whistler (Village & Creekside Tuesday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Squamish Recreation and Culture 55+ bus trips are back! Simply board our bus and decide which activities YOU would like to do at the arrival destination.

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2023 SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS ON NOW!

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COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY

Digital Literacy 101 for Seniors

March 22, 1:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Join Howe Sound Secondary School students for Digital Literacy 101 for Seniors! Students will be ready to answer your technical questions about topics such as Google, emails, messaging, event registration and general device use. Bring your own device and stop by anytime between 1:15 and 3:45 p.m. for first-come first-served.

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Street Reach Drop-In

March 22, 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.

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Sea-to-Sky Book Club: Namwayut – We Are All One: A Pathway to Reconciliation

March 23 and 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (online)

All Sea-to-Sky residents are invited to a three-part, virtual discussion of Namwayut – We Are All One: A Pathway to Reconciliation by Chief Robert Joseph! Everyone is welcome to join this virtual reading group. Please be prepared to attend all three sessions!

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