March 8, 2024

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Today is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate women's achievements around the globe. This year's theme is Inspire Inclusion—when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

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COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, March 12 at 9 a.m.

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, March 12 at 5:15 p.m.

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NEW WEATHER-PROTECTED PUBLIC SPACE COMING SOON

Downtown Squamish will soon receive a new gathering spot with the construction of a weather-protected public space at 37996 Cleveland Avenue (District-owned public lot and site of the Squamish Farmers’ Market). The structure is part of an initiative that started in 2021 following public feedback for more sheltered areas in order to allow people to safely gather outdoors and undercover in public spaces across the community. District staff collaborated with the Squamish Farmers’ Market and Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association on the shelter’s location and design to bring the greatest benefit to the downtown area and increase accessibility to the Squamish Farmer’s Market entrance.

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SQUAMISH SHORT-TERM RENTAL UPDATES

A review of year three of the District’s Short-Term Rentals (STR) Program was discussed in Council on February 13. View the staff report and video replay of the meeting here.

What’s changing in 2024:

  • Updating the District’s definition of short-term rental accommodation to align with the Province’s definition. 
  • Increasing STR fines to strengthen enforcement. 
  • Reviewing STR licence categories and fees to streamline licensing. 

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Notice of Bylaw Readings for Zoning Amendment

Please note the consideration of first, second and third reading of the proposed amendment to District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw 2200, 2011 to rezone 37940 Fourth Avenue to allow the development of six multi-unit residential units will be at the Regular Meeting of Council on March 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish BC. No public hearing will be held for this application.

A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information that has been or may be considered by Council may be inspected online or at Municipal Hall. Enquiries regarding the proposed amendment bylaw may be made to the Planning Department at 604.815.5002 or by email to planning@squamish.ca.

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FortisBC Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas projects update

This week in Council, staff presented a bi-monthly update on project-related activities for the FortisBC Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas projects between December 2023 and January 2024, along with an overview of anticipated activities through March 2024. Discussion included the development-related agreements and monitoring of project, revised traffic impact assessment and Traffic Control Management plan, and temporary Workforce accommodation floatel. 

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BUILDERS' CORNER

The BC Codes 2024 is now in effect. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new BC Codes (view the Ministerial Order adopting the BC Building Code 2024 for details).

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

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ZERO WASTE

Did you know your recycling material must be loose in the recycling tote to be accepted? Please do not bundle, bag, or otherwise contain your recyclables, except shredded paper, which should be contained in a separate paper bag or cardboard box within the tote.

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
  • Valley Drive Road Bank Repairs – Road bank erosion along the Stawamus River requires repairs along a 35-metre stretch of Valley Drive, located approximately 250 metres east of the Highway 99/Valley Drive intersection. Work begun this week with a full road closure at the work site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Please use Clark Drive as a detour route during the closure. Work is expected to take up to two weeks.
  • University Reservoirs 2 and 3 - Construction is ongoing.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements – Construction is ongoing and will continue through summer 2025.
  • Queens Way Lift Station Maintenance Hole – Construction is ongoing. Please follow traffic control measures.

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Spring Break Camp

March 18-22 and 25-28

Bring your kids to have some fun during Spring Break with us! They'll love our creative indoor and outdoor activities at Brennan Park Recreation Centre at our weeklong Spring Break Camp.

Fam Jam Dance Party - Disney Edition!

March 9, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Connect with your family and community while you experience the joy of music and movement. Join the fun, show off your best dance moves, and create lasting memories with the ones you love!

Multicultural Public Skate

March 9, 12-2:15 p.m.

Celebrate the world on ice at our Multicultural Public Skate, a vibrant gathering that brings together diverse cultures through music and skating fun for everyone! Come and meet up with new and old friends and socialize while skating.

Seniors' Corner

Join us for a free six-week series about older adult wellbeing at Westwinds. The first session will
teach you how to spot frauds and scams aimed at seniors. Begins March 28.

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Recreation and Culture Notices:

  • Please note pool scheduling changes during Spring Break. Keep up-to-date before your visit here.

  • Looking for a lost item? Our lost and found bins are self-serve, distributed around the Brennan Park Arena, Aquatic and Gymnasium lobbies and fill up fast! If you've forgotten something at Brennan Park, make sure to check as soon as possible as items are removed and donated on a weekly basis.

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