July 7, 2023

Campfires are prohibited as of noon, July 7

The District of Squamish has joined the BC Wildfire Service in issuing a ban on all Category 1 campfires effective today, July 7. This extends throughout District of Squamish boundaries and across the Coastal Fire Centre, except the Haida Gwaii Forest District. All open fires including campfires will be prohibited and all campfire permits within the District of Squamish will be suspended until the fire ban is rescinded.

The prohibition will be in effect until Tuesday, October 31, 2023, or until the order is rescinded.

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COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, July 11 at 10:15 a.m.

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ZERO WASTE TIP OF THE WEEK

The number of takeout cups that end up in our landfill has increased significantly. Remember that you can bring your own mug and many cafés around town even offer discounts if you do – ask at your favourite spot. If you end up with a paper or plastic takeout mug, dispose of them in your blue recycling tote.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Landfill Closure

The Squamish Landfill and Transfer Station will be closed for its annual scale calibration on Tuesday, July 11 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please plan ahead accordingly.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

Builders' Breakfast

Local builders, general contractors, tradespersons and renovation contractors are invited to the next Builders' Breakfast on Wednesday, July 12 from 7:15 to 10 a.m. at Locavore in Squamish for an information session on air barrier and air tightness strategies and radon.

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Events and Impacts notices:

  • A four-hour Work Permit has been issued for commercial filming in Paradise Valley on Saturday, July 8 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Notifications have been distributed to affected residents. Signage will be placed along the road in advance of filming and traffic control personnel will be present. Please expect intermittent temporary traffic stops for up to three minutes during filming. 
     
  • 20 to 25 parking stalls will be reserved for the Sea to Sky Classic Vehicle Cruise on Cleveland Avenue between Victoria and Main Streets on Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Happy birthday Weiss!

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Highlands Way Uphill Bike Lane and Utility Upgrades

Work includes reducing traffic to two lanes, installing an uphill bike lane and watermain, upgrading pedestrian facilities from Mamquam Road to The Boulevard.

Impacts: Please expect single-lane alternating traffic, construction noise and traffic queuing. A detour of downhill traffic to Highlands Way North may be necessary on some work days.

Timeframe: July through October.

Discovery Trail Upgrades

Upgrades to the Discovery Trail between Madill Street and Carson Place get underway the first week of July. This work will upgrade the existing trail for all ages and abilities by adding trail lighting and paving the three-metre-wide surface.

Impacts: A trail detour will be in place from Madill Street to the Spirit Creek Apartments off Buckley Avenue. Please expect construction noise during work hours.

Timeframe: July through September.

Annual Road Line Painting

The annual road line painting will be starting next week on Squamish roads. The painting will be focusing on the ‘short’ lines which include intersection stop bars, crosswalks, arrows, etc. Work is expected to take about a week and will be happening at night to minimize traffic disruption.
 

New and featured among the many District infrastructure improvements about town:

 

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

There are no latest additions to the Development Review this week. 

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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Chasing Nature Camp| 8-12yrs

August 8-11

Join us to explore local trails, identify the many trees and plants that live amongst us, and cool down at the end of the day with some water games and activities. As this camp will be biking, all campers must be able to ride without training wheels; have a bike in good working condition and bring a properly fitted helmet. This camp will also go swimming in the pool!

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Zumba Toning with Taeko

Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m.

Come down to The 55 Activity Centre to try Zumba, a vigorous exercise that will increase your heart rate and oxygen levels to positively impact your cardiovascular system. Enhance your sense of rhythm and coordination while toning target zones including arms, core, and lower body.

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Art Walk Studio tour - Garibaldi Highlands, Estates, and Business Park

July 29, 12 - 2 p.m.

All passengers must be registered. The free shuttle will depart from Brennan Park at noon to visit the Artist Studio of the Squamish Arts Art Walk Studio Tour! Children must be at least 9 years old, not require a booster seat and be accompanied by a responsible adult. The shuttle will spend time at each of the designated stops and then return to Brennan Park.

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BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS: Summer Camps are popular and often fill up quickly. If you are on the waitlist and are offered a space in a program, you will be contacted by automated email. Customers have a maximum of 48 hours to accept or decline before it is automatically declined and offered to the next waitlisted person.

COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY

Summer Reading Club Event Series

Wednesday, 2 - 3 p.m.

This July and August, we are hosting weekly Summer Reading Club events every Wednesday at the library. Events are designed for school children (ages 6 to 12). All events are free and everyone is welcome. (You don’t have to be registered for the Summer Reading Club to join these events.) Please register for each event individually.

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Guided Bat Walk with Felix Martinez

July 12, 8:30 - 10 p.m.

Join the library after hours on a guided bat walk in the estuary with wildlife biologist Felix Martinez! Bats come out at dusk, and we will meet before the sun goes down to learn about bats, their habitat, and acoustics. You’ll have the opportunity to learn how to use one of the library’s bat detectors, too! This event is free and everyone who can stay up late is welcome. 

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Guided Bird Walk

July 18, 9 - 11 a.m.
August 5, 9 - 11 a.m.

Join the library on a guided bird walk in the estuary with local birder Tiffany Brunke! This event is free and all are welcome. Participants will be standing and walking on some gravel trails. If you have binoculars, bring them along! We’ll have a limited number of binoculars to borrow if needed.

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