March 1, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m.

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HERITAGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ENDORSED BY COUNCIL

Council endorsed the District’s first Heritage Management Strategy on Tuesday, February 20. The Strategy is intended to identify and manage the stories, places and values that have shaped the community over time, and develop policies to conserve these heritage assets moving forward.

The strategy is the result of extensive public engagement, heritage sector consultation, additional Squamish Nation community engagement and interviews with Squamish Nation cultural ambassadors over the course of almost two years. Three priority archaeological heritage actions, potential collaboration and grant funding opportunities were identified through discussions between District and Squamish Nation staff.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Annual Dog and Business licence renewals

District of Squamish Dog and Business License renewals are due each year. Courtesy reminders are always mailed (as well as provided through weekly news, eNews and social media advertisements), however, please note that due to unforeseen issues such as mailing address updates or postal issues, residents may not always receive these courtesy reminders. Please be sure to mark your calendars and renew your licence/s on time each year as required:

  • Business Licences due December 31
  • Dog Licence discount rate cutoff January 31

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BC Transit transitions to new online Customer Alert System

A new system has been introduced to create a more technically stable platform and improve reliability for customers. Like the previous Customer Alert System, the new platform will provide customers with the most up-to-date service impacts and allow them to sign up to receive route-specific email notifications. The previous platform will sunset on March 4.

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Filming and Event Impacts

  • Valley Drive will be closed for filming on March 4 and 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Detour access from Highway 99 will be via Clarke Drive. Filming, including set setup and takedown, will also take place on March 3 and 6 which may affect some businesses and parking in the area. Traffic management personnel will be onsite during this time. Neighbouring residents and businesses have been notified.

BUILDERS' CORNER

The BC Codes 2024 will come into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. 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

Hazardous material can be dangerous and therefore cannot be placed into your recycling tote for collection. The most common types are disposable propane cylinders, lithium batteries from electronics such as computers and cell phones, and lighter fluid containers. Hazardous materials can pose serious safety problems for recycling workers and the operation of recycling facilities. Check out the Waste Wizard on our website to find out where to dispose of hazardous materials in Squamish.

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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 starts Wednesday, March 6 and will result in 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, with the two glass-fused steel reservoir tanks now beginning to rise on-site. These tanks have diameters of approximately 17 metres and a height of 10 metres each.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements – Construction is
    underway through summer 2025 on a new secondary clarifier and concentric bioreactor.
  • Queens Way Lift Station Maintenance Hole – Construction continues to replace the inlet maintenance hole and reline the wet-well. Please follow traffic control measures.

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Spring Break Camp

March 18-22 and 25-28

Spend your day off from school with us! Join us for creative indoor and outdoor activities at Brennan Park Recreation Centre at our weeklong Spring Break Camp.

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

Seniors' Social on Ice: Looking to meet like-minded people in the 55+ community? Want to expand your friend group? Come join us on March 6 from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. for the senior's social skate.

The next Bus Trip 55+ is headed to Bowen Island on March 13!

 

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Recreation and Culture Notices:

  • 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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