Update on HEARTH site selection

As work continues to select a site for the provincial HEARTH program that will bring much-needed temporary transitional housing with on-site resident supports to Squamish, numerous site constraints have emerged through the due diligence process for 37956 Loggers Lane (X̱wún̓eḵw Park) that has deemed the site not viable. As a result, the site is no longer being considered for the program.

This information was released in a motion from the in-camera portion of the June 9 Special Business Meeting and reflects ongoing site investigation work between the District of Squamish and BC Housing.

Read the District of Squamish's 2025 Annual Report

The District of Squamish has published its 2025 Annual Report including 2025 accomplishments, 2026 and 2027 objectives, audited financial statements and permissive tax exemptions, written in accordance with the Community Charter.

Council will receive the 2025 Annual Report at the Special Business Meeting on June 16, 2026. Members of the public can watch the Council meeting in person or view the live stream at squamish.ca/live-meetings.

Read the full annual report online now at squamish.ca/annualreport.

Squamish Adventure Centre lease opportunity

Create a standout retail experience in one of Squamish’s most visited destinations! 

This is a rare chance to secure a high‑profile retail space right at the gateway to the Sea to Sky Corridor. Located inside the iconic Squamish Adventure Centre, this space’s unparalleled visibility ensures your business stands out to everyone driving along Highway 99.

Benefits:

• Situated beside visitor information centre, gift shop, exhibits, event spaces
• Premium commercial space
• Located right off Highway 99
• Constant flow of guests

Recreate Responsibly

Squamish is a paradise for dogs, where there are almost as many pups as there are people! But while your furry friend is out enjoying the trails and natural landscapes, make sure they’re also recreating responsibly.

Here are a few tips for enjoying Squamish respectfully with your dog:

• Leash Up: Trails and parks have leash requirements to protect users, habitat and wildlife.
• Pick It Up: Clean up after your dog and dispose of it properly in a garbage can.
• Keep Dogs Under Control: Even friendly dogs can cause stress to wildlife, people, and other pets.

2026 Chipper Dates

FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2026 wildfire season. Check below to find the scheduled date for your neighbourhood:

North Yards: June 15
Paradise Valley: June 16-19
Dentville: July 20
Brackendale: July 21-24
Downtown/SEAandSKY: September 21-22

Please have your chipping out for 8 a.m. on your chipper date. For more information on what is accepted, please visit: squamish.ca/firesmart.

Conserve water even on rainy days!

Even when it’s raining in Squamish, conserving water still matters! Every little thing you do can make a difference helping the District manage the supply and demand of water across the community.

Here are a few simple rainy‑day tips:

• Turn Off Automatic Sprinklers: Ensure your automated irrigation systems have rain sensors installed so they don't water during a downpour.
• Save Rainwater for the Garden: Water use restrictions apply only to the use of tap water for watering lawns, trees and shrubs. Keep a watering can outside during rainy days to capture some free water.

Squamish Landfill
Pilot Reusable Wood Program

The Squamish Landfill continues to offer its  pilot program that allows residents to come to the landfill and take wood for FREE from the wood bays. The program aims to help save wood chipping costs and provide the opportunity to give wood that has been brought to the landfill a second life.

Here's how it works:

• Get a Wood Reuse Card from the scale operator.

• Take as much wood as you want for free! 

• Exit the landfill… enjoy your free wood!

For Squamish Landfill location and hours, go to squamish.ca/landfill.

Wildlife Wednesday – Weekly Recap

Located at the northern tip of Howe Sound, Squamish is home to an incredibly diverse array of marine life, from herring, shrimp and salmon to harbour seals, orcas, gray whales and more! To mark World Ocean Day this week, we’re celebrating all the incredible wildlife that depends on Squamish’s rivers, estuary, and coastal waters and reminding everyone that healthy oceans start with healthy watersheds.

Here are some tips to help protect our oceans:

• Ditch the disposables: Reduce your plastic waste to keep it out of the ocean by carrying a reusable water bottle, coffee mug, and grocery bags.

Traffic Impact Notice:
Pemberton Avenue
(see map for location)

Please be advised that single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect June 15 to 26 on the eastern end of Pemberton Avenue between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The construction work is part of the District’s Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation Program, with upgrades being completed on the Pemberton Avenue Lift Station.

Overnight work is expected on the evening of June 20, to complete necessary connections when sanitary flows are low.

Traffic Impact Notice:
Cleveland Avenue

Please be advised that traffic will be impacted on Thursday, June 18 on Cleveland Avenue, north of Buckley Avenue (both directions), from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for traffic island maintenance. Please note there may be early morning noise in the area from this work.

Impacts:

• A reduced lane in both directions - allow extra time during morning rush hour
• Noise
• Dust/dirt

Please watch for traffic control and crews during this time. Thank you for your patience.

Campfire Ban in Effect

All campfires within the District are currently prohibited and all campfire permits have been suspended until the ban is rescinded. Campfire permit holders received a notification of the ban and suspension of the permit.

A reminder that the following is never allowed within District of Squamish boundaries:

• NO fires in any public space including forests, riverbanks, mountainside, beaches
• NO open Air Burning, including but not limited to, yard waste, garden debris and construction materials

Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Effect

Water restrictions are in place due to the pumping and storage capacity of the District’s water supply and distribution to meet peak demands, and to ensure adequate supply in the event of an emergency. Water conservation helps to avoid or delay costly water system upgrades. Thank you for doing your part!

Stage 1 limits sprinkler use for lawns, trees, flowers, and shrubs to two days per week:

Even addresses: Wednesday & Saturday

Odd addresses: Thursday & Sunday

Infrastructure Upgrades

• Wastewater system upgrades continue.
• Annual watermain upgrades continue in Brackendale.

squamish.ca/building-our-future

Upcoming Events

• BC Housing HEARTH Presentation to Committee of the Whole - June 23
• Recycling Pop-Up - June 27
• Recycling Pop-Up - July 4
• Recycling Pop-Up - July 11

Local volunteer opportunities:

• Visit the Volunteer Connector to see more opportunities