December 15, 2023

OPERATING HOURS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Please make a note of holiday hours between December 24 and January 1. Municipal Hall will be closed from December 25 through January 1.

View holiday hours across District facilities here

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, December 19 at 10 a.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, December 19 at 6 p.m.

View Council Meeting Information

DECEMBER'S DROP-IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR

Please join Mayor Armand Hurford for casual community conversations among fellow Squamish residents at Municipal Hall. All are welcome!

When: Wednesday, December 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.
RSVP is encouraged.

 

RSVP

NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS PERMITS

Permit applications for New Year’s Eve fireworks will open on Thursday, December 22. The permit is free and can be applied for online in just a few minutes. Any person applying for a fireworks permit must be at least 19 years of age. Fireworks will only be permitted for use on private property with the owner’s signed consent.

Permits are only valid between 8 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2023, and 12:30 a.m. Sunday, January 1, 2024.

Permit applications close on December 30. A map of the number of permits in each neighbourhood will be published on December 31.

 

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ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE

The District of Squamish has recently upgraded its systems to allow online payments. eCommerce is an easy, convenient and secure online service to make one-time payments by credit card. A login is not required however details located on your renewal notice will be needed to pay for your business and dog licence.  

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2024 Business Licences

District of Squamish 2024 Business Licence Renewal Notices have been mailed. All licences must be renewed before December 31 (please note Municipal Hall is closed from December 25 through January 1.).

Please note our online payment system will not currently accept any payments over $2,000 Any payment over $2,000 must be paid at the Community Planning Department in the District of Squamish Municipal Hall.

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2024 Dog Licences

District of Squamish 2024 Dog Licence Renewal Notices have been mailed and can now be renewed online!

Get your dog’s licence before January 31 to qualify for the discounted rate.

Please note new account registration and new dog registration must be done in person. All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed.

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Bylaw tickets

The new online system allows payment for: 

  • Parking Tickets
  • Bylaw Enforcement Notices
  • Tickets issued by District of Squamish Bylaw Department or Animal Control

This system is only for taking online payments and is not for submitting disputes. If you have a dispute to submit please contact the Bylaw Department at 604.815.5045 or by email. 

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Winter conditions are on the way

With the ongoing colder temperatures, Squamish residents can start to prepare for the winter weather by visiting squamish.ca and familiarising themselves with changes to local conditions and services including ice and snow control, changes to parking, waste management tips and more.

 

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IMPACT NOTICES

A Noise Exemption Permit has been granted for the following private events:

  • Locavore Bar & Grill, December 15 from 10 to 11:59 p.m.
  • The Nest, Brackendale, December 16 from 10 to 11:59 p.m.

LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATES
  • University Reservoirs 2 and 3: Construction ongoing.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements: Construction is underway through summer 2025 on a new secondary clarifier and concentric bioreactor.
  • Queens Way Lift Station Manhole: Construction continues to replace the inlet manhole and reline the wet-well. Please follow traffic control measures.
  • Yearly Sewer Rehabilitation: This year includes excavated and trenchless style repairs for both sanitary and storm utilities. There will be traffic and parking disturbances during this work, with signage and traffic flaggers in place.
  • Queens Way Water System Work: Work related to a development will result in changes to driving lanes and possible lane closures in front of 38936 Queens Way.

View projects and initiatives

LATEST NEWS FROM THE BUILDERS' CORNER

Council adopted an amendment to part 17.4 (b) of the District of Squamish Building Bylaw on December 4 to allow multiple options for energy efficiency and carbon emissions compliance on large projects in Squamish regulated under part 3 of the BC Building Code.

The amendment was initiated in order to ease the financial burden on builders due to Energy Step Code constraints while maintaining low-carbon emission standards on construction within Squamish.

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'TIS THE SEASON TO SLEIGH HOLIDAY WASTE

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

  • Make your own decorations.
  • Recycle cards.
  • Use scarves or reuse gift bags for wrapping presents. Create new gift bags from empty cereal boxes.
  • Thrift and upcycle.
  • Reuse magazines, and newspapers to wrap presents.
  • Eliminate food waste by using your leftovers to create a new meal.

Get more tips

Youth Basketball

December 28, 2-4 p.m.

Stay active during the cold winter months and join us for a casual game of hoops with Youth Basketball held at Howe Sound Secondary!

New classes available in LEAP!

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Learn through exploration, activity and play with our new LEAP classes for 3-5 years! Classes include:

🔬Mad Scientists
🏎️Start your engines
🪴In the Garden
🐙Under the Sea
🐞It's a bug life

Social Skate 55+

Wednesdays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Looking to meet like-minded people in the 55+ community? Want to expand your friend group? Come join us for the senior's social skate each Wednesday!

 View schedules and book your spot! 

BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE
OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • Drilling work will be taking place this weekend, December 16 and 17 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors to Brennan Park are asked to please obey all signage and respect roped-off areas for their safety. There will be no disruptions to scheduling or services while this work is being completed.
  • The pool will be closing at 3:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31.
  • The pool will be closed on December 25.

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Local Events and Initiatives

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