December 22, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

The schedule for 2023 Council Meetings has ended.

The first Council meeting of 2024 will take place Tuesday, January 9.

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2024 BUDGET ADOPTION

The 2024-2028 Five-year Financial Plan was adopted by District of Squamish Council on Tuesday, December 19.

Thank you to everyone who provided their input during the 2024 Budget process. All comments, emails, questions and conversations at various in-person events were presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 28 for consideration. 

You can explore the 2024 budget, view the What We Heard report, or watch Tuesday’s meeting at Let's Talk Squamish.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS PERMITS

Permit applications for New Year’s Eve fireworks are now available online. The permit is free and can be applied for 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. Sunday, December 31, 2023, and 12:30 a.m. Monday, January 1, 2024.

Permit applications close at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 31. A map of the number of permits in each neighbourhood will be published on December 31.

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SHORT-TERM RENTAL UPDATES

The Province is regulating short-term rentals (STR) in response to the housing crisis and shortage of attainable and affordable long-term rentals. The new Act applies to all STR operators in B.C.

What this means for Squamish:

  • All STR hosts must display a current District of Squamish business licence number on their listing.
  • If a listing does not have a current District of Squamish business licence, the hosting platform must remove the listing from their site at the request of the District.
  • Under the Community Charter, the Province has increased the maximum municipal ticketing fine that a local government may set from $1,000 to $3,000 per infraction, per day.

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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.

For inquiries, please contact Animal Control at 604.815.6866.

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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

Holiday Schedule Change Reminder

Squamish residents who receive regular collection days on Christmas Day, December 25 (recycling and organics) and New Year's Day, January 1 (garbage) will receive rescheduled pickup on Christmas Eve, December 24 (recycling and organics) and New Year's Eve, December 31 (garbage).

Sign up for Collection Schedule and Electronic Reminders

Plan to dispose of your natural Christmas Tree next week?

🎄 Remove all tinsel and decorations and cut off all branches.
🎄 Cut the tree trunk to no longer than three feet and no more than three inches in diameter.
🎄 Ensure all pieces easily fit into the tote, allowing the lid to close and lock.
🎄Deliver to the Squamish Landfill as yard waste or put cuts into your organics tote for collection.

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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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BC Transit Holiday Service

Please note BC Transit will be running the following modified hours over the holiday period:

» December 24: Sunday Service.

» December 25-26: Sunday Service.

» December 27-30: Regular Service.

» December 31 Day: Sunday Service.

» December 31 Evening only: Free Service after 8 p.m.

» January 1: Sunday Service.

» January 2: Regular Service

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATES
  • University Reservoirs 2 and 3: The concrete foundation work for both reservoirs has been completed. The contractor is expected to return on-site during the first week in January. In the new year, the contractor will commence the assembly of the two reservoirs which are approximately 10 metres tall and 16 metres in diameter.
  • 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.
  • Sewer Rehabilitation: Trenchless-style repairs are happening for storm and drainage pipes. There will be traffic and parking disturbances during this work, with signage and traffic flaggers in place.

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'TIS THE SEASON TO SLEIGH HOLIDAY WASTE

During the holiday season, the amount of waste generated increases by approximately 25 percent! You can help reduce the environmental impact of the season by giving wasteless gifts.
The gift of an “experience” can often be more meaningful than receiving more “stuff.”

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Visit Brennan Park over the holidays!

December 24, 12-2:30 p.m.

Come and meet up with friends for our Red and Green Social Skate! Socialize while skating in this fun environment. Skate patrol are on the ice to supervise and support skaters. No strollers on the ice during this time.

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 FAM JAM DJ Dance Party coming next year!

January 6, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
January 6, 2-3:30 p.m.
January 20, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Join Village Vibe Collective an interactive family DJ Dance Party! Connect with your family and community while you experience the joy of music and movement. Drop in for same-day registration if space permits.

 View schedules and book your spot! 

BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE
OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • BPRC Holiday Hours:
    December 24: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    December 25: Closed
    December 26: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    December 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    January 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • The 55 Activity Centre:
    December 23 to January 8: Closed
    Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday, January 9.

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