October 31, 2025

The District of Squamish and CUPE Local 2269 have ratified the tentative Collective Agreement that bargaining teams on both sides agreed to on Tuesday. This effectively ended the labour dispute and the associated Union job action and District lockout. The District welcomed its unionized employees back to work on Thursday, October 30.

 

10-Year Financial Plan Available Online for Public Review

Browse what's included in this long-term plan that conveys how the District will manage future growth, continue to upgrade facilities and infrastructure, and create complete neighbourhoods to meet community needs, all while ensuring that tax increases to residents and businesses are manageable. 

View the online budget tool and share your feedback:  LetsTalkSquamish.ca/budget-2026

Special Business Meeting
Tuesday, November 4 at 1 p.m.

Regular Business Meeting
Tuesday, November 4 at 6 p.m.

View Council Meeting Information

Fireworks Ban Bylaw 
Now in Effect

The District of Squamish, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), Sea to Sky School District and Sea to Sky RCMP are working together to ensure a safe, responsible and fun Halloween weekend in Squamish. Public safety remains top priority, and residents can expect to see a strong presence of community safety teams across Squamish neighbourhoods.

Read the joint release here.

 

Bi-Weekly Organics Collection Now in Effect

Weekly organics collection has ended, with garbage collection only starting next week (November 3). Bi-weekly organics collection resumes November 10.

Please ensure garbage, recycling, and organics/yard waste totes are accessible to the collector between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the specific collection days.

For more information on collection schedules, please visit: squamish.ca/organics.


Seeking Advisory Design Panel Members at Large
Deadline Extension

Applications are being accepted from those interested in volunteering on the District of Squamish Advisory Panel. The Panel reviews and provides advice regarding development permit applications and any other matter referred for review by Council.

The Panel comprises twelve members including professionals nominated by their institutes or associations. The District is currently seeking Squamish residents with an interest in local development and design to fill a member at large vacancy.

The Advisory Design Panel Bylaw, meeting agendas, minutes and committee application form can be found at squamish.ca/board-and-panel-meetings. Applicants should complete an application form and submit with their resume.

By Mail:
Corporate Office, District of Squamish, 37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3

By Email:
corporateofficer@squamish.ca

Deadline Extension:
4:30 p.m. on November 21, 2025

If you have any questions, please call the Legislative Services department on 604-892-5217

Infrastructure Upgrades

  • Sanitary lift station rehabilitation on Pia Road continues.
  • Construction of a new chlorine injection chamber near Powerhouse Springs is underway.
  • Xwu’nekw Park Sea Dike upgrades continue.
  • The Garibaldi Cemetery expansion upgrades are ongoing.
  • Installation of a new transit shelter on Discovery Way is underway.
  • EV Charging Stations installation work at Brennan Park continues.
  • Loggers East Storm Sewer project continues.

Victoria Street Active Transportation Upgrades

  • Paving work is now focused between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. Please be aware there will be road closures and traffic impacts as work continues.

squamish.ca/building-our-future

 

Curbside Battery Recycling Week: November 3-7

Take advantage of this earth-friendly program to recycle your batteries responsibly and help keep harmful chemicals out of the landfill.

To prepare your batteries for collection follow these simple steps:

  • Place acceptable batteries into clear, sealable plastic bags.
  • On your regular collection day, place the sealed battery bags on top of your recycling tote.
  • NEW! Cell phones, tablets, laptops, and video games will also be collected – please put e-waste items in a separate bag next to your batteries.

Battery collection will take place on your regular garbage and organics collection day that week. To learn more, please visit squamish.ca/battery-recycling

 

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A Brief Update from Brennan Park Recreation Centre

The Recreation and Facilities teams are working to reopen and welcome the community back to the aquatic centre and ice arena as quickly as possible. Work to refill the pool began yesterday, and steps to rebuild the ice are underway with technical work to re-instate the ammonia plant taking place over the weekend.

In the meantime, programs are being regularly re-instated at Brennan Park, The 55, and Westwinds, and we are so happy to welcome everyone back.

We anticipate being able to provide reopening timelines early next week, as well as an update on the next season of recreation programming. We recognize the community frustration that has resulted from another pause in recreation services, and we are working hard to return to normal. Thank you for your patience for a little while longer.


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