Municipal Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving Day. Follow the link below to view holiday operating hours across District of Squamish facilities. View District Hours of Operation | | Voting in the 2026 Municipal Election has now commenced. There are no regularly scheduled Council meetings until the inaugural meeting on November 3, 2026.
View Council Meeting Information | 2026 Municipal Election Are you all set to vote? This month, Squamish voters will elect a Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees. Our website is filled with information about the candidates, and voting information.
Key dates include: - October 10, 15 – Advance voting days
- October 17 – General voting day and declaration of unofficial results
- October 21 – Declaration of official results
For more information visit squamish.ca/election. | Squamish Youth Council 2026-27 Applications Now Open Are you between the ages of 14 and 24 and passionate about making a difference in your community? The Squamish Youth Council is your chance to step up, be heard, and shape the future of Squamish! Whether it’s recommending new projects, deciding how to allocate funding for youth initiatives, or launching your own projects, you’ll have the power to create real change. Applications are open until → Thursday, October 23, 2026. Parents and caregivers, discuss with your youth! Apply here today. | | Let's Talk: Labour Force Development Plan The District of Squamish is creating a Labour Force Development Plan to help our community prepare for future jobs and workforce needs. The plan will help guide actions over the next decade to support a strong local economy and create opportunities for people who live and work in Squamish. This project is led by the District of Squamish, with support from Qatalyst Research Group and Synergy Foundation. Work on the plan began April 2026 and will continue to March 2027.
Learn more at LetsTalkSquamish. | | Let's Talk: Social Procurement, Squamish Businesses The District of Squamish's social procurement practice seeks to leverage procurement activities to achieve positive social outcomes such as environmental, social, and economic benefits, including: - Transitioning to a circular economy (aligned with the District’s 2023 Circular Economy Roadmap)
- Advancing economic reconciliation within the Memorandum of Understanding between Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and the District of Squamish
- Fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility (IDEA) in the community
Tell the District how your business advances environmental goals, Indigenous reconciliation, and inclusive practices at LetsTalkSquamish. | | Let's Talk: Perpetually Affordable Housing Squamish residents! Please share your
feedback applying for/living in Perpetually
Affordable Housing and help us improve our
policy. Survey closes October 23, 2026. Visit LetsTalkSquamish to learn more. | | Downtown Community Safety Update The District of Squamish has reversed its decision on the return of encampment residents to the site at Third Avenue and Main Street following a fire and propane tank ignitions behind Under One Roof on September 18. The fire raised significant fire safety concerns for the Under One Roof building, the critical community services it offers, and its 40 residents, 20 emergency shelter users, and 70 staff. As a result, the District is permanently closing the site to any future encampment. Read the full release here.
For updates and more information, visit squamish.ca/addressing-homelessness. | | The Great British Columbia ShakeOut Squamish, are you ready to "Shake Out"? Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. is the annual BC ShakeOut earthquake drill.
60 million people worldwide will participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. Here in Squamish, residents and visitors alike are encouraged to participate and practise how to: Please note part of the ShakeOut BC exercise will involve a test of the Squamish Alert emergency notification system that will send a TEST emergency message from the District of Squamish to subscribed residents. If you haven't already, register for Squamish Alert today and know you’ll have the up-to-date information you need during an emergency. | Repair Café is Back! A Repair Café event is designed for the community to meet and bring their broken possessions to be fixed by a group of local volunteers. It’s about repairing together, learning from each other, and promoting a more sustainable approach to our belongings. Plus, it’s free of charge! Need something fixed? This Repair Café will have fixers who can help with areas/items ranging from mending clothes, to ski and snowboard waxing.
Interested in attending? RSVP today! Interested in Volunteering? Contact zerowaste@squamish.ca | | Kids' Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap Join us for the Kids Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap. The perfect time to donate some clothes, purge those outgrown toys and add a few more books to the collection. Bagged clothes, toys, and books can be dropped off in advance at Brennan Park Recreation Centre on: - October 23 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Don’t have anything to bring? No problem! Come and see what treasures you can find.
Interested in attending? RSVP and read through event guidelines here. Questions or are interested in volunteering? Email zerowaste@squamish.ca | | Postponed: Overnight Closure of Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge Please be advised that the nighttime closures for the Paradise Valley Bridge Project, previously planned for October 13, 14 & 15, 2026, have been postponed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will share the rescheduled date(s) as soon as we receive confirmation from the contractor. Closure dates remain subject to change depending on construction progress, site conditions, and coordination requirements.
Please visit squamish.ca/paradise-valley-bridge for updates and project information. | | Infrastructure Upgrades - Wastewater System Upgrades continue in Dentville, on the Madill Forcemain. Construction work is paused.
| - Phased construction work on Squamish River Dike at Harris and Dryden Pump Stations and Central Lift Station continues through November.
squamish.ca/building-our-future | | We're Hiring: Program Leaders and Lifeguards – Multiple Positions! Looking for flexible work that makes a difference?
The District of Squamish is hiring Program Leaders and Lifeguards to join our Recreation & Culture team.
Whether you're looking for casual, part-time, or full-time work, you'll enjoy: - Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- A fun, supportive team
- Meaningful work serving your community
| | We're especially interested in hearing from applicants who are available during weekday daytime hours. These roles can be an excellent fit for parents, retirees, post-secondary students, or anyone returning to the workforce. Apply today: squamish.ca/careers | Recreation Programs & Events | Family Yoga with Hannah
Fridays, 4 - 5 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre Yoga and breathwork are intertwined with stories, games and songs to engage families together! Coming soon: Kids Yoga with Hannah every Sunday from 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Sportball Birthday Party
Multiple days and times available. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre Sportball offers high-energy, action-packed birthday parties for kids ranging in age from 2 -12 years! Kids enjoy a variety of sports and supervised games in a fun, structured and safe environment; festivities finish off with a traditional birthday celebration. Sportball leader included.
Ukulele Beginner - 55+
Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at The 55 Activity Centre The ukulele is an easy to learn musical instrument. It’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face and will bring joy and happiness to yourself and those around you. A progressive series of easy to digest lessons will have you strumming chords and playing songs from Day 1. Learn the basics of ukulele ownership, including care and maintenance of your instrument. squamish.ca/rec | Seeking Library Board Members The Municipal Library was established in 2003 pursuant to the provisions of the Library Act of British Columbia. The Library Board has the responsibility for oversight of the delivery of public library services in the District of Squamish. The Board consists of one member of Council and eight members of the public appointed by Council. Members of the Board will serve without remuneration. An information package and application forms are available at the Library and online. Applications should be received no later than 4:30 pm on October 21, 2026. Please direct to Victoria Rae at corporateofficer@squamish.ca or by mail: District of Squamish, 37955 Second Avenue, PO Box 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3 |
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| | The District of Squamish is located within the Squamish Nation Traditional Territory
Ha7lh en sḵwálwen Kwis tl’iḵnúmut tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | | | | |
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