Inside eNews: Community Update

November 21, 2025

Special Business Meeting
Tuesday, November 25, at 9 a.m.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, November 25, at 1 p.m.

Special Business Meeting
Tuesday, November 25, at 3:15 p.m.

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10-Year Financial Plan Available Online for Public Review

Given the many competing priorities for the municipal budget, we invite you to explore what is proposed and provide your input. This will assist Council as upcoming financial decisions are made.

Budget discussions for the 2026-35 Financial Plan are as follows:

Nov 25 - Council will discuss Special Operating Projects and the Capital Plan.
Dec 2 – Council will review Utility Fees and Charges for Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Utilities.
Dec 9 – Council will review all aspects of the budget prior to the public info night.
Dec 10 – The public is invited to our annual Budget Information Night from 6-8 p.m. This year’s event will be held at the Howe Sound Inn, and will include a facilitated discussion with Council and the public.

Weigh in and tell us what you would prioritize, and what you would de-prioritize. Municipal budgets must be balanced and can’t run a deficit. Increases to one area of the budget must therefore be balanced with either new revenue streams, or decreased spending in another area.

Visit letstalksquamish.ca/budget-2026 to explore our online budget tool, find event dates and Council links, and ways to provide input.

Neighbourhood Commercial Nodes in Squamish

The District of Squamish is exploring small-scale neighbourhood commercial nodes to make our communities more walkable and connected. Join us for an Open House to learn what these neighbourhood nodes could look like and share how they best support your community.

When: November 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery, Community Room

Your input will help shape the next steps in planning more vibrant neighbourhoods in Squamish. Can't make it? Share your thoughts through an online survey on Let's Talk Squamish.

District Land Sale Entering Final Phase with Proceeds to Support Facilities Projects Underway

The District is near completion of a land sale agreement with two numbered companies held by Solterra Acquisitions Corp. (‘Solterra’) for a total of 8.5 acres of municipal-owned land in the Squamish Business Park. The sale is for 50 per cent of the 17-acre ‘Lot 38/39’ at 1221 and 1311 Pioneer Way, which the District has actively marketed for sale or lease over the past year. The sale is scheduled to close December 9.

The land sale proceeds total $13.27 million and are required to support the District’s 2025-29 Financial Plan. The proceeds will support various facility upgrades underway including the Public Works facility replacement project anticipated to be complete in summer 2026.

Read the full announcement here.

Repair Café

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!

When: Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The 55 Activity Centre

Please ensure that the clothes you bring are clean. Our sewing team is always in high demand, so we kindly ask that you limit yourself to three textile or clothing items. Please be reminded that you are expected to stay while your item is being repaired.

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.

When: Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Brennan Park Recreation Centre

Don’t have anything to bring? No problem! Come and see what treasures you can find.

Kids' Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap Guidelines can be found on our event page. All leftover items will be donated to local charities and Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.

Questions or are interested in volunteering? Email zerowaste@squamish.ca.

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.