VOTE IN THE 2022 SQUAMISH MUNICIPAL ELECTION | Be sure to vote in the District of Squamish municipal election! Squamish residents will vote for one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors. The General Voting Day and your final opportunity to have your voice heard in the 2022 Squamish Municipal Election is Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way. Learn more | | UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS | FOLLOW ALONG AND WEIGH IN ON THE 2022 BUDGET | Here's what we've done so far - and what's coming up! Scroll through Let’s Talk Squamish and the Budget 2023 Interactive Tool to learn about what is proposed in the upcoming plan. Upcoming Meetings: ➡️ November 15 - Tying It All Together ➡️ November 29 - Public Information Meeting Learn more | | SEA TO SKY FOUNDRY LAUNCHES NEW SERVICES FOR LOCAL YOUTH | Foundry Sea to Sky has announced the launch of new services and supports for Squamish youth aged 12-24 and their families. These programs enable access to help before their concerns have a severe impact on their health and well-being. Current services being offered at interim locations, include mental health and substance use support, Youth Night drop-in, Youth Collective and more. Learn more | | COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS | | | Community-wide Clothing Swap Do you have clothes you don't wear anymore that are in good condition? Or don't have anything to bring? No problem, come and see what treasures you can find. All types of clothing, accessories, and shoes are all welcome. Please make sure your clothes are washed and ready for a new home. You can drop off clothes (bagged) in advance at Brennan Park on October 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. or at the event when you arrive. Learn more | | | | Free Webinar: EV Charging For Sea to Sky Apartments and Condos The District of Squamish together with the Resort Municipality of Whistler will be holding a free webinar on Wednesday, October 26 all about the process of installing EV charging stations in residential buildings with multiple owners including information on the latest charging technology, how to approach and engage your strata council and property managers, and how to save money and take advantage of rebates. Learn more | | | Community Enhancement Grants are now open Community Enhancement Grants support vulnerable citizens, youth, reconciliation, equity and diversity, social, mental health and physical well-being, environmental stewardship, recreation programming and connectedness in our community. This grant is specifically geared towards projects that seek to enhance the community of Squamish through programming that aligns with the overarching goals of the District of Squamish’s Official Community Plan. Funds will be awarded to non-profit or charitable organizations that propose to enhance the lives of local citizens. Applications are open until November 14. Learn more | Arts and Culture Grant is now open Squamish Arts is now taking applications for the 2023 Arts and Culture Grant until November 14, 2022. Funding is available to groups, organizations, or individuals with arts and culture projects comparable to the goals and mandate of Squamish Arts. Squamish Arts will provide funds to pay specific expenses for approved projects that seek to enhance arts and culture activities in Squamish. Learn more | | Free transit for the Squamish Municipal General Election Day BC Transit and the District of Squamish are offering free transit (including handyDART) on Saturday, October 15, for the local municipal election to help residents get to the polls and cast their ballots. Take advantage of free transit and help lower carbon emissions! Learn more | Community Chipper Day The next Community Chipper Day is Sunday, October 16 for Hospital Hill residents who live on: - Clarke Drive
- Hospital Place
- View Place
- Vista Crescent
- Northbridge Drive
- Smoke Bluff Road
- Panorama Place
- Pennylane Place
- Oceanview Lane and
- Harbour View Place
Chipping operations will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Branch piles/materials should be placed curbside the night before or before 8 a.m. the day of. Learn more | | Infrastructure Upgrades and Impacts: | Mamquam Road Sewer Upgrades The Mamquam Road sewer upgrade project is underway and will continue through December. Impacts: Mamquam Road will remain open to traffic to Highway 99, however it is possible that the westbound lane (access off Highway 99 toward Government Road) may be closed if more construction space is needed. Construction noise will be limited to hours permitted under the Noise Bylaw. | Read Crescent Watermain Watermain replacement and sanitary sewer upgrades will take place along Read Crescent and Read Place. Read Crescent will be fully repaved spring 2023. Impacts: Expect single lane alternating traffic and delays. Timeframe: Through November. | Pioneer Way/Queens Way intersection upgrades Improvements to the east side of the Pioneer Way/ Queens Way intersection are currently underway. Improvements include paving, curb and sidewalk, multi-use pathway and lighting. Impacts: Expect single-lane traffic on Queens Way. Timeframe: Through early November. | | Yin/Yang Yoga 55+ Fridays, October 21 - December 2 Yin/Yang yoga is a practice that balances the slow-paced Yin yoga (lengthening the connective tissue) with the Yang yoga (Hatha) a more active practice working on the (Yang) muscles and blood flow, building strength, stamina and flexibility. Book now | Aquafit - Tabata - Deep Water Mondays, starting October 17, 12:15 - 1 p.m. Tabata is a form of interval training consisting of 20 seconds of high intensity, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Using this format in deep water with simple but intense exercises, this class will blast away the calories and increase endurance and strength. Book now | Call for Volunteer Bus Drivers On now Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to your community? We're looking for volunteer bus drivers for our monthly seniors bus trips! Our bus drivers are invited to join the adventure and have a meal on us! A minimum commitment of one bus trip monthly and a Class 4 licence is required. Inquire now | | Early Literacy Workshop & Book Launch October 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Come join author Yvonne SoBeach B.Ed, M.Ed, to learn how to teach your kids to read with her own fun and easy-to-read publications. SoBeach's first series of children’s books are based on a few foundational reading rules to help guide parents in helping their kids unlock the magic of reading! Participants can enter a draw to win a copy of her new book series! Learn more | Friends of the Libary meeting October 20, 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library meet on the third Thursday of each month in the Library Community Room. The primary purpose of the “Friends” is to contribute to the pleasant, welcoming atmosphere at the library and to encourage more people to enjoy what the library offers, thus making our Library a real “community” place. Learn more | Legal Advocacy Drop-In October 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Legal Advocacy Program offers free advocacy support and assistance to financially restricted individuals and families in Squamish including public education, information, guidance, and support during mediations in areas such as human rights disputes, tenancy disputes, and formal appeals for Income Assistance Benefits and referral services. The program offers community service providers and a Legal Advocate at the library once a month. Drop-in conversations or appointments are welcome. Learn more | | | | | |
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