July 14, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, July 18 at 2 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, July 18 at 6 p.m.

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ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TRANSPORTATION ROUTE SURVEY ENDS JULY 17

The District of Squamish is exploring options for an all ages and abilities (AAA) bike route from downtown to Brackendale, on the west side of the highway. An AAA bike route is designed to meet the needs of more cyclists than a standard bike lane and feels safe and comfortable for all users, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and new riders.

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SḴWX̱WÚ7MESH ÚXWUMIXW (SQUAMISH NATION) AND DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH ANNOUNCE NEW PROTOCOL AGREEMENT

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the District of Squamish have agreed to sign a new protocol agreement reflective of the principles, values, and traditions of the Squamish People.

The agreement lays the groundwork for the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that both the Nation and District will work together on. This important first step will help guide the relationship between our two governments going forward.

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RECYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK

Metal containers for shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, hair products, and sunscreen can be recycled and go into your blue recycling tote. Don’t throw them out. You can toss their lids in there too - just be sure that each can is completely empty before you put them in your blue recycling tote.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

2024 Permissive Tax Exemption applications

The District of Squamish is now accepting applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions. If your organization can demonstrate eligibility, you are welcome to apply for an exemption. The application and policy are now available online. The deadline to apply is August 25 for exemptions beginning for the 2024 taxation year. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at 604.892.5217.

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Reminder: Recycle BC adds new items to list of accepted material

As of January 1, Recycle BC added single-use products and packaging-like products to its residential recycling program. The change is the result of an amendment to the BC Recycling Regulation. Previously, only plastic, metal and glass packaging and paper products were included in the Recycle BC program. This change expands the accepted material list to include items that are used as packaging or a single use but were purchased as a product.

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Events and Impacts Notices:

  • The Grateful Shred is happening on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Squamish Skatepark on Buckley Avenue. Please expect possible higher traffic on Buckley Avenue and standard event noise in the area.   

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Highlands Way Uphill Bike Lane and Utility Upgrades

Work includes reducing traffic to two lanes, installing an uphill bike lane and watermain, and upgrading pedestrian facilities from Mamquam Road to The Boulevard.

Impacts: Please expect single-lane alternating traffic, construction noise and traffic queuing. A detour of downhill traffic to Skyline Drive may be necessary on some workdays.

Timeframe: through October.

Annual Road Line Painting

The annual road line painting is underway on Squamish roads. The painting will be focusing on the ‘short’ lines which include intersection stop bars, crosswalks, arrows, etc. Work is expected to take about a week and will be happening at night to minimize traffic disruption.
 

New and featured among the many District infrastructure improvements about town:

 

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

There are no latest additions to the Development Review this week. 

Requests for a public meeting must be made within the first 21 calendar days of a project’s launch in the Development Review. If a combination of 10 separate website-based, emailed or written requests are received by the District, then the applicant will be required to hold a Public Information Meeting regarding their proposed development.

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Public Swim theme of the week: Drowning Prevention! 

July 17 - 21, 12:15 - 2 p.m.

Come visit Brennan Park Recreation Centre during our Public Swim next week and participate in Swim to Survive! Participants will learn the important first step to being safe around water by building the necessary skills to survive an unexpected fall into water. Drop-in only. 

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Zumba Toning with Taeko

Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m.

Come down to The 55 Activity Centre to try Zumba, a vigorous exercise that will increase your heart rate and oxygen levels to positively impact your cardiovascular system. Enhance your sense of rhythm and coordination while toning target zones including arms, core, and lower body.

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Art Walk Studio Tour - Let us drive you!

July 29, 12 - 2 p.m.

Looking for an effortless way to explore local art studios? Hop aboard our complimentary shuttle and embark on a stress-free day out. The free shuttle will depart from Brennan Park at noon to visit the Artist Studio of the Squamish Arts Art Walk Studio Tour! Free of charge — Registration required.

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BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS: Summer Camps are popular and often fill up quickly. If you are on the waitlist and are offered a space in a program, you will be contacted by automated email. Customers have a maximum of 48 hours to accept or decline before it is automatically declined and offered to the next waitlisted person.

COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY

Summer Reading Club Event Series

Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m.

This July and August, we are hosting weekly Summer Reading Club events every Wednesday at the library. Events are designed for school children (ages 6 to 12). All events are free and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be registered for the Summer Reading Club to join these events. Please register for each event individually.

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Family Storytime at the Library

Various times

Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages. We read books, sing songs, dance, and much more.

Babies to pre-schoolers and their caregivers are welcome.

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Guided Bird Walk

August 5, 9 - 11 a.m.

Join the library on a guided bird walk in the estuary with local birder Tiffany Brunke! This event is free and all are welcome. Participants will be standing and walking on some gravel trails. If you have binoculars, bring them along! We’ll have a limited number of binoculars to borrow if needed.

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