The 2025-2029 Five-year Financial Plan was adopted by District of Squamish Council on Tuesday, December 17. Thank you to everyone who provided their input during the 2025 Budget process. All comments, emails, questions and conversations at various in-person events were presented to Council at the Special Business Meeting on November 26 for consideration. You can explore the 2025 budget, view the What We Heard report, and find answers to questions that residents asked at Let's Talk Squamish. | | PARKING MANAGEMENT SURVEY | Public input is being requested as the District develops plans to manage Downtown parking and tourism-based parking areas more effectively. Input from residents is essential to inform the development of the District’s draft Parking Management Plan to ensure it will meet the needs of our community. Your voice and insights matter, and we invite community members to share your experiences with parking through our community survey – available in multiple languages – to help us understand the various parking needs and challenges. The survey deadline is January 15, 2025. | | WINNERS SELECTED FOR THE DISTRICT’S MULTIPLEX DESIGN COMPETITION | The District of Squamish is pleased to announce the winners of its Multiplex Design Competition! The competition was launched on September 5, 2024, to help increase the supply of small-scale housing options in Squamish as part of the Squamish Housing Action Plan, funded by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund. Residents who wish to build the winning designs on their property will be able to purchase the neighbourhood-tailored plans directly from the architects and design firms. View the winning designs here! | | All 2025 Business Licenses Renewal Notices have been mailed and must be renewed before December 31, 2024. Please note that Municipal Hall will be closed from December 23 to December 27. Payment options include: Online! Visit squamish.ca/payonline and use your Account Number and Access Code found on your renewal notice. If you do not have your Account Number or Access Code, email businesslicence@squamish.ca. Please allow 24-48 hours to receive the information. In-person at Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) or the Building Department in Municipal Hall, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Debit, or cheque. Please be advised that the District of Squamish no longer accepts credit card payments over the phone. We strongly recommend renewing your licence online at squamish.ca/online-services. | An account number is required in order to renew your licence. Account numbers are listed on your renewal notice. If you do not have your account number, please contact Community Bylaw Services at bylaw@squamish.ca. Residents can renew their dog licences for a discounted fee before January 31. The January 31 discount date is set by bylaw and is the same date each year. Dog licences may also be renewed in-person at Municipal Hall and the RCMP Detachment Front Counter (1000 Finch Drive) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. | | UTILITY AND PROPERTY TAXES | With a MyCity login, you can access your Property Taxes, Utilities, and Business Licence accounts. If you already have a Squamish Recreation Services program registration account, you can use the same login. Your folio number and access code required for registration can be found on your 2024 Property Tax Notice or Reminder Statement. Log in to MyCity to: - View account information.
- Sign up to receive invoices and notices by email.
- View status of applications and milestones (including inspections in progress and pre-occupancy checklist detail).
To access MyCity visit login.my.squamish.ca | Property owners are responsible for payment of utilities regardless of whether or not a notice is received. New owners should ensure utilities are paid on their property. If there is any doubt, please contact us. Financial Services:
utilitybill@squamish.ca or 604-815-5010
propertytaxes@squamish.ca or 604-815-5035 | | CURBSIDE COLLECTION HOLIDAY SCHEDULE | Curbside Collection Holiday Schedule Change Squamish residents who receive regular collection days on Christmas Day, December 25 (recycling and organics) and New Year's Day, January 1 (garbage) will receive rescheduled pickup on Saturday, December 28 (recycling and organics) and Saturday, January 4 (garbage). Sign up for Collection Schedule and Electronic Reminders at squamish.ca/remindme. | | NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS PERMITS | Permit applications for New Year’s Eve fireworks will open on Thursday, December 26. The permit is free and can be applied for online in just a few minutes. Any person applying for a fireworks permit must be at least 19 years of age. Fireworks will only be permitted for use on private property with the owner’s signed consent. Permits are only valid between 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Permit applications close on December 30. A map of the number of permits in each neighbourhood will be published on December 31. | | TOTE EXCHANGE AND SELECTION INFORMATION | Tote exchange and change requests deadlines below; - The deadline to add a new organic collection container for 2025, is January 31, 2025.
- The deadline to increase the size of your recycling tote from a Medium to a Large, for 2025, is January 31, 2025.
- The deadline to change the size of your garbage tote for 2026, is October 31, 2025.
- The form must be completed once for each dwelling unit that receives service. If there are two suites in a house, the property owner must submit the form two times.
Change requests cannot be accepted by telephone. Only property owners, including landlords, can request a change. Your 2025 Utilities bill will reflect your new solid waste fee (based on the tote size change) and the $50 change fee. | NOTICE OF TRAFFIC AND NOISE IMPACTS | LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION Construction at the landfill transfer station is underway. Impacts include limited access to the transfer station and bins, with one car allowed at a time. Special items not accepted include tires (accepted for free at OK Tire and Kal Tire), large appliances (accepted at ASM Squamish) and small electronics and appliances (accepted at GFL depot on Queensway). Disposal of Invasive Species will not be accepted during this period. Normal operating hours will remain in effect, but we kindly ask the public to limit waste drop-offs during this time. The Landfill will be closed on December 25 and January 1. | BC TRANSIT HOLIDAY SERVICE | Please note BC Transit will be running the following modified hours over the holiday period: - December 25 & 26: Sunday Service.
- December 31: Extended Regular Service. Free after 8 p.m.
- January 1: Sunday Service
Learn more | | Brennan Park Recreation Centre will be closed on December 25. Please note the changes to regular hours of operation during the holiday season at this link, from December 24 to January 1. Ugly Sweater Skate: Get into the holiday spirit with our Ugly Sweater Skate on Saturday, December 21, from 12 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Gather your friends, put on your most festive sweater, and join us for an afternoon of skating, laughter, and fun! Red & Green Public Skate: Grab a friend and wear your best red and green holiday outfit. Join us on Tuesday, December 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a festival skating event, a perfect opportunity to socialize and have fun on the ice. Holiday Camps: Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the holiday break? Our holiday camps are the perfect solution! Featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, games, and sports, these camps are packed with fun for all ages. |
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