Inside eNews: Community Update

May 17, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Special Business Meeting 12:30 p.m.

Regular Business Meeting 6 p.m.

Public Hearing Notice

Bylaw Readings for Zoning Amendments - Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.

Public Hearing: OCP and Rezoning Application - Cheekeye River Development Lands - Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

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HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday, May 20

Please note Municipal Hall is closed Victoria Day - Monday, May 20.

See the rest of the District Holiday hours below.

CAMPFIRE BAN IN EFFECT AHEAD OF MAY LONG WEEKEND

A municipal campfire ban is in effect as of Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12 p.m. due to ongoing dry weather and current wildfires causing a drain on provincial wildfire resources.

The fire ban includes all open fires, campfires, and solid fuel cooking appliances such as: charcoal briquettes, wood pellets, wood burning saunas and hot tubs.
Existing campfire permits are suspended until further notice.

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CURBSIDE BATTERY COLLECTION

Battery recycling just got easier in Squamish with a NEW year-round drop-off program and semi-annual curbside battery collection!

The District of Squamish is working with Call2Recycle and GFL to offer these two convenient programs for battery recycling:

Batteries will be collected conveniently at curbside on two occasions this year:

• Week of June 3 - 10

• Week of November 4 - 11

Learn how to prepare your batteries for collection and more:

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STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT

Stage 1 Outdoor Water Use restrictions allow for lawn watering two days per week between 4 and 10 a.m., and 7 and 10 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday for odd-numbered addresses, and Wednesday and Saturday for even-numbered addresses.

In Stage 1, a permit is required to water new sod/seeded lawns. Once Stage 2 is in effect permits will no longer be issued. Call Public Works at 604.815.6868 to obtain a free Outdoor Water Use permit to support additional watering to establish new lawns.

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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH

Help us make glass recycling easier in Squamish!

The District is looking to launch a pilot program where glass collection stations are set-up throughout the neighbourhoods of Squamish.

The intent is that there will be two totes at multiple locations throughout town, where residents can drop-off glass only, with the purpose of making it more convenient for residents to recycle glass, as well as reduce the amount of glass in our curbside recycling.

Follow the link below and mark on the map where you think would be an effective location for a neighbourhood glass station(s).

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Are you a business or non-profit ready to be a trailblazer for a more sustainable future?

The District of Squamish has launched its new Circular Economy Trailblazer Program! This program delivers three in-person workshops designed to support environmentally conscious businesses and non-profit organizations to identify and implement circular economy practices in their business or organization.

Join us on this journey towards a circular economy and apply to the program now!

Apply here

Help us design your North Yards Neighbourhood Park!

The District of Squamish is developing a
neighbourhood park at the end of No Name Road.

We want to know how you currently use the space
and what you want to see in a new park.

Take the Survey

TRAFFIC DISRUPTION MAY 21-24

Traffic Disruption Notice:

Crews will be relocating a gas main on Thunderbird Ridge from May 21 to 24. Please anticipate the following during the construction hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:

Temporary water service, and possible water shut-offs for nearby buildings
Temporary street parking restrictions and/or closures
Construction vibration
Additional traffic and congestion due to construction activities and vehicles
Tree pruning may be required for the safety of workers and to protect trees from accidental damage

Work will be completed in phases to cover open trenches as quickly as possible. Flaggers will be on-site to assist with access to parking lots and driveways. Please slow down and use caution in the area.

NEW TEXTILE AND BOOK DONATION BINS IN SQUAMISH

Help reduce recycling contamination and advance the circular economy by visiting the Squamish Public Library and Brennan Park Recreation Centre to drop off your unwanted clothing items and books.

These new donation bins are made possible thanks to efforts of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. We remind all residents to please be respectful when using these bins and only drop-off accepted items (mentioned above). All donations are resold in exchange for funds that support the ability to facilitate their free mentoring programs for children and youth.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

NOTICE TO DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS:

Drone imagery is being captured in the Downtown area on Monday, May 20, starting at approximately 7 a.m. and ending at 10 a.m.

The imagery will be used to collect tree data for the Urban Tree Canopy Study in partnership with OurSquamish. There will be no facial recognition capability and no personal data will be collected. This work is being done in compliance with Transport Canada rules and regulations.