PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 |
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Our Public Works Open House is this Wednesday, June 1 between 5 and 7:30 p.m.! Bring the kids and join members of Council and staff at the Public Works Yard to celebrate and learn about all things public works in Squamish!
- Kids (and kids at heart) can check out the equipment, sit in an excavator, and learn about how the water and sewer system works in Squamish through an interactive display.
- Enter to win one of four beautiful District hanging baskets created during the event.
- Staff will lead guided tours of the public works yard throughout the evening.
Join us to learn more about the public works facility replacement plan and how it will be funded, and the critical role Public Works plays in our community. Light refreshments will be provided.
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LANDFILL LATERAL EXPANSION POP-UPS |
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Did you know that the Squamish Landfill is on track to reach capacity within the next six years? The District of Squamish is pursuing a lateral expansion to the existing landfill to ensure there is local capacity for waste management. This requires an amendment to the Squamish Lillooet Regional District’s Solid Waste & Resource Management Plan to include explicit approval of the lateral expansion of the Squamish Landfill, as well as waste export out of the region (as the backup option).
Visit us at one of the following locations to learn more and have your questions answered by our team.
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May 31, 3 - 5 p.m.: The Nester's Depot, 8010 Nesters Road Whistler.
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June 1, 5 - 7:30 p.m.: Public Works Yard, 39909 Government Road, Squamish.
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June 3, 2 - 5 p.m.: Squamish Landfill, 100 Landfill Road, Squamish.
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June 5, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Britannia Beach Playground, Corner of Britannia Way and Upper Crescent.
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June 8, 6 - 8 p.m.: Online Open House, details coming soon.
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June 9, 6 - 8 p.m.: Oliver's Landing, Beach Drive, Furry Creek.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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There are no scheduled meetings next week.
Council meetings will resume June 7.
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Did you know? All Council Meeting videos are available with closed captioning. Closed captioning is available through Chrome browsers as a built-in feature that allows users to turn on Live Caption for media within the Chrome environment. Live Caption is only available in English and only in Chrome.
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VIRTUAL DROP-IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR: THURSDAY, JUNE 16 |
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Mayor Karen Elliott and Acting Mayor Eric Andersen invite you to the next virtual Mayor’s Drop-in on Thursday, June 16 from 12 to 1 p.m. Whether you are new to the community or have called Squamish home for years, these informal sessions are an opportunity to ask questions, meet like-minded residents, learn about community projects and initiatives, or simply say hello.
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON PERTH DRIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS |
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Perth Drive Active Transportation Improvements
We want to hear from the community about an alternative approach to active transportation infrastructure on Perth Drive. A grant application to fund active transportation improvements along Perth Drive was declined in September of 2021. The District continues to seek funding for this project. Until funding is in place, for the short-to-medium term, the District can either remove the existing bike lane to add a sidewalk or leave the existing bike lane in place. In both cases, the full build would be completed once funding is available.
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VIEW OUR PUBLIC WORKS VIDEO TOUR |
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Interested to check out the Public Works Facility? Join the District's Chief Building Inspector Colin McCarthy as he takes a tour around the facility with Technical Operations Manager Ben Kineshanko. Colin will show you an inside view of the building and operations as he checks out the facility and shares his findings with the community.
Want to see it for yourself? Everyone is invited to our Public Works Open House on Wednesday, June 1 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for tours, interactive displays, meet and greets, and an opportunity to win some great prizes!
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WILDLIFE ALERT IN GARIBALDI ESTATES AND LOGGERS EAST |
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A Wildlife Alert was issued this week for the Garibaldi Estates and Loggers East Area. The District is urging all residents of Squamish to take extra steps this season to prevent bears from becoming garbage-conditioned and human habituated. It is the responsibility of each resident to ensure there is no access to non-natural food.
Let’s all do our part to give these bears their best chance of survival.
How you can help:
· Store totes in a garage or shed when/where possible;
· If your totes are stored outdoors, anchor them to prevent them from tipping;
· Reduce odours by freezing food scraps and store them in your freezer until collection day;
· Keep totes locked and secured until the morning of collection;
· Place totes curbside only on the morning of collection and never the night before;
· Rinse all recycling.
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OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT |
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Temporary Use Permit applications
20, 38936 Queens Way: The District of Squamish is considering the renewal of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application for office use. The property is zoned I-4 (Used Goods Industrial). The proposed office use is not permitted in the I-4 Zone. If approved, the TUP would allow the office use for a period of up to 3 years.
1701 Centennial Way: The District of Squamish is considering the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit. The property is zoned Comprehensive Development Zone 90 (CD-90). The TUP would allow for a Presentation and Sales Centre on the northern (1701 Centennial Way) portion of the property shown on the Location Map below. If approved, the TUP renewal would allow the sales centre use for a period of up to three years.
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Seeking Board of Variance member
The District of Squamish is looking for one new member to fill the remainder of a three-year term ending May 31, 2024, on the Board of Variance and encourages interested members of the public to submit an application and resume.
Boards of Variance in B.C. sit to consider applications from property owners requesting variances to zoning and land use bylaws. The Squamish Board of Variance meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., as necessary, if an application is received.
Applications should be received no later than
4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10.
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The Re-Use-It Fair is back on June 11 at Brennan Park
This event is an opportunity to bring your unwanted usable items or take away used treasures from someone else, for free. Come and take whatever treasures you find for FREE. You don’t have to bring something to the Re-Use-It Fair to participate.
What's accepted?
- Small appliances in good working order or in need of minor repair.
- Large appliances in good working order.
- Gently used toys, books, clothing, baby supplies, DVD, CDs.
- Furniture, household items, garden tools, and sports equipment in reasonable condition.
What's not accepted?
- TVs, computers, printers, VCRs (recycle these at the Bottle Depot).
- Broken, unsafe toys, damaged strollers, out-of-date children's car seats.
- Mattresses (recycle these at the landfill).
- Items broken or damaged beyond repair.
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Cat Lake closure notice
The Cat Lake recreation sites and lake have been CLOSED indefinitely as of today, May 27, by the Conservation Officer Service and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. due to the presence of an aggressive bear. This bear is actively seeking food from campers and entering tents to acquire it. Please avoid the area at all times. We will update the community again via our social media channels when new information is available.
To find alternate camping locations, please visit squamish.ca/camping. The District reminds people to please use bear-aware camping practices. Always secure your food and garbage, NEVER keep food in your tent.
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RECYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK |
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Clothing and textiles cannot be recycled in your curbside tote! Cloth can get caught in machinery, causing a safety hazard for workers, and damaging the clothing.
The best way to dispose of clothing is to donate it to a local second-hand store or use the clothing donation bin at the Squamish Landfill. If items can’t be donated, consider using them as cleaning rags. If there is no need for that, they should be put in your garbage.
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Latest additions to the Development Showcase:
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Masks in public indoor settings are a personal choice. Please respect the individual decisions of others. |
July 4 - Sept 2, 9 - 11 a.m.
This program offers both outdoor and indoor play with a focus on fundamental movement skills, physical activity, and socialization while learning through recreation and exploration in a safe and corporative environment.
July - August, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Squamish Recreation Services offers a variety of leadership courses to support youth of all ages. Learn important life skills, build confidence, and earn certifications that will add value to your resume - all while making new connections and having fun!
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June 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (in-person)
Come to the library for this free workshop on zine-making. A zine (/ziːn/ ZEEN; short for magazine or fanzine) is a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine. All supplies are provided.
June 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (in-person)
Join local Author Amber Cowie for an author talk and reading from her brand-new book, Last One Alive, a psychological thriller about a team of researchers exploring the myth of a witch who finds their numbers mysteriously dwindling. Registration is encouraged.
June 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (in-person)
Join Squamish Search and Rescue to learn about the work they do and how you can be safe on all of your wilderness adventures this summer!
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