TANTALUS FIRE HALL REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN THIS FALL |
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The District of Squamish is moving forward with construction of a new Tantalus Fire Hall (Fire Hall No. 2). The new Fire Hall will be built at its existing site following the completion of the Valleycliffe Fire Hall (Fire Hall No. 1), which is anticipated to be completed in July.
While construction is underway, a temporary fire hall will be installed on Tantalus Road at Newport Ridge Drive to allow for continued fire protection within the vicinity during construction of the new building.
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FREE TRANSIT FOR SQUAMISH THROUGH LABOUR DAY |
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Transit service will resume in Squamish and Sea-to-Sky communities this Wednesday, June 22!
The District of Squamish is pleased to offer the following fare reductions to encourage riders back to transit and recognize the hardship caused by the strike:
- Free transit from June 22 through to September 5
- 50% off student/senior and adult monthly passes for the months of September, October, November and December
- 50% off transit fares paid on the bus from September through December (single rides will be $1 rather than $2; day tickets will be $2 rather than $4)
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PUBLIC HEARING - HAVE YOUR SAY |
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A Public Hearing is being held on Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
What's proposed: Rezoning to permit development of townhomes at 1039 Finch Drive.
Proposed amendments: To rezone the subject property from Rural Residential 1 (RL-1) to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 102 (CD-102) to allow for the development of 25 townhomes.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information that has been or may be considered by Council is available online (learn more below) or at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, through June 21. Please contact the Planning Department on 604.815.5002 for any questions. All submissions will form part of the public record. Council will not consider submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing.
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2022 PROPERTY TAX AND UTILITY NOTICES DUE JULY 4 |
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You should have received your Property Tax and Utility notices in the mail by now. Please note, property owners are responsible for payment of the 2022 property taxes and utilities regardless of whether or not a notice is received.
If you have not received your notice, please contact Financial Services for assistance. New owners should ensure taxes and utilities are paid on their property. If there is any doubt, please call Financial Services at 604.815.5035.
Methods of Payment
- Online or telephone banking services provided by banks and credit unions.
- Mail or deliver cheque to Municipal Hall early enough to be received before the deadline. No post-dated cheques please.
- Deposit a cheque in the dropbox at Municipal Hall. Do not put cash in the drop box.
- In-person at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
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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.
To turn on Live Caption:
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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH |
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Landfill Lateral Expansion
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 Let's Talk Squamish to have your say, or ask us about this project!
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Community Amenity Contribution Policy Review
The District of Squamish is reviewing and updating the Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) policy. The policy was last reviewed in 2018. As market conditions change, it is important to review the policy. These changes will guide how the District collects CACs from new developments going forward. CACs are cash or in-kind contributions that developers provide to help address community needs that result from population growth.
Discussion board and survey open through June 30.
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Weather Protected Spaces
The District of Squamish is planning to build 12 weather protected spaces across our community to provide protection from sun, rain, and snow and serve as gathering spaces in our neighbourhoods. We are looking for ideas from each neighbourhood to help make each space functional and welcoming for residents and users in the area.
We are hosting in-person information pop-ups at each of the locations from June 20 - 27. We hope you will join us to chat with District staff and discuss ideas for the weather protected space near you.
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ZERO WASTE TIP OF THE WEEK |
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Did you know that food-soiled paper, including napkins and pizza boxes, can be composted? You can also use newspaper to layer in your compost bin to help keep the smell down!
More composting tips to help reduce conflicts with wildlife this season:
- If possible, keep meat, fish and bones in your freezer or fridge until collection day.
- Cover and layer food scraps with yard waste in your organics tote whenever possible.
- Allow grass clippings and leaves to dry before placing them in the tote.
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Sometimes maggots (fly larva) grow in organic material. To reduce this problem make sure your kitchen catcher and organics totes are tightly closed so that flies cannot lay eggs in your organic material. If you do see maggots in your tote, they can sometimes be killed by putting salt, vinegar, or lime directly on them.
- Rinse your kitchen catcher and tote regularly. You can use a mild detergent or vinegar/water solution for this purpose.
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If your tote is damaged and/or is not locking, email GFL Environmental for repair.
And remember: organics totes are fitted with a wildlife-resistant locking system. In order to be effective, both locks must be locked at all times except the morning of collection day (as per the Wildlife Attractant Bylaw) and never the night before! If possible, keep your tote in a shed or garage.
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OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT |
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LATEST NEWS FROM THE BUILDERS' CORNER |
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High Performance Building Workshops
The City of Abbotsford is hosting a series of in-person high-performance building workshops focused on building envelope practices, applicable to both retrofits and new construction. Sign-up for all four sessions or choose individual dates. Presented by Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design Build in partnership with the Canadian Homebuilders Association of BC Fraser Valley, FortisBC, and the HPSC.
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Please have your building permit number ready
Due to recent technology improvements and increased volume of permit applications, the District of Squamish Building Department is necessitating some changes to procedures when booking inspections or making submissions related to building permits.
Please follow the link below to view the changes.
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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES |
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Active Transportation Improvements
Active transportation improvements to the roundabout at The Boulevard and Highlands Way South, including a new multi-use path, will take place from June to August.
Timeframe: June 13 to August
Impacts: Expect traffic delays.
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Sanitary Sewer Flushing, Video Inspection and Vapour Testing
CCTV inspection and vapour testing in the Industrial Park, Loggers Lane, Hospital Hill and Valleycliffe areas is scheduled to begin next week and continue through the end of June.
Timeframe: through end of June.
No Impacts to traffic.
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Wilson Crescent Storm Sewer Upgrade
CCTV inspection and vapour testing in the Industrial Park, Loggers Lane, Hospital Hill and Valleycliffe areas is scheduled to begin next week and continue through the end of June.
Timeframe: June through August
Impacts: Expect traffic delays. Watch for and follow the direction of traffic control personnel.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Amendments to Procedure Bylaw
District of Squamish Council will consider adopting “District of Squamish Procedure Bylaw No. 2099, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 2862” at the July 5 Regular Business Meeting. The bylaw amendment includes several amendments and is available for viewing at Municipal Hall, located at 37955 Second Avenue, or online by following the link below.
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Notice of Annual General Meetings
District of Squamish: The District of Squamish will be holding an Annual General Meeting for receipt of the 2021 financial statements and Annual Report during the Special Council Meeting to be held on June 21 in Council Chambers, at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.
Squamish Sustainability Corporation: The shareholder of the Squamish Sustainability Corporation will be holding an Annual General Meeting for receipt of the 2021 financial statements and Annual Report during the Special Council Meeting to be held on June 21 in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue.
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Downtown maintenance notice
Cleveland Avenue Traffic Island Maintenance is taking place next week. Please watch for traffic control and crews.
Street sweeping will take place on Friday, June 24 beginning at 4 a.m. We suggest that if you are a light sleeper, please plan accordingly.
Downtown Sidewalk Maintenance: Work will take place throughout the Downtown core on Thursday, June 23 beginning at 6 a.m.
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Notice of Event and Noise Permits
A Work Permit and Noise Permit have been approved for filming at the Railway Museum of British Columbia at 39645 Government Road on June 27-29. Local businesses and residents have been notified and impacts will be minimal. No special effects will be used.
A Work Permit has been approved for filming on Paradise Valley Road for one day between June 27-29. Local businesses and residents have been notified. Please expect 2-minute delays and obey all signage during filming.
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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. |
June 20 - July 27, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1 - 3 p.m.
Trade in your ice skates for roller or inline skates and keep up your skating practice on our smooth dry floor surface! Please note: This is an unsupervised program. Children under 19y must be directly supervised by a responsible adult. Helmets required.
July 18 - July 22, Monday to Friday
National Lifeguard is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program. Teamwork, leadership, communication and prevention are emphasized in this program that teaches you how to become a certified lifeguard. This 44-hour course is required in order to work as a lifeguard at swimming pools in BC.
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Drag Queen Story Hour celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and to embrace exploration of self. This fun all-ages event encourages acceptance of differences and helps to prevent bullying while providing an enjoyable literary experience. Please register to reserve your place in the reading circle.
June 22, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (in-person)
Join a Ta Síiy̓uxwa tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh (The Elders of the Squamish People) for a morning of storytelling followed by a group discussion.
Beginning June 29
This summer, there will be lots of fun for kids at the library. Check our schedule to see what’s happening each day. The Summer Reading Club coordinator will be in the children’s area all day Tuesday to Saturday to update your reading record and to help you find lots of great books to read.
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