SHORT-TERM RENTALS UPDATE: 2022 BUSINESS LICENCES AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS |
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On January 11, Council endorsed a single 2022 call for Short-Term Rental (STR) Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for residents who wish to operate an STR at their non-principal residence (secondary suite or coach house). No additional changes to the District’s 2022 Short-term Rental Regulatory Program were made.
TUP Application submissions are now open through February 28.
For STR Temporary Use Permit and Business Licensing inquiries please contact the District’s Planning Department at planning@squamish.ca or on 604.815.5002.
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POTENTIAL SERVICE DISRUPTION IN PUBLIC TRANSIT FOLLOWING 72-HOUR STRIKE NOTICE |
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BC Transit is notifying its riders in the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Valley transit systems, that Unifor Local 114 union operating under Whistler Transit Ltd. and Diversified Transit has issued a 72-hour strike notice.
At this time BC Transit cannot be certain as to the timing and extent of potential job action and its impacts on transit services. However, job action has the potential to disrupt transit services and our customers’ ability to use the public transit services. However, handyDART service in Squamish, which is deemed an essential service, will operate with full-service hours on weekdays.
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RENEW YOUR DOG LICENCE BY PHONE |
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There's still time to qualify for the discounted rate! Call Animal Control on 604.815.6866 and renew your dog licence over the phone before January 31 to save. In-person payments can be made at Municipal Hall on Second Avenue.
All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed.
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INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR IMPACTS |
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The District of Squamish will be undertaking repairs to a broken watermain on Third Avenue near the bridge to Squamish Terminals.
Timeframe: Work is expected to begin January 24 and take two to three weeks to complete.
Impacts: Work will take place on the shoulder of the roadway so impacts to traffic flow are expected to be minimal, however parking will be impacted in some areas during construction.
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FIRESMART HOME IGNITION ZONE ASSESSMENTS |
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Spaces are still available to interested residents of Garibaldi Highlands, Valleycliffe and District of Squamish residents of Paradise Valley for a free Firesmart Home Assessments.
These neighbourhoods have an increased risk of wildfire and the District's home assessments are an opportunity to receive in-person recommendations from a Local Firesmart Representative on how to help reduce your home/property wildfire risk.
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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH
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Launch the Squamish Public Spaces Survey and let us know how you use Squamish's public spaces and how you think they can be improved to benefit your community. |
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Launch the Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey and let us know what training or education you need to support your service in home energy retrofits. |
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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North Crumpit Community Survey
Diamond Head Land Company Ltd. is in the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for the area in Squamish referred to as North Crumpit.
As part of the application, the North Crumpit Project Team is hosting a second community survey to help inform the development of future land-use options at North Crumpit.
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Building Inclusive Communities event series
Join a discussion to talk about multiculturalism, diversity and equity, immigration, and building a sense of belonging in our multicultural communities in the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast. Canadians from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds in the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast are invited to participate in these important discussions.
When: January 24, 25, 31 and February 1
Where: Online
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Call for nominations for the Order of British Columbia now open
Don’t miss your chance to recognize a deserving citizen in your community! The Order recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in a field of endeavour benefiting the people of the province or elsewhere. We encourage you to recognize someone for their accomplishments provincially, nationally, or internationally by nominating them today.
Nomination deadline is Monday, April 4, 2022. Submissions received after this date will be considered in 2023.
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Garbage tote exchange applications now open
Applications for the 2023 garbage tote exchange are now being accepted until September 30. Solid Waste Utility fees will vary based on the garbage tote size you choose. A $50 exchange fee will apply.
Please note only garbage tote size changes are possible; organics and recycling tote size changes cannot be accommodated at this time.
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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE ITEMS |
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, January 25 at 1 p.m.
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LATEST DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Regular Full-Time
Regular Full-Time
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LATEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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• Pre-Engineer Structures Supply and Install -
Request for Proposals
• Annual Watermain Upgrades Consulting
Services - Request for Quotation
• Squamish Municipal Airport Strategic Plan -
Request for Proposals
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It’s not too late to stretch out your new year’s resolution! Our yoga classes are back up and running at The 55 Activity Centre.
Squamish Recreation Services is looking for passionate, fun and community-minded individuals with the skills, knowledge and qualifications to instruct group programs, workshops or single/one-time events. If you're interested in teaching art, music and /or dance, we'd love to hear from you.
The 55 Activity Centre will open with regular hours and classes starting on Tuesday, January 25. Click the link above to see opening times and schedules.
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Through January 28, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays (online)
Join us for a virtual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes. Wednesday storytimes will include a craft project.
Thursday, January 27, 3:30 p.m. (Stan Clarke Park)
Come out to celebrate Family Literacy Day with the library! Take a short, self-guided walk around the park to read a story with your family. There will be hot chocolate, snacks and prizes.
Thursday, January 27, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (online)
The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person’s decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.
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