A transgender pride flag will be raised over Municipal Hall in support of Transgender Awareness Week, November 13-20, to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues facing members of the transgender community. Transgender Awareness Week occurs annually each year in the week leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to commemorate the trans, two-spirit and non-binary people who have lost their lives to transphobic violence. A flag-raising ceremony will be held outside Municipal Hall on Monday, November 15 at 11 a.m.

This call for Squamish Nation artists is to acknowledge Squamish Nation culture by integrating it into the new Mamquam Blind Channel pedestrian lift bridge that will connect Downtown Squamish to the SEAandSKY neighbourhood on the east side of the Mamquam Blind Channel. This legacy project is an opportunity for an emerging Squamish Nation artist or artist team to make their mark on a longstanding piece of community infrastructure. The deadline for electronic submissions is December 1 at 5 p.m.

Visit the Squamish Nation website for more information.

Create your new account today for the District of Squamish’s new online mobile-friendly registration system You will need a new account to register for any Squamish Recreation Services programs and activities beginning in December!

Create your account here.

The District of Squamish is seeking community input on the draft Five-Year Financial Plan for 2022 to 2026. The plan proposes a property tax revenue requirement increase of 4.07% in 2022 to fund projects and services required to meet the growth pressures, facility renewal and demand for services that Squamish currently faces. Although the BC Assessment property assessment value notices are not yet available, and Council has not set the property tax rates, it is expected that the average residential property tax increase will be approximately $91.

Get to know your local Council and share your budget priorities over the next five years as Council members pair up for casual conversation over a cup of coffee. All are welcome to attend. Coffee is on us! This is the final event in the four-part series. Thanks to all who have come out to connect with our Councillors.

Have you heard? Clothing and book donation bins are back at the Squamish Landfill recycling area! Bring your clothing, sheets, linens or other household accessories suitable for resale or donation. Items can be dropped off in the Free Recycling Area before the scale on the left-hand side.

The District of Squamish congratulates the recently announced winners of the “Spark” Mentorship & Grants Program in Sea to Sky. The three winners were each awarded a $3,000 grant, a three-month mentorship, and additional partner support to help them develop their local tourism ideas.

Visit the Development Showcase to review and comment on all active development permit applications. See the latest in our Development Showcase here.

The Squamish Public Library offers various services including drop-in hours to browse and sign out materials or use computers. Take-out service also continues. For Library hours and services visit squamishlibrary.ca.