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Coming up at District of Squamish Council! Councillor Armand Hurford is here with your look ahead at what’s coming up at Council.
Limited public attendance is allowed in Council Chambers but watching and participating online is still encouraged.
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DROP-IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR |
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Please join Mayor Karen Elliott and Acting Mayor Armand Hurford for an in-person Mayor’s Drop-in on Monday, December 13 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Council Chambers. Members of the community are invited to drop in with questions, ideas or to simply say hello. Coffee and cookies will be served.
All attendees will be required to wear a mask unless they have a valid proof of a medical exemption. Proof of vaccine status will not be required.
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DISTRICT ACHIEVES ACTIVE LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM |
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The District of Squamish has recently completed and commissioned a new active landfill gas collection system and flare, located at the Squamish Landfill. The $1.5 million system funded from a combination of federal grants and borrowing, is expected to capture 75% of methane gas at its peak efficiency, with a 96% destruction rate at the flare stack. This puts Squamish 24% of the way toward reaching its 2030 target that would see the District of Squamish reduce emissions by 45% from 2010 levels, and be on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Thanks to everyone who provided input on the 2022-26 Financial Plan. The Engagement Summary, as well as all the budget documents, are available for viewing at LetsTalkSquamish.ca.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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Squamish Business Census
Forum Research, on behalf of the District of Squamish, Squamish Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Squamish, will be reaching out to local business owners to conduct an important business survey to confirm basic business information about operations, premises, labour force, and activities. This survey is to better understand Squamish-based businesses and support ongoing District and partner planning efforts to encourage a healthy business climate and a more resilient economy.
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Expression of Interest
The District is seeking expressions of interest to lease, up to 4,000ft2 of commercial space and 833ft2 of patio space, at the prominent and improved Squamish Adventure Centre. Responses will be evaluated based on alignment to other services within the building and with tourism or recreation offerings, and offer enhanced services to the community.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Foam packaging collection temporarily suspended
- Trays
- Take-out containers
- Cups
- Packaging
Bins located at GFL Depot and the Landfill Recycling Depot have been removed. Please try to keep these materials and return them at a later date.
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Notice of filming and event permits
A Work Permit and Noise Exemption Permit has been approved for filming in Downtown at night from Friday, December 3 to Saturday, December 4. Traffic will be diverted and streetlights will be off on Cleveland between Main and Winnipeg Street from 10 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
A Work Permit has been approved for filming on Paradise Valley Road and Levette Lake Forest Service Road on December 11 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Traffic management crews will be in place on Paradise Valley Road and signage will be placed in the area.
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After Hours Holiday Edition
Merry merchants of Downtown Squamish will stay open late Friday nights December 3, 10 and 17 for holiday shopping and festivities including carolling, dance performances and photos with Santa!
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Disaster Financial Assistance is available to eligible individuals, small businesses, farms, and charitable organizations
As a result of the heavy rainfall November 14-16, some residents may have experienced property and content damages caused by overland flooding and may be eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance through the B.C. Government.
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Our new online, mobile-friendly registration system is now available for browsing for all Squamish Recreation Services programs and activities! Registration begins Wednesday, December 8 at 8 a.m. The new user-friendly system is fast, flexible and easy to use with enhanced features that will allow customers to create their own passwords, search programs by topic or age category, and access family member account details with ease. You will need a new account to register for Winter 2022 programs, as SquamishLive.ca Login ID and Family PINs will be retired along with the SquamishLive system.
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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE ITEMS |
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The Low Carbon Incentive Program aims to establish a low-carbon incentive for residential construction which would see a reduction in the allowable floor area in zones RS-1, RS-1A, RS-2, RS-3, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, RMH-2, C-1 and C-4 unless a low-energy source is chosen. The program will be in effect for relevant building projects submitted for application after December 31, 2021.
By encouraging the construction of buildings with low-carbon energy sources, the District aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions and align residential home construction with the goals of the Community Climate Action Plan while increasing energy options in home construction.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, December 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 7 at 6 p.m.
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LATEST DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Casual/On-Call
Casual/On-Call
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LATEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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Waste Water Treatment Plant Circular Suction Header Clarifier - Request for Proposals
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New Reservoir Design and Contract Administration - Request for Proposals
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The library building will be closed for in-person visits from December 12, 2021, until early January 2022 due to renovations. Even though library take-out service will be available, it is recommended to stock up on library items before the renovation closure. Loan periods have been extended into the new year. For Library hours and services visit squamishlibrary.ca.
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COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY
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Tuesday, December 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (online)
Join local author Yin Xzi Ho for an evening of conversation with the author to hear a reading of a series of selected poems from Home Is Here followed by a Q&A.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 7 - 17, 10:30 a.m.
Join us on zoom for a half-hour storytime for all ages. Interactive storytimes feature rhymes, songs, felt stories, and books and are very similar to what is offered during our in-person storytimes.
Tuesday, December 14, 7 p.m.
Artificial intelligence is all around us. It powers our video games, decides what appears in our news feeds, influences our search results, recognizes our faces to unlock our phones, and powers our digital personal assistants. But what is AI, exactly, and how does it do what it does?
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