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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'Tis the season to renew your dog licence!
All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed.
Get your dog’s licence before January 31 to qualify for the discounted rate.
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DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH INTRODUCES COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY FOR STAFF |
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The District of Squamish has introduced a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for employees in certain public-facing roles within the organization. District employees, contractors and volunteers who are in either a life-saving role or delivering a recreation program in which participants must be vaccinated to participate, will be required to be vaccinated.
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ORGANICS COLLECTION TIP OF THE WEEK |
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As the weather gets cold, the organics in your tote can freeze making it difficult to service. Here are some tips to make sure your bin gets emptied.
- Keep the bin in your garage, shed, or another slightly warmer area overnight to prevent freezing.
- Line your tote with cardboard or newspaper before putting organics in it.
- Unstick the lid of the tote when you set it out – it might be frozen.
- Keep liquids out of your organics tote.
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WHAT'S ON AT LETSTALKSQUAMISH.CA |
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Squamish Public Spaces Survey
Which public spaces in Squamish do you love and what makes them great? What areas or things could do with some improvement?
The District of Squamish, in conjunction with OurSquamish Placemaking Society, is inviting your input through a short survey. Launch the survey to help us better understand how people use our public spaces.
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Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey
Are you a Squamish builder, contractor, or business involved in renovating existing homes? Help us create a Home Energy Retrofit Strategy by participating in the Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey.
Survey results will help us better understand what training or educational support our local industry needs to ensure contractors servicing our region are prepared.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Oceanfront Construction Update - Winter 2022
The foreshore construction will provide erosion protection, habitat enhancement and native marsh planting species and public trail access. The foreshore and site design consider future coastal flood scenarios related to sea-level rise. This will be the first section of the oceanfront perimeter trail and will connect to the existing DOS trail network. The design has been approved by the District of Squamish and has all the necessary provincial and federal permits in place.
Heavy machinery will be working in this area and construction is anticipated to take us through the new year and into the spring. Public safety is a priority, and we ask everyone to respect the trail closure along the Cattermole Slough through this time.
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Notice of elector Alternative Approval Process (AAP)
Council is considering Loan Authorization Bylaws in order to borrow funds for six upcoming projects that were approved in the 2021-2025 Financial Plan.
Loan Authorization Bylaws give the District approval to now finance the projects through borrowing.
If you are in favour of these bylaws, you do not need to submit any forms. If you object to one or more of these bylaws, please complete and submit an Elector Response Form for each bylaw you are not in favour of. Council will consider each bylaw separately.
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After Hours Holiday Edition
Join the merry merchants of Downtown Squamish for extended hours on Friday nights December 10 and 17 for holiday shopping and festivities including carolling, dance performances and photos with Santa!
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Notice of filming and event permits
A Work Permit and Noise Exemption Permit have been approved for filming on Paradise Valley Road on December 11 - 12. Noise exemption hours are from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. on Saturday, and 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. on Sunday. Traffic management crews will be in place on Paradise Valley Road and signage will be placed in the area.
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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE ITEMS |
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LATEST NEWS FROM THE BUILDERS’ CORNER |
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The new low-carbon incentive program will be coming into effect for building permit applications submitted after December 31.
This 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.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, December 14 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, December 14 at 6 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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New Reservoir Design and Contract Administration - Request for Proposals
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Waste Water Treatment Plant Circular Suction Header Clarifier - Request for Proposals
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Firehall 1 Furniture - Request for Proposals
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Budget Software - Request for Information
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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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Tuesdays & Fridays through December 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?
Tuesday, December 21, 10:30 a.m.
Join the library for a virtual hour of holiday-themed fun. We will sing songs, do a craft, have a puppet show, and of course read a book or two. This event is geared towards children under 5 years of age. Craft supplies will be provided.
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