The Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers is seeking new Board members.
This volunteer, not-for-profit society works directly with all RCMP Detachments to help them solve crimes in the Sea to Sky Corridor and beyond.
The Board meets every 6 weeks to review current events with the Community Policing Coordinator.
Our tasks range from authorizing tip rewards to promoting the program throughout the Corridor.
No experience necessary except an interest in responding to crime in this area.
Please contact Larry Murray at email Click here >: lawm@telus.net for further information.
LIVE AT SQUAMISH MUSIC FESTIVAL - September 4 & 5, 2010
Live at Squamish is a new multi-day music and arts festival engulfed in the true spirit of British Columbia and built in the spirit of the greatest European festivals. Surrounded by forests and mountains in the clean fresh air, we'll have multiple stages of the best and latest electronic, indie, blues, and rock music. The “Main Stage”, “The clubZone” and the “Meadow Stage” will include over 40 live performances from local and international artists including Devo, The Decemberists, Tokyo Police Club, Bad Religion, Dirty Heads, Mother Mother, , Dirty Vegas, Mathew Good, The Tennessee Three, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, The Dudes, Rich Hope, Tom Middleton, Civil Twilight, Hollerado, We Are The City, and many, many more artists to be confirmed throughout the summer!
Check out the interview from the press conference at the Adventure Centre on Friday August 20th! My Squamish
1 and 2-Day passes are on sale now. Click Squamish Live Music Festival to purchase your tickets today!
Community News
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Service Squamish Initiative
Squamish is a dynamic community in the midst of rapid socio-economic transformation. For those of you who are looking at Squamish as the home to your new business venture or have heard about our diverse economic vibrancy and want a piece of the action or just simply wanting to find out more about our community, our facilities and our lifestyle in this jewel in the Sea to Sky crown, please visit Business Squamish The 2010 Service Squamish Initiative is now available for public access and download from the District of Squamish website.
Click here to access: Service Squamish Initiative
VolWeb.ca™ connects organizations looking for special event volunteers with people seeking short-term volunteer opportunities. Free and easy to use, VolWeb.ca™ was created to increase access to volunteer opportunities and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism.
Click here for more info: Vol Web
Be HST ready: Resources for businesses
Over the last several months, the CRA has been actively communicating with businesses in Canada about the transition to HST. Links to information and tools for businesses can be found on the CRA’s “Are you HST Ready?” web page.
Key resources to help businesses seamlessly transition to the HST include:
•A series of sales tax notices to help businesses wind down the PST and transition to the HST.
•Free information seminars for businesses to learn about the transition to the HST and how it will affect their business. Business owners can register for a seminar in their community. The CRA has offered 332 community seminars in BC, and 45 more seminars are planned before the end of June. Check the website often, as new dates and locations are posted regularly.
•A series of videocasts with topics that include transitional rules for goods and services and rules for reporting, collecting and self-assessing HST has been produced.
•The CRA has prepared a comprehensive list of GST/HST bulletins, info on rebates and checklists covering a wide range of topics.
The easiest way to stay on top of all the latest information is to sign up for the CRA’s HST electronic mailing list or RSS feed.
H1N1 Flu Information
Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
Please read the following information to be aware of the differences and similarities of a cold to H1N1:Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms : Word Document
H1N1 Letter to Small Businesses from Provincial Health Officer
For your information, the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport has issued the attached letter to small business requesting that workplaces relax their sick-day requirements during flu season, to make it easier for employees to stay home if they are unwell and reduce the spread of the H1N1 flu.
H1N1 Letter to Small Businesses from Provincial Health Officer : PDF FileRemind your co-workers to wash their hands! A simple precaution that will make the difference in our community.
New BC Handsfree Legislation
Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) upon legislative approval are to take effect on Jan. 1, 2010. At that point, only hands-free cellphones and devices that require one touch to activate will be permitted. Drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) will not be permitted to use hands-free phones in addition to other prohibited activity. A new fine in the amount of $167 will begin to be levied on Feb. 1, 2010. If drivers are caught texting or emailing they will receive an additional three penalty points. Further, drivers in the GLP will receive the $167 fine and three penalty points for any violation of this legislation.
BC Handsfree Legislation Nov2009 : PDF File