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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024
S Q U A M I S H C H I E F. C O M
VEHICLE RESIDENTS GIVEN NOTICE TO LEAVE DOWNTOWN LOT Bylaw officers visited Districtowned lot on Dec. 5 ALYSSA NOEL
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BEAR NECESSITIES: The bears are still out and about. A good reminder to keep totes locked up and out of sight (and smell).
ylaw officers were onsite at a small encampment of RVs and vehicles on District-owned land in downtown Squamish on Thursday, Dec. 5. The District of Squamish issued notice to the vehicle owners adjacent to 1400 Vancouver Street with a letter on Nov. 25 informing them they were not permitted to park or store their vehicle on the property. While it said they had until Dec. 5 to remove their vehicles and belongings, the vehicles were not towed that day. “The District plans to remove any abandoned vehicles and remediate the site, while continuing to work with any remaining occupants toward voluntary compliance with the Traffic Bylaw,” said District spokesperson Rachel Boguski, in a statement. “The District approaches encampments with dignity and compassion for those who may be living on the property. Community Bylaw Services staff conduct routine patrols to notify encampment occupants of District bylaws and aim for voluntary compliance rather than enforcement. We recognize this is a complex issue, and staff works with key organizations to engage and support unhoused individuals to access available services.” DISTRICT: Continued on 2
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