Squamish, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Squamish, BC created the "Your Stories, Our Community" website for anonymous COVID-19 experiences
The District of Squamish created the "Your Stories, Our Community" website inviting residents to share their unique experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents of all ages can anonymously submit their pandemic stories in order to build resilience and empathy within the community. The next phase of the project will involves small group gatherings to review the stories, identify common narratives, and discuss creative solutions.
Squamish, BC
Canada
Squamish, BC partners with ICBC to host "Be Bright @ Night" an annual pedestrian safety campaign
The District of Squamish hosts "Be Bright @ Night" an annual pedestrian safety campaign that focuses on visibility during the winter. The District partners with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to distribute prismatic reflectors and ICBC-branded posters encouraging cyclists and pedestrians to wear bright clothing when traveling along dark winter roads.
Squamish, BC
Canada
Squamish, BC launched a free self-directed online COVID-19 Business Resilience Program
The District of Squamish partnered with entrepreneur accelerator Spring Activator and the non-profit Discovery Foundation to launch the Squamish Business Resilience Program. The free online program was designed to support local businesses with economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating businesses were given access to the course for six months so they could complete the program at their own pace and focus on the most relevant content for them.
Squamish, BC
Canada