Spring 2026 Howe Sound Community Forum
The Village of Lions Bay and Area A, Metro Vancouver, will co-host the Spring forum in the Broughton Hall in Lions Bay. The event will run from 10:00 to 3:00 pm.
This event is by invitation. Contact ruthsimons@howesoundbri.org for questions.
On the program:
Welcome and introductions to new Squamish Nation Council members
Overview of the Historic Land Use Agreement – Aaron Bruce, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Legal Council and Dave Southam, Sea to Sky Natural Resource District, Province of BC
Community Updates – one person from each local government and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw.
12:00-1:00 Lunch and Group Photo
Updates from MLAs and MP (TBC)
Emergency Management – Cooperation and Challenges for Local Governments. - Brant Arnold-Smith (cc-ed), Division Manager, Protective Services and Emergency Management
Roundtable discussions
Updates from Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society
3:00 Wrap up and closing
Fall 2025 Howe Sound Community Forum
The Fall 2025 Howe Sound Community Forum is being hosted by Bowen Island Municipality at the new Community Centre.
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Spring 2025 Howe Sound Community Forum
Mayor Armand Hurford and The District of Squamish will host the spring Forum at the new Oceanfront Presentation Centre in downtown Squamish. Registration is now full.
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Fall 2024 Howe Sound Community Forum
The Fall 2024 forum will take place at Camp Elphinstone on the Sunshine Coast, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Regional District.
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Spring 2024 Howe Sound Community Forum
The district of West Vancouver will host the Spring 2024 Howe Sound Community Forum on April 12, 2024.
The Forum is full, confirmed registration is required.
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Fall 2023 Howe Sound Community Forum
REGISTRATION IS FULL. - A forum for elected officials, staff, and invited observers hosted by the Resort Municipality of Whistler at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Registration is closed.
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Spring 2023 Howe Sound Community Forum
A forum for elected officials, staff, and invited observers hosted by the Town of Gibsons. NOTE this event is at maximum capacity. Confirmation is required to attend.
Spring 2023 Howe Sound Community Forum
A forum for elected officials, staff, and invited observers hosted by the Town of Gibsons.
DATE CHANGE! Future of the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region
In-person forum to learn more about the Howe Sound Biosphere Region’s management plan.
Future of the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region
Online event to learn more about the Howe Sound Biosphere Region’s management plan.
Future of the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region
Online event to learn more about the Howe Sound Biosphere Region’s management plan.
Spring 2022 Howe Sound Community Forum
A forum for elected officials, staff, and invited observers hosted by Area D, Squamish Lillooet Regional District. This marks the 20th Anniversary since the signing of the Principles for Cooperation.
Fall 2021 Howe Sound Community Forum
The Howe Sound Community Forum will be a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting this fall on Nexwlélexwm/Bowen Island.
Spring 2021 Howe Sound Community Forum
This is a forum for elected officials, staff, and invited observers. You can find notes from the previous forum that took place on October 23, 2020 and the history of the forums here.
The next Howe Sound Community Forum will take place over Zoom from 10 am-12:30 pm on Friday, April 23rd.
Around the region updates.
Presentation from Destination BC: Destination Development Strategy for Sea to Sky (see below for more details), and the Sunshine Coast
Report from the Ocean Watch Action Committee with particular attention to:
o the Marine Reference Guide - launch events, current use, value, and succession.
o addressing Sea Level Rise
Update on UNESCO designation of Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region.
Information about the current update in progress on Visual Quality Objectives for the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource. The proposed Order and associated maps are available at the BC Government FTP site.
Discussion on topics arising from the forum and networking in break-out rooms.
For suggestions and questions contact howesoundcommunityforum@gmail.com for more information.
Cumulative Effects - Howe Sound Report
Register to attend the Zoom webinar on the status and results of the Cumulative Effects pilot project for Howe Sound. Join Provincial staff who will demonstrate and explain the results of the seven year project.
Webinar - Coastal & Ocean Protection Law in BC: Howe Sound Community Workshop
Coastal & Ocean Protection Law in BC: Howe Sound Community Workshop
Join West Coast Environmental Law marine lawyers for a workshop on protecting the coast and ocean in BC.
They will discuss the findings from their new "Guide to Coastal and Ocean Protection Law in BC" and explore the legal tools available to Indigenous, federal, provincial and local governments. The 1.5-hour workshop will also include a Q&A session to answer your ocean law questions.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-mqqzoiGtVEgLlKighYWuAh_IgbWRhO
Howe Sound Community Forum Virtual Meeting
The next Howe Sound Community Forum will take place over Zoom from 10 am-12 pm on Friday, October 23rd.
Howe Sound Community Forum Virtual Meeting
Forum members are invited to join a Zoom Meeting Friday April 24th.
Vessels of Concern & Marine Debris Workshop
As a strategic objective of the Ocean Watch Task Force - this workshop intends to inform, engage and plan actions for managing problem vessels and marine debris in Howe Sound.