Good Monday to you, Squamish.
Today, May 5, is Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People.
"The red dress, inspired by the work of Métis artist Jaime Black, is a symbol of loss for the women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have been murdered or are missing," said Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity in a joint news release.
"Red Dress Day is a time of mourning to acknowledge the heartache of the family and friends of those taken too soon and a day to reinforce the need to end violence against Indigenous people."
In the Sea to Sky Corridor, red dresses can be seen placed on overpasses, like at Totem Hall and Chances Casino over Highway 99.
It will be a nice day in town to honour the occasion.
Squamish meteorologist Jason Ross says a ridge of high pressure through Tuesday will bring warming and dry conditions.
Today, will see a high of 22 C. It will dip to 9 overnight.
Sunrise was at 5:43 a.m.; sunset will be at 8:36 p.m.
The UV index today will reach 7 or high.
Environment Canada gives the following advice for when the index is from 6 to 7.
- Protection required—UV damages the skin and can cause sunburn.
- Reduce time in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and take full precautions by seeking shade, covering up exposed skin, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and applying sunscreen.
The sunshine and warm temperatures aren't set to last, though.
A weak system moving through the south coast will bring increasing clouds and a chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Ross.
"High pressure will then build, resulting in drier conditions and temperatures above normal late in the week."
Water restrictions
Water restrictions began on Thursday, May 1.
The muni has set Stage 1 outdoor water use restrictions.
Stage 1 means lawn watering is limited to two days per week.
"In the summer months, water consumption nearly doubles. The outdoor water use restrictions are in place to effectively manage the supply and demand of water across the community during the warmer months," the District said in a social media post.
Locals with even-numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday.
Locals with odd addresses water on Thursday and Sunday.
Watering can take place from 4 to 10 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m.
Permits may allow additional watering of newly seeded lawns and new sod. Call the Public Works office at 604.815.6868 for more on those permits.
B.C. extremes
Yesterday's hot spot in all of B.C. was Pemberton, which saw a high of 20.9 C, according to Environment Canada data.
The high in Squamish yesterday was 18.1 C.
The coldest spot in B.C. on May 4 was Burns Lake, which dipped to -6.7 C.
The coldest spot in Canada yesterday was Paulatuk, NT (a hamlet located in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories,) which dipped to -24.4 C.
Moon phase
The moon is in its first quarter phase.
The moon's illumination is currently 60.66%, meaning that is the percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun.
It is currently located in the constellation of Pisces, according to phasesmoon.com.
The moon is currently 391,730.20 km from Earth.
Seawater temp
The water temperature in Howe Sound today is 12 C at the Halibut Bank buoy, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
May average water temperature in Howe Sound is 13.2 C, the minimum temperature is 9.9 C, and the maximum is 18 C.
Allergens
According to Aerobiology Research Laboratories data, this is the pollen situation today in our region:
Pollen: Moderate
Today's Top allergens
Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Thuja (Moderate)
Oak (Moderate)
Boxelder, Maple (Low)
Tomorrow, May 6, 2025
Pollen: Moderate
Tomorrow's Top allergens
Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Thuja (Moderate)
Oak (Moderate)
Boxelder, Maple (Low)
Other stuff you should know
Be bear aware
It is prime bear season, with more of our furry friends recently spotted around town.
The District warns residents to keep their wits about them at all times when out and about, to keep both humans and bears safe.
Here are some tips the muni recently posted:
If you're biking, hiking, or recreating in bear country, here are a few safety reminders:
→ Carry bear spray and know how to use it
→ Travel in groups and make noise to avoid surprising a bear
→ Keep dogs leashed and close by
→ Be extra cautious around berry patches, salmon-bearing streams, and other foraging areas
At home, you can help prevent bear conflicts by:
→ Storing garbage, compost, and pet food securely
→ Keeping bird feeders out of reach
→ Cleaning and securing barbecues
→ Harvesting fruit trees and clearing windfall
To report wildlife sightings or encounters, call the Conservation Officer Service Hotline at 1-877-952-7277. For more tips, visit WildSafeBC.com.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The District reminds locals that Squamish DOX Recycling, located at 40446 Government Road, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The recycle hub accepts a variety of recyclable materials, including: glass, flexible plastics, foam packaging, paper and cardboard, containers (plastic, metal, and paper).
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