Squamish News
SORCA receives funding to rebuild Half-Nelson trail
The Government of BC is awarding $10,000 for the phase 1 of a project to rebuild the Half Nelson mountain biking trails.
DOS to build new fire hall on Clark Drive at Highway 99
The District will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of the new main hall on Clarke Drive. The 2019-2023 Financial Plan allocates $600,000 in 2019 for design for the replacement of the main Fire Hall.
Squamish tops BC in buying McDonald’s ice cream cones
Squamish is hardwired for adventure—and for McDonald’s ice cones, if you believe the latest news from the fast food company.
Driver flees RCMP checkpoint on Government Road
The incident happened on the evening of May 31, when Squamish RCMP was conducted a road check along Government Road. Police said it noticed a vehicle was trying to avoid police interaction.
DOS, Conservation service issues urgent plea to manage wildlife attractants
A spike in reports of bears gaining access to garbage, organic and recycling totes is prompting the Conservation Officer Service (COS) and District of Squamish to issue an urgent plea to residents to manage wildlife attractants around their property.
Squamish Street Market is back this Father’s Day
Registration for vendors, food trucks and sponsors is on-going throughout the summer, says Peters. The next Squamish Street Market events take place on Sunday, July 14 and August 11.
DOS gets funding to upgrade Dentville section of Discovery Trail
The new funding from BC will enable a separated paved path with lighting.
Open burning to be restricted in Squamish beginning May 30
BC Wildfire Service has issued restrictions for Category 2 open fires in the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes Squamish.
Exempt e-bikes from PST: Squamish to Province
The BC Cycling Coalition has also launched a campaign to convince BC to exempt e-bikes from PST, and has submitted a formal request to remove the PST.
Squamish should lead on the new cannabis economy
The global attitudes are changing towards this plant, and Canada can be a leader in the development of policy that works for all levels of government.