Squamish News
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.
Free bus rides for high school grads in June
BC Transit and its partner communities are offering the GradPASS program for graduating Grade 12 students all over the province.
Police arrest prolific thieves in Brackendale
Anyone with any information regarding the above files are asked to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to www.solvecrime.ca
Squamish Dairy Queen is hiring
If you are ‘craving a really sweet job’ then head to the Squamish Public Library in the first week of June.











