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Damage to building and six police vehicles

Squamish RCMP faced tens of thousands of dollars in damage Monday morning (April 23) after a man described as "distressed" used a vehicle to wreak havoc at the detachment on Finch Drive and Highway 99. RCMP spokesperson Cpl.

RCMP officer transferring for 'national priority'

After three and a half years in Squamish RCMP, Cst. Martin Janson is headed back home thanks to a transfer that will move him from community policing to investigating corruption at our highest levels of government.

Chamber reacts to district budget

With local businesses facing an average commercial tax increase of 8 per cent this year, the Chamber of Commerce is wondering whether the District of Squamish cut as much as the could from this year's budget.

Council eyes ban on plastic shopping bags

Pledge to cut number in half by 2010Ray Wangenrwangen@squamishchief.com Plastic shopping bags may soon be a less common sight in Squamish following a motion by council to reduce the use of the bags by 50 per cent over the next three years.

District request opinions on garbage disposal options

District staff expects heated debate on Wednesday (April 25) when they discuss options on the future of garbage disposal in the district - options which include a possible garbage incinerator.

Pot advocate for MP?

A former Marijuana Party member and vocal pot advocate visited Squamish Tuesday (April 17) in his new role as the riding's federal NDP candidate.

Malamute downed tree count: 1,413

Clear cut affects 2.7 hectares Ray Wangenrwangen@squamishchief.com A total of 1,413 trees were cut down at the Upper Malamute earlier this month, according to a forestry specialist hired by the District of Squamish to investigate damage to the site.

Because the earth is worth it

Squamish honours Earth Day with community celebrationsSusan Hollisshollis@squamishchief.com Five hundred million people, six million Canadians, 181 countries, infinite hope for a desperate planet.

Time to pitch in

Clean-up campaign hits Squamish streetsSylvie Paillardspaillard@squamishchief.com Organizations from Britannia Beach to Brackendale are joining communities across Canada for Pitch-In week.

Highway enters last phase of consultation

Two public meetings scheduled for this weekRay Wangenrwangen@squamishchief.com As construction on Highway 99 continues, Squamish residents have two more opportunities to have their say on the future state of the highway.
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