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Boat, bikes and ATVs: Squamish RCMP launch new Seasonal Policing Unit for the summer

Boat, bikes and ATVs: Squamish RCMP launch new Seasonal Policing Unit for the summer

Have you seen a police officer scooting around on a mountain bike this week? If not, you likely soon will. The Squamish RCMP is rolling out a Seasonal Policing Unit for the summer. "Policing today looks very different than it used to.
DFO takes advantage of low tide to check on shellfish harvesters

DFO takes advantage of low tide to check on shellfish harvesters

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) officers were busy in the Sechelt area last week, keeping an eye on the behaviour of shellfish and crab harvesters.
Squamish man marks 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

Squamish man marks 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

'NASA Jim' is in Florida for the celebrations
UPDATE: North Vancouver courthouse standoff ends with peaceful surrender

UPDATE: North Vancouver courthouse standoff ends with peaceful surrender

A standoff on the North Vancouver courthouse steps today ended peacefully after a man in a mental health crisis who had been holding a knife to his throat surrendered shortly after noon.
Squamish council makes wishlist for Waterfront Landing Park

Squamish council makes wishlist for Waterfront Landing Park

Staff asked councillors for feedback on latest design of north park of major development
Garibaldi at Squamish asks to be included in District boundaries

Garibaldi at Squamish asks to be included in District boundaries

Squamish Nation representatives repeat support for the project
West Van wants better heritage protection

West Van wants better heritage protection

West Vancouver council may soon be staffing up in hopes of beating the bulldozers in the race for heritage homes.
Squamish police briefs

Squamish police briefs

Stolen IDs used to steal bicycle. Beerfest, ticket required. Vehicle stolen and recovered.
Sea Otter research nets new marine discoveries

Sea Otter research nets new marine discoveries

‘Ecological engineers’ make major impact on ocean ecosystem
Two more bears destroyed in North Vancouver

Two more bears destroyed in North Vancouver

Aggressive bear stalks anglers, charges conservation officer near Rice Lake