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A (fantasy) political obituary

A (fantasy) political obituary

May 14, 2013, VICTORIA - Shortly after polls closed today, Liberal Leader and Premier Christy Clark conceded defeat to the NDP.
Freedom threatened

Freedom threatened

On March 7, Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi told Canada's foreign affairs minister, John Baird, that bogus voters' lists were threatening to undermine Burna's upcoming landmark elections.
No to turf, goose poo

No to turf, goose poo

EDITOR, I don't know why we have to spend a million dollars on a turf field at Brennan Park. We already have beautiful grass fields. The only problem is the Canada geese. Goose droppings sometimes carry serious diseases.
Not a done deal yet

Not a done deal yet

Are ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµappresidents letting their thirst for anything that has the potential to boost the local economy blind them to potential pitfalls that might be associated with the proposed Sea to Sky Gondola? Maybe, maybe not, but as a result of the recent
All aboard Squamish's gondola

All aboard Squamish's gondola

I watched with surprise over the past few weeks at all the "breaking news" about how a proposed gondola is going to split up Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.
A councillor's story

A councillor's story

EDITOR, There once was a fellow who decided to run bike paths on his agenda, to add to our fun. As a councillor he thought, "I could really reach 'em." But with his constant raise demands, we're lookin' to impeach 'im. Dave Duddy Garibaldi Highlands
Bylaw's just chicken feathers

Bylaw's just chicken feathers

EDITOR, I recently learned that the Willmot family, after much pleading with the DOS, and despite community support, has been forced to surrender its chickens. Why? Because having backyard chickens has been deemed a bear attractant.
Panda diplomacy comes to B.C.

Panda diplomacy comes to B.C.

"From Russia without love.
Pay issue raises a hackle or two

Pay issue raises a hackle or two

Forgive me if I'm confused, but did I read that brazen appeal emanating from 37955 Second Ave.
Gondola proposal opposed

Gondola proposal opposed

The following is an edited version of a letter sent to Premier Christy Clark, Minister of Environment Terry Lake, Chief Ian Campbell, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµappMayor Rob Kirkham, SLRD Chair Susan Gimse and Sea to Sky Gondola Corp.