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Disquieting event

Disquieting event

Our hearts go out to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and to the millions of anxious residents of that country worried that the nuclear crisis that began when the Fukushima-Dai-i
A non-climber's two cents' worth

A non-climber's two cents' worth

I'm not a climber. In a town where no matter the direction in which you gaze there's a towering mountain peak, cliff or rock face - that admission seems akin to eating a double bacon cheeseburger while spanking a baby seal at a vegan convention.
Poop on the playground

Poop on the playground

EDITOR, If you come to Ecole Mamquam Elementary School at recess or lunch time, you'll be sure to find our teaching assistant, Marie-Claude Lessard, at the other end of the pooper-scooper, particularly after the weekend and always after a school brea
Support for smoking senior

Support for smoking senior

EDITOR, Re. Smoking senior barred from Hilltop. I am writing in support of the 80-year-old smoker who has been told he cannot attend at Hilltop House. He is not the only smoker at Hilltop House.
Making transit efficient

Making transit efficient

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to the chair and board of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) and the leaders of SLRD municipalities. It was copied to The Chief for publication.
History in the making

History in the making

These past few weeks have been very busy for Council. At this time of the year we must finalize our budget. It takes time to deal with all of the revenue and expenditures that go into a budget of more than $25 million.
Free apps for foodies

Free apps for foodies

I have a real love-hate relationship with technology, perhaps because I live on that age cusp where my five-year-old knows more about my iPhone than I do. I can't text worth beans; however, I am loving the apps available to me that make life easier.
Does 'great remorse' expunge the most heinous of crimes?

Does 'great remorse' expunge the most heinous of crimes?

I don't know what's worse: a recent news story about a woman whose husband killed her after years of abuse, then buried her body in their East Vancouver basement, or the one about another woman, also in Vancouver, who was strangled to death by her hu
Lies promoted by prohibition

Lies promoted by prohibition

EDITOR, Re. "Two nabbed in 'vicious attack'" (Chief, March 11), I have to ask Cpl. Peter DeVries to stop lying about cannabis and to tell the truth as to what is really behind these types of acts.
Cheekye Fan concerns

Cheekye Fan concerns

EDITOR, I was distressed to read yet again our Council making a major land use decision without first consulting residents, regarding the transfer of land to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµappNation. The Cheekye Fan lands have been deemed unsafe.