Opinion

I was flabbergasted to see the headline, in the May 18 newspaper, “Speak now or forever hold your peace” on an article about Squamish’s Official Community Plan.

T here’s a price to what some may consider progress. I drove down to Britannia Beach to talk to people about the store closures in the area, which have been prompted by a new development.

T he children are at the centre of the circle, protected and celebrated. Surrounding them are the parents, aunties and uncles, supporting each other, raising each other’s children as if they are their own.

Welcome back to the Squamish Farmers Market. The season is well underway and we welcome new vendors each and every Saturday. You will notice some changes when you come to the market this season but sometimes with change, controversy shows up too.

A long with the warm weather comes an irritating sight each year – illegal dumping.

Living in the Middle East puts voting into perspective

F asten your seatbelts folks, it looks like the three decades old Garibaldi at Squamish all-season resort narrative could soon morph into a full-on brouhaha.

On the exterior wall, six women dive with pointed toes and arched backs; their coloured suits strongly contrast the grey cement wall.

Do you remember your first car? Sea to Sky Gondola’s general manager Kirby Brown’s first car was a Datsun 710. “I loved that little steel speedster. I paid $600 for her,” he said. “She looked like a dehydrated Jag.

I would like to discuss two things with you today. The Official Community Plan (OCP) is in its third phase, and is about the most important thing for the community to take part in right now.