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Letter: Squamish Nation vote on LNG will be a milestone

Letter: Squamish Nation vote on LNG will be a milestone

When the Squamish Nation holds its vote to determine its position on Woodfibre LNG, it will be marking an important milestone not only for its Nation, but possibly also for the rest of B.C.
Reading, writing and raising funds

Reading, writing and raising funds

Once a student has decided to pursue a degree or diploma at a university or college, the struggle to find cash begins.
Butt out, litterers

Butt out, litterers

Is it only my imagination, or has the cigarette butt blight reached epidemic proportions? Those unsightly little stubs are everywhere. They’re in our waterways, on shorelines, in parks and playgrounds, on roads and sidewalks.
The Internet knows you’re not a dog

The Internet knows you’re not a dog

Our online lives are not anonymous – everyone is collecting information on you
So long, Squamish

So long, Squamish

Five years ago I was given a camera, a notepad and a pen and headed off to my very first Loggers Sports event. Back then, I had no idea of the difference between birling and hand bucking.
It’s time to fix the rent problem

It’s time to fix the rent problem

It’s not fair. Officially, rent in B.C. can only be increased 2.5 per cent this year, but a loophole in the regulations means some renters in Squamish are facing rent increases 10 times higher, 25 per cent – or even higher.
Nearing election overload

Nearing election overload

With just a little over seven weeks still left to go, I’m already sick of the federal election. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty stoked for Election Day – Oct.
Letter: Make debates democratic by including Green Party

Letter: Make debates democratic by including Green Party

Competition is a natural part of sport, commerce and politics.
Letter: Return a lost item and they'll be elated

Letter: Return a lost item and they'll be elated

A few weeks ago you ran a letter regarding a lost hearing aid. After it was found and returned to a hearing aid provider, the owner was traced through serial numbers and so forth.
Why we accept politicians' lies

Why we accept politicians' lies

Why do politicians say things that aren’t true? Information comes out seemingly every day about things politicians say that are untrue, can’t be verified or imaginary.