Opinion

Wow, what a summer. The crowds. The events. It surpassed anything I have seen in my 30 years here in Squamish.

Food planning has never been my forté. Just ask my husband. Oftentimes he will sweep into the house after a long workday and within moments will have whipped up a snappy supper without batting an eye - even when chopping onions are part of the mix.

Now that the summer festival season is over, Squamish council has a lot on its plate as it reaches the one-year-to-go mark until the next election.

EDITOR, I spent my summer working for Sea to Sky Community Services. I have been working with a group of adults with developmental disabilities, enhancing their summer activity and community involvement.

Tonight (Thursday, Aug. 29) is the night to take the family to the O'Siyam Pavilion in downtown Squamish when the popular movie E.T. will be shown at 8:30 p.m.

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication. My letter of July 17 ("Channel water 'foul,'" Chief, Aug. 1) was acknowledged and tabled into the council meeting of Aug. 20.

Tonight (Thursday, Aug. 29) is the night to take the family to the O'Siyam Pavilion in downtown Squamish when the popular movie E.T. will be shown at 8:30 p.m.

In May 2010, a grey whale visited Howe Sound for what was believed to be the first time in approximately 100 years.

For many years, the default approach to marijuana has been prohibition. That this has not worked well is beyond doubt and the time has come to find a better approach. The answer, according to the group Sensible B.C.

EDITOR, The Prime Minister announced on August 19th that he would prorogue Parliament. The House is expected to resume sitting by mid-October. I acknowledge and am eager to address some of the concerns and myths surrounding prorogation.