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Gondola supported

Gondola supported

EDITOR, The Sea to Sky Gondola will be a good thing for Squamish and the Chief. The lift line will pass through Stawamus Chief Provincial Park over terrain that sees almost no user activity and is hardly visible from the Chief.
Impacts merit intensive analysis

Impacts merit intensive analysis

EDITOR, I vigorously oppose the proposed Sea to Sky Gondola.
Haunted by the HST

Haunted by the HST

Kevin Falcon held his nose and introduced the B.C.
Sizing up the contenders

Sizing up the contenders

As all-candidates' meetings go, the recent gathering at the Eagle Eye Theatre was reminiscent of Goldilocks' porridge: a restrained sort of affair, not too hot and not too cold. Independent candidate Jon Johnson is in the high-end camera business.
Gym an 'exorbitant pipe dream'

Gym an 'exorbitant pipe dream'

Editor's note: This is a letter that was sent to Squamish mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication. After reading the figures for the proposed fitness centre I am doubly flabbergasted.
Stealth legislation

Stealth legislation

Ever notice how many important and potentially controversial pieces of legislation are first brought to the public's attention as riders, or perhaps in the fine print, of much larger bills? For example, in 2003, the Campbell government brought in Bil
Keeping up with the times

Keeping up with the times

Downtown Squamish is stuck in a time warp. On the west side of town, hours tick away in a matters of minutes. Getting out of bed, brushing my teeth and eating breakfast can take up a sixth of the day.
Spring into action

Spring into action

Research shows that healthy employees working in a healthy environment creates a more productive workplace. Increased revenues and shareholder returns plus lower absenteeism are just some of the potential impacts on a business.
Stop blaming video games

Stop blaming video games

I get doubly affected every time I read about someone going off the deep end and shooting a bunch of innocent people somewhere.
Enjoy the sights, sounds of spring

Enjoy the sights, sounds of spring

Our community is looking forward to the Sea to Sky Singers spring performances at St. John's Anglican Church on Saturday (May 12) at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday (May 13) at 2 p.m.