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The mystical madness of 2012

The mystical madness of 2012

Well, it's 2012 at last - the epic year many of us have been waiting for. Personally, I've been anticipating it since 1999.
Hope - and challenges - spring eternal

Hope - and challenges - spring eternal

A new year, a new council. Hope springs eternal. Popular writer, community advocate and second-term Coun. Bryan Raiser believes "Squamish must be a place where opportunities still exist to own your own home, make a good living and raise a family.
'Precautionary stance' advocated

'Precautionary stance' advocated

Editor's note: This is a letter to Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer for Rural Vancouver Coastal Health, including the Sea to Sky Corridor. It was copied to The Chief for publication. In response to your Dec.
Who's hijacking what?

Who's hijacking what?

How far will Stephen Harper and his ministers go to ensure maximum profits to their friends in the oil patch to the exclusion of all other interests? Well, if an "open" letter from Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, is any indication
Celebrating a centenarian

Celebrating a centenarian

EDITOR, Thank you very much for your kind coverage of the 100th birthday party for my mother, Ann Reynolds.
It was really the last resort

It was really the last resort

It's the question that I'm starting to dread: "How was your holiday?" It's not that I've been asked a lot or that I'm tired of answering.
Shooting the messenger

Shooting the messenger

A couple of months ago, an online reader responded to a column in The Chief about the then-recent experiment conducted by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research that suggested there is something in the universe - specifically su
Eagle-spotting time in Squamish

Eagle-spotting time in Squamish

When I moved to British Columbia from Montreal, I spent the first few weeks bumping into lamp posts, parked cars and people on the street because my gaze was constantly held by the incredible, snow-capped mountain vistas.
Putting the 'umph' into 2012

Putting the 'umph' into 2012

U.K.-born Hazel Morley is a certified international trainer and coach, now based in Squamish. In this new column, she will share proven, practical tips on managing your "neck-top computer" (i.e.
Overpass expense questioned

Overpass expense questioned

EDITOR, Re. "New pedestrian overpass coming soon," Chief, Dec. 30. There are no traffic congestion issues at the totem hall HWY 99 intersection.
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