Opinion

Spring has been trying ever so hard to rear its lovely head. On a recent walk through the garden I saw snowdrops, witch hazel and hammamelis, and viburnum "Pink dawn" in bloom.

EDITOR, There seems to be conflicting information regarding 'water' in trade and exports ("MLA tries to dispel water export concerns," The Chief, Feb. 11).

EDITOR, I wish to add my voice to Karl Ricker's and Paul Tutch's opposition to ski lifts in the Blackcomb Glacier region. Ambiance is what makes it special.

EDITOR,I was disappointed to read the negative coverage of the National Climbing Centre and Scott Crescent proposal ("Attendees oppose Scott Crescent plan," Chief online, April 4).

Recent events in Japan and New Zealand have highlighted the dangers associated with living in earthquake-prone areas.

Editor's note: This is a letter to the District of Squamish, B.C. Transit and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

Imagine 10 youth from Squamish in the House of Commons in Ottawa last Friday (March 26) just as Parliamentarians readied themselves for an historic non-confidence vote that would topple the Harper government.

EDITOR, Well, Editor, let me be the first to tell your readers: I told you so.

In my mind, illegal dumping and crawfish are very closely connected.

I found myself dismissing prepositions out of hand the other day. "They're just words that join their objects to other words in the sentence," I replied to a student's question. "Don't worry about 'em.