Opinion

Editor, Did you go to the Duck Race on Sunday? You didn't? Well you missed a lot of fun - from the helicopter drop of the ducks in the river, to watching the guys from Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society, Squamish Coast Guard Auxiliary in their emergenc

This letter was sent to Manuel Achadinha, president and CEO of BC Transit, and copied to The Chief for publication Mr. Achadinha, They say coercion is never an effective way to change behaviour.

Is your cheek stinging Squamish? No surprise there. This town is one of many that's been summarily disrespected and dismissed with the handling of the Basi-Virk trial over the sale of BC Rail.

According The Chief's report last week, district staff's reply to Coun.

Editor, I have spent the last three years walking and driving my two sons to school, Garibaldi Highlands Elementary (Go Cougars!). I have spent many a morning shaking my head in utter bewilderment. Why? The speed limit in a school zone is 30 km/hr.

Editor, Many Whistler people use the number 98 bus. Whistler needs to maintain its portion of the subsidy for 2011. Everyone needs to spend 2011 working on ways to improve service and make it a truly functional Regional Transit System.

Mark your calendar for SteamFest 2010. This year's Symphony of Steam takes place at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park Saturday and Sunday Sept. 11 and 12. Highlighting SteamFest is a ride on the classic Royal Hudson.

Every once in a while we must all pause to acknowledge the invaluable service our volunteer base provides - and no, we're not referring to those who make local events possible (as worthy as they are of accolade).

Editor, Being one of the people who has brought the issue of excessive railway noise to council and having been quoted on it in The Chief ["Neighbours unite against train din," Aug.

Editor, Re: "Help Spend $750K Olympic legacy" The Chief, Aug. 13. I suggest that this significant amount of money be spent to benefit the greatest number of Squamish residents, which is one of the criteria of the submission guideline.