Opinion

"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry that led to the creation of the United States of America. Up here in Canada, there was no such sentiment - but perhaps now there will be, at least in Squamish.

As we enter April, and spring is upon us, the West Coast Railway Heritage Park is moving into full operation and activity.

I suppose municipal councillor Bryan Raiser knew what was in store when he started pushing for salary increases for mayor and council, but knowing it and having illogical attacks made on your person are two quite different things.

Editor, Parents have welcomed the opportunity to give feedback on the proposed school calendar for next year; however there has been discussion the calendar presented is incomplete.

Last week, headlines like "Food addiction: fat may rewire brain like hard drugs" popped up in the news. New research showing that over-eating and fat consumption may be driven by the same neurobiological mechanism in the brain as drug addiction.

While he was chair of the British Columbia Lottery Corp., T. Richard Turner had a stake in a Paragon Gaming Inc. casino development in Alberta, Public Eye has exclusively learned.

Editor, Let me get this straight: Jessica Reid and Catherine Jackson, two of the most vocal anti-GAS (Garibaldi at Squamish) opponents, will be hosting a "community meeting" on GAS next week? Isn't that sort of like having Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Pal

Editor, The idea of a run-of-river power project at Skookum Creek has considerable merit if the piggyback benefit of having the road maintained that far into the Mamquam Valley is factored into the equation ["Two power projects proposed," The Chief,

Editor, Re: Gateway to direct people to downtown Squamish for $20,000 ["District considers $20K for gateway project," The Chief, March 19]. A better use is to put $20,000 towards a water park across from the library.

Editor, I am responding to the letters berating Bryan Raiser and other councillors who feel that a pay increase is a reasonable request ["Do your job," "Council work a public service," The Chief, April 9].