Opinion

T his year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. A century ago, the hostility stopped after an armistice agreement was signed between Germany and the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiegne, France.

W hether you love them or hate them, everyone heard the loud bang of fireworks being set off on Halloween night. And, just like every year, the debate follows on whether they should be allowed in Squamish. There are generally two sides.

Re: 7 Reasons Proportional Representation may not be a good idea (published Oct. 24) I’m not going to engage in a line-by-line refutation of Mr. Gord Addison’s seven points.

Editor’s note: this letter was directed to students at Quest University, and copied to The Chief.

It’s good to give credit where credit is due. The District of Squamish recently recognized several outstanding members of the community with the Freedom of the Municipality.

Editor’s note: in case it isn’t entirely obvious, this is a piece of satire. I left social media a year ago. I couldn’t stand it anymore, but I still rely on my partner to keep me informed about the goings-on in town.

However Squamish residents vote in the current referendum, they should ask themselves, ‘What would I do if I weren’t afraid?’ Humans are funny creatures, especially when it comes to making political choices such as how to vote in our current referend

The date for legalization of cannabis has come and gone in Canada and touched every community, including Prince George. Legalization marked a big shift in how our society operates, touching upon many institutions of Canadian life.

Nov. 11 is fast approaching. It is a date that has significant meaning and history behind it. This is the day that hostilities stopped between warring nations in 1918 at 11 a.m., effectively ending the First World War.

I can agree that consent should probably be restricted to those who can actually express it when it comes to assisted dying. I just don't see the same slippery slope in this issue that you seem to, Mr. Schouten.