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LETTER: Wrong thinking on affordable housing

LETTER: Wrong thinking on affordable housing

Regarding the article by Lauren Boothby, “DOS crack down on Airbnb.” Using the buzzwords “affordable housing” is misleading. Affordable means you can afford what is being sold.
COLUMN: Affordable care for all

COLUMN: Affordable care for all

Be careful what you wish for Squamish. As much as being the outdoor adventure capital of Canada and embracing the “Hardwired for Adventure” tagline imparts a certain cachet, invariably adventure seekers will get banged up doing so.
GUEST COLUMN: Is Smart Growth causing the Affordability Crisis in Squamish?

GUEST COLUMN: Is Smart Growth causing the Affordability Crisis in Squamish?

Opening up the district to more development is the only way to counteract rising prices
COLUMN: DOS, crack down on Airbnb

COLUMN: DOS, crack down on Airbnb

Squamish is moving in the right direction regarding “affordable housing,” but it needs to do more, and act fast.
EDITORIAL: Can we allow people to belong, Squamish?

EDITORIAL: Can we allow people to belong, Squamish?

A simple plan for a neighbourhood garage sale is symbolic of where Squamish is currently at as a community. Some long-time residents have left or are leaving to seek cheaper housing and quieter locales.
LETTER: Pained at the pump

LETTER: Pained at the pump

Editors' note: Mark Strahl is the MP for Chilliwack-Hope All across this province, soaring gas prices have British Columbians fuming.
LETTER: Truth about Kinder Morgan

LETTER: Truth about Kinder Morgan

The time has come for the pipeline protesters to start facing the facts about the Kinder Morgan pipeline. The pipeline has been in existence since 1953. Kinder Morgan wants to twin the pipeline. Kinder Morgan will pay the B.C.
COLUMN: Brennan Park Expansion

COLUMN: Brennan Park Expansion

It is no secret that Squamish is a rapidly growing community. Since 2011, our municipality has repeatedly outpaced the provincial average growth rate.
LETTER: Goodbye, Squamish

LETTER: Goodbye, Squamish

After standing at the top of Mt.
LETTER: About parking trailers

LETTER: About parking trailers

I was reading the write up about parking near my home on Olson Road [“Trailer Trouble” March 29]. I agree with the complaint of parking at this location as I pass it everyday and it frustrates me.