Opinion

A locally infamous 1992 column in The Vancouver Sun , written by Nicole Parton was titled “So much potential, but such a dump.” It summed up how some — perhaps many — saw the district at the time.

Is it just my imagination, or does a new eatery fire up a grill every other week somewhere in this little patch of paradise? From all appearances, Squamish is becoming a foodie Shangri-La.

Dwayne Kress is the Sp’akw’us events organizer. On Feb. 2, Mr. Bob Cheema, owner of the District Lot #509 & #510 or Cheema Lands, issued a letter to our local community newspaper noting he would be limiting public access to his lands.

Editor’s note: The following is one of the letters from Jennifer Mansour’s class at Learning Connections. In Squamish, there aren’t a ton of activities anymore for people to do, especially teenagers.

Editor’s note: The following is one of the letters from Jennifer Mansour’s class at Learning Connections.

When I moved to Squamish, we came for the nice views and good schools and to be close to Whistler and Vancouver. But now, too many people are moving to Squamish. We used to be a little town now we’re turning into a city.

Editor’s note: The following is one of the letters from Jennifer Mansour’s class at Learning Connections. Squamish is a beautiful town with magical views and places. Such places are at their best when the weather is equally magical outside.

Lately my trips to buy food, whether it’s a restaurant or local grocery store, leave me dizzy and worried about my pennies. I used to feel good purchasing items labelled eco-friendly, non GMO, locally sourced, sustainably farmed, or fish friendly.

I sympathize with Mr. Bryne’s objection to the consultation process and the impact he believes it may have for the Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) project.

It’s hard to believe February has already arrived and there is no better time than right now to take a joyride on the prognostication roller coaster. Hang on to your seats folks. Let’s start with the sweltering real estate market.