Opinion

T here has been a lot of talk lately about concussions, their long-term effects and what can be done about them.

W hen we meet someone it is one of the first things we ask, “What do you do for a living?” When high school students head toward graduation many Squamish parents push in the direction of university rather than toward a blue-collar career.

S quamish has one of the highest relative dog populations in all of Canada and with that comes much enjoyment but also certain problems, including the annoying tendency for some owners to not pick up their dogs’ droppings.

W hen someone dies in a news worthy way – suddenly or in an unexpected manner, in other words – before the name is officially released by the coroner days after the death, reporters will comb social media trying to discover the identity of the person

B y the time you read this I’ll be sitting in an office near Granville Island in my new life as a proposal writer. I need a new challenge, though honestly the news business is more challenging than ever.

A re we listening? We had special visitors in council chambers last week. One was a little shy, bashfully peeking out from under a protective arm. The other smiled unabashedly. They both giggled, which made us giggle too.

Mayor Patricia Heintzman, I read your column in The Chief on Jan. 12, and with reference to snow machines for sidewalks I hope the funds are found to purchase the required equipment.

I have a bit of a problem. I’m a dog owner and we live downtown in the Eaglewind townhouses and the number of people living in and around our area has exploded. With that so has the number of dogs.

T here is a movement afoot at some media outlets to close commenting on online stories. Opinions among newspaper types vary on this.

I would like to bring your attention to the article with the picture of a cheque from Alex Proctor of a.b.i. Beauty that was being presented to Squamish Hospice. Clarification is needed to explain where the money is going.