Opinion

S ummer is about to bring more tourists to town and with that comes an annual problem that only seems to get worse – finding parking downtown.

First and foremost, I have some concern from Mr. David Colledge’s Letter to the Editor dated June 1. I am not a paid consultant for the District of Squamish, as stated by Mr.

Other countries skip this yearly frustration

Editor’s note: This letter is for Mayor Patricia Heintzman and council, and was forwarded to The Chief for publication. Growth in Squamish is inevitable. It does, however, need to be done correctly with much thought and planning.

H ousing affordability is a hot topic in Squamish these days. As we see prices around us jump – and continue to climb month after month – many people are finding it difficult to find a place to live and, even worse, some residents have had to leave.

A re the major intersections on Highway 99 through Squamish accident magnets? If we look at crash statistics, the quick answer is yes.

I was flabbergasted to see the headline, in the May 18 newspaper, “Speak now or forever hold your peace” on an article about Squamish’s Official Community Plan.

T here’s a price to what some may consider progress. I drove down to Britannia Beach to talk to people about the store closures in the area, which have been prompted by a new development.

T he children are at the centre of the circle, protected and celebrated. Surrounding them are the parents, aunties and uncles, supporting each other, raising each other’s children as if they are their own.

Welcome back to the Squamish Farmers Market. The season is well underway and we welcome new vendors each and every Saturday. You will notice some changes when you come to the market this season but sometimes with change, controversy shows up too.