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COLUMN: A case of the Squamish parking blues

COLUMN: A case of the Squamish parking blues

I was cruising around downtown Squamish Monday afternoon to get to my accountant and sign my taxes. No, not this year’s filing, but rather last year’s because I’m not all that organized. Sue me… unless you’re the government, that is.
COLUMN: Pitfalls of the job market

COLUMN: Pitfalls of the job market

A review of the local job market leads to several questions, a few answers and some head scratching. According to a Work BC report, between 2006 and 2011, Squamish had the fastest growing labour market of all communities in the Lower Mainland.
LETTER: Metering isn’t the answer

LETTER: Metering isn’t the answer

T he water meter era is beginning. Somehow, I can’t remember our council being elected on the promise of water meters. Divide and conquer – pretty simple.
EDITORIAL: Candidates, we missed you in Squamish

EDITORIAL: Candidates, we missed you in Squamish

T he team at The Chief stayed up late into the night reporting on the outcome of the election for the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky riding – from our computers not local candidate gatherings.
COLUMN: The ties that bind squamish moms Motherhood brings babies, but also lifelong friendships

COLUMN: The ties that bind squamish moms Motherhood brings babies, but also lifelong friendships

W ith Mother’s Day just around the corner, I found myself reflecting on the friendships that have been etched in my life since I first became a mom – much like these stains on my couch that have persisted for the decade-plus I have called myself a pa
COLUMN: Time to plant strawberries in Squamish

COLUMN: Time to plant strawberries in Squamish

Be sure to choose the right variety for the juiciest berries
COLUMN: The missing middle

COLUMN: The missing middle

Addressing the lack of housing diversity could increase affordability
LETTER: The tradeoff is good

LETTER: The tradeoff is good

I see our elected body is asking staff for further studies now that the Woodfibre LNG project has changed its cooling system to meet councils’ concerns. The change was made to facilitate concerns and now there are concerns over the change.
LETTER: Selling out

LETTER: Selling out

There is a serious problem in Squamish that many individuals and businesses are turning a blind eye to: the buying and selling of consent through donations and sponsorships.
COLUMN: A peek over the shoulder

COLUMN: A peek over the shoulder

Volunteerism once helped level the playing field for those who couldn't pay to learn