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COLUMN: How’s this for a crazy idea in Squamish?

COLUMN: How’s this for a crazy idea in Squamish?

I can’t take credit for this particular idea; someone in town conveyed it to me. This idea would take some money, vision and perhaps boldness, but it could in theory solve a number of challenges that we are experiencing in the downtown.
LETTER: Importance of media

LETTER: Importance of media

In response to The Chief’s editorial “‘Alternative facts’ in Squamish” (March 2) and the letter “Changing face of job” by Wolfgang Wittenburg (March 2).
LETTER: Jobs before growth

LETTER: Jobs before growth

In response to his letter last week, “Changing face of jobs” (March 2), like Wolfgang Wittenburg I am a so-called “knowledge worker” with a home office.
EDITORIAL: 'Alternative facts' in Squamish

EDITORIAL: 'Alternative facts' in Squamish

M ost people who follow politics at any level expect a little spin-doctoring from those who represent us.
COLUMN: Intolerance starts at home

COLUMN: Intolerance starts at home

N obody is born racist, bigoted, sexist or intolerant of other people. It is a behaviour that is learned slowly over time, from parents, peers and the people around you every day. I grew up in a rural Anglophone community in Quebec.
EDITORIAL: 'Alternative facts' in Squamish

EDITORIAL: 'Alternative facts' in Squamish

M ost people who follow politics at any level expect a little spin-doctoring from those who represent us.
LETTER: Changing face of jobs

LETTER: Changing face of jobs

In response to Helmut Manzl’s last column, The winter of discontent (Feb. 16).
LETTER: Let's open Communication

LETTER: Let's open Communication

Let’s open communication In response to the editorial, Welcome Syrian refugees, let’s talk (Feb. 16).
COLUMN: Budget recommendations

COLUMN: Budget recommendations

D ecisions, decisions, decisions. Municipal budget deliberations are underway and every year the shopping list gets longer.
COLUMN: Lessons from a masters-category climbing competitor

COLUMN: Lessons from a masters-category climbing competitor

After 10 years of not competing, Jeremy Blumel signed up for Gravity Wars