Opinion

O ver the past year, Squamish has become home to three families from war-torn Syria. We know that they were given bus passes from the District of Squamish, and that they have young children, but that is all we know.

Here we are halfway through this council’s term. It’s the second term for Coun. Susan Chapple and myself; Third term for Coun.

In response to Bruce Kay’s letter, Feb. 2. He is asking the media to censor anything he doesn’t agree with; With that, everything else he says is void in my mind.

The group is dedicated to electing more women to all levels of political office in Canada

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.