Opinion

Stigma and mental health shouldn’t go together but, even in 2016, it’s an all too common occurrence. This weekend marks Squamish’s first Ride Away Stigma, a group mountain bike ride that is raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

There’s No Fair in F-O-I I t has been an exercise in frustration for me to obtain documents from a provincial government Freedom of Information (FOI) request. “So what,” you may say, “don’t bore me with silly reporter problems.

(In response to a letter from Garret Schumacher, Sept. 1, 2016.) Powering FortisBC’s compressor station with natural gas is a responsible choice. While we respect Mr.

W ell folks, although Halloween is still almost two months away, ICBC is asking drivers to shell out for yet another premium hike.

The Future of Howe Sound Society’s mission is conservation and stewardship of Howe Sound for current and future generations. We are not alone in believing a holistic plan is needed for the Howe Sound Region.

Like all of my friends growing up, I stayed home with my mom during the day. Instead of working outside the house, she looked after me and my three brothers, our pets and the entire household.

In response to the article “Illegal campers gone – for now,” Aug. 25, 2016. The illegal camping along the Mamquam Forest Service Road is by no means “gone-for now.

In response to the article “District of Squamish Streamlines Management Structure,” Aug. 25, 2016. I read with great interest, and maybe a new respect for our mayor, that the district wants to increase the efficiency of some departments.

I work as a licensed gas contractor in the Sea to Sky. I use natural gas in my home. I am pro industry. Locally, Fortis BC is a great company. It supports its workers, community events and customers.

Anybody who wants a better understanding of what it’s like to get the short end of the stick should talk to Byrdie Funk.