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EDITORIAL: Violence needs to end

EDITORIAL: Violence needs to end

T eetering in red stilettos, a group of men marched down Cleveland Avenue on Sunday (cover photo and page A25) to help end violence against women.
LETTER: Higher gas rates in future

LETTER: Higher gas rates in future

LNG is a valuable commodity which we can either sell to foreign interests at rock bottom prices and a guarantee of less than 5 per cent tax (legislated by the current provincial government) while adding a significant risk to the environment, or sell
LETTER: Higher gas rates are in our future

LETTER: Higher gas rates are in our future

LNG is a valuable commodity which we can either sell to foreign interests at rock bottom prices and a guarantee of less than 5 per cent tax (legislated by the current provincial government) while adding a significant risk to the environment, or sell
LETTER: Protection for Squamish’s water supply

LETTER: Protection for Squamish’s water supply

Water-wise decisions are becoming increasingly important for all communities.
COLUMN: Why Classical music isn’t boring

COLUMN: Why Classical music isn’t boring

Admittedly, I didn’t know much about 17th century music from Germany and England, but I wanted to find out more when Thor and Dorte Froslev, the owners of the Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre, stopped by to tell me about an upcoming show.
EDITORIAL: Let’s stand up for mental health

EDITORIAL: Let’s stand up for mental health

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.
COLUMN: There’s No Fair in F-O-I

COLUMN: There’s No Fair in F-O-I

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.
LETTER: Powering compressor station with natural gas a responsible choice

LETTER: Powering compressor station with natural gas a responsible choice

(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.
COLUMN: Attitude bias lines ICBC coffers

COLUMN: Attitude bias lines ICBC coffers

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

LETTER: Burnco proposal is cause for concern

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.