Opinion

Regarding the shooting of a bear near the Garibaldi Way in the Garibaldi Highlands on April 20: Firing a firearm in the middle of a residential neighborhood is dangerous and strictly illegal and puts the residents at risk, whether they are inside the

Re: “Housing crunch leads to more coach houses” (April 21). While the ideas of extra revenue or reduced environmental impact or just “this is cool” have their value, the tax implications of a carriage home are generally not known.

The only west coast port not under federal jurisdiction ships lumber, pipes and much more

I have recently been told that my eight-year-old son cannot attend school unless he is medicated. Even though we comply, there is not adequate staff in the school to deal with my son or other children in need of extra attention.

Let’s go on a fantasy journey here with a group of irreverent Brackendale coffee-shop pundits who, with tongues planted firmly in their cheeks, figure the shiniest part of the Shining Valley should secede from the District of Squamish.

Guest columnist Zach Kershman writes about the media buzz surrounding athlete Julie Miller

I’m proud to say I spent a little time in the Canadian Armed Forces. I didn’t make it a career, as I decided a university degree and job in the journalism world would be a better fit, as it’s where I wouldn’t get yelled at so much.

Re: “Landowners offer to help build dike” (April 14). Mayor Patricia Heintzman’s reasons to spend $100 million on a dike infrastructure are not grounded on facts.

While most of Squamish is still deep in slumber, they awaken early to begin their daily routines and start the trek to the big city. For people who commute to Vancouver, the drive seems to make sense.

A small correction to an otherwise excellent article about the Smoke Bluffs Park in Lifestyle (“Do you know why it’s called Smoke Bluffs?” April 14), in which the author indicates the main users of this park are walkers.