Opinion

Whether you were born and raised in Squamish or moved here last week, there are a number of local political issues that confront all of us. Three truths are particularly important. First, tourists don’t mind mingling with industry.

This is a brief letter to the heartless thief or thieves who found the need to steal our two new colour laser beam Christmas decorations outside our house in Garibaldi Highlands on Saturday.

Why I oppose Woodfibre LNG: The science: Climate scientists, backed by NASA and eighteen scientific associations world-wide, have finally convinced our world leaders of our dire situation.

The Squamish pipe band needs the support of Squamish, they need a place to practise. They volunteer for community events, and all they ask for is a place to practise. Alexander Mackay Brackendale

It’s a perfect opportunity to promote the Squamish brand. An early film trailer of Star Trek Beyond has been released and includes scenes from Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.

A few weeks ago I attended the lighting of the Squamish Hospice Society’s Memory Tree to take photos for the newspaper. The tree is a way for people to remember someone they have lost.

They might be a little small, they might be a little young, but that hasn’t stopped Squamish United’s U15 girls’ soccer team from winning.

I see Willow Park has become pushed beyond its use capacity. There is no money to increase the capacity.

At FortisBC, an important part of our planning process is listening to the community and responding to feedback we receive.

I support the Woodfibre LNG project because it: • provides a vehicle for comprehensive site cleanup of the old pulp mill site, benefitting the terrestrial and marine environments of Howe Sound.