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Why we accept politicians' lies

Why we accept politicians' lies

Why do politicians say things that aren’t true? Information comes out seemingly every day about things politicians say that are untrue, can’t be verified or imaginary.
An idea to help children break through poverty

An idea to help children break through poverty

Sometimes it takes speaking to others to realize how lucky we are. Last week, one of our writers talked to mothers about how they scrimp and save to make ends meet every month.
How perfect is your life?

How perfect is your life?

If it’s not posted on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, did it really happen? If we enjoy a vacation, get a promotion at work or spend time with friends and do not post on the Internet about it, does it matter? There’s a stark difference between our re
Branding of Squamish gains momentum

Branding of Squamish gains momentum

Last September, the Squamish Branding, Development and Marketing Action Plan was unveiled following an intensive consultation exercise.
Letter from young boy: Stop littering in our rivers

Letter from young boy: Stop littering in our rivers

My name is Joey Buchanan, I am eight years old and live in Squamish. I fish the Squamish River a lot with my dad. Each time we go fishing on the walk to and from the river, I find a ton of garbage. I wish that people would pack out what they pack in.
Letter: Serious conversation needed about value of water

Letter: Serious conversation needed about value of water

I have lived in the Sea to Sky Corridor since 1985 and I have never seen a drier year. There was little snow last winter and virtually no rain this summer. Watering and fire restrictions are in effect for good reason.
Letter: Howe Sound 'well suited' for LNG

Letter: Howe Sound 'well suited' for LNG

While Woodfibre LNG Limited appreciates the opinions shared in “Woodfibre LNG’s ad is misleading,” (letter to the editor, August 13), it’s very important to separate opinion from fact.
A silly kiss is not a crime

A silly kiss is not a crime

If you’ve ever been sexually assaulted, you know that it is far more damaging than a peck on the cheek.
Let’s talk incomes, shall we?

Let’s talk incomes, shall we?

What do you make a year? Every year, municipalities release Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) reports that include the remuneration paid to staff and council.
Change is possible

Change is possible

I travel a lot. In the space of one week this month, I was in Halifax, Toronto (twice), Montreal and back here to wonderful Squamish.
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