Opinion

In regards to July 30 Chief article, “Ranch gets permit to host camping and events,” The Squamish Nation is objecting to the temporary use permit issued for this venue.

In my last letter, I made an observation about the gentrification in Squamish and the possibility of a $15/hour minimum wage. Most of the negative responses I received were from some of the local business owners I know in the area.

Woodfibre LNG’s “Hey Neighbour” ad attempts to lull us into false complacency and downplays the unacceptable safety risks inherent in locating an LNG terminal there.

How can B.C. meet its greenhouse emissions targets and simultaneously put all its chips on an LNG (liquefied natural gas) economy? The provincial government is asking for public input before Aug. 17 on the 2015 Climate Leadership Plan, B.C.

Let’s welcome festival-goers to our cool little city.

So the district is deciding if they need to borrow money for improvements. Why don’t they borrow the money from their extravagant paycheques? Alanah Decook Brackendale

We are back in recession. Of course, after 10 years in power, this is not Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s fault. Steady as it goes, everything is OK, or it could be worse, keep the course (downward?) are his government’s election slogans.

I’m writing to you in response to Bruce Kay’s letter to the editor, “Derelict boat bill just lip service,” July 2. Mr. Kay expressed skepticism about MP John Weston’s decisions to submit a private member’s bill late in the Parliament sessions.

The volunteer driver program for cancer patients is a wonderful, crucial program (Re: “A Friend on the Road,” July 23).

The recent District of Squamish annual report depicts a joyful environment where council and staff “work collaboratively and respectfully to achieve success.