Opinion

Citizens and visitors of Squamish all gathered at the head of Howe Sound one day last March.

On Feb. 14, I sat at an information meeting at Howe Sound Brew Pub, listening to a group of adults explain to the community that they were building a skate bowl under Quest University for experienced skaters to use when the weather was bad.

LNG export is like a high schooler planning to wind up working in a gas station. A noble job to be sure, but it seems more of a plan B to me.

What can spur economic development, spark revitalization, shape our collective consciousness, reduce crime, be a catalyst for change and inspire innovation while reducing stress and invigorating public spaces? I’ll give you a hint.

Our culture is so focused on youth that even teens entering their 20s believe they are old, and when they reach their 30s, they’re sure of it, so a 40th birthday party can feel a little like a wake.

It’s easy to believe that your opinion, your questions and your concerns will have no effect on whether Squamish becomes home to a liquefied natural gas plant or not.

Mayor and council, I would like to understand how the new organic garbage collection could be exciting to the gardeners of Squamish who have already bought expensive composters and use the compost on their own gardens.

As president of the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia, a former ship’s captain and a long-time resident of the North Shore, I am compelled to share some facts about LNG shipping safety that lend support to positive consideration of Woodfibre LN

Re: “Part of estuary to be blocked off for six months: Squamish River Watershed Society begins restoration project in March,” Feb. 26. I am concerned. Having an estuary in a growing urban area may prove wrong in time.

All communities of Howe Sound are worried the Woodfibre LNG proposal will be steamrolled through. I am adding my comments from Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast perspective.