Opinion

I weigh a good 25 pounds more than I did this time last year when I moved to Squamish permanently. I went from a size zero to a… largish-medium. My stomach puffs out and I have some junk in my trunk, as the kids say.

Like many Sea to Sky residents, I just received a glossy brochure in the mail from Woodfibre LNG, promoting itself as a positive for our community and great stewards of the environment.

Less than a week following the success of Bike Day in Canada, I was saddened to hear about the tragic loss of two members of Whistler’s cycling community in addition to a member of the Lil’wat First Nation.

I am writing this letter in response to the article regarding the cat killed by the coyote. The grieving woman states that she thinks cats are happier if left to roam.

I can no longer take it when it comes to the LNG topic at Woodfibre or for that matter within this province. It’s time for a timeout on the topic. How about a three month timeout? I for one am sitting on the fence when it comes to LNG.

Ever since my early childhood years, I’ve had two traits in extreme abundance – curiosity and a “never give up” attitude. I would drive my parents crazy by asking a million questions, then never accepting the simple answer.

I’ve never been the most politically correct person.That’s not to say I’m bigoted or racist in any way, but, as has been widely attributed to one of my heroes – Mark Twain – I’ve always felt that “sacred cows make the best hamburger.

It seems the marijuana party has begun, and many people are rolling a joint and smiling broadly.

To the concerned parent(s): Regarding the “suspicious activity by two adults dressed in furry fox costumes” approaching young children at Stan Clarke Park on Friday, May 29, my friend and I were the furry mascots in the park.

I received my 2015 tax bill this week, and I found that property taxes rose a whopping 8.7 per cent and utility taxes rose 19.2 per cent. However, the budget notice for 2015 states an increase of 3.6 per cent for the property taxes and a 9.