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Waves of change on oceanfront in Squamish

Waves of change on oceanfront in Squamish

Eleven years ago, when the District of Squamish received the oceanfront lands from the provincial government, it was greeted with considerable excitement and buzz.
Support your local businesses – or they'll vanish

Support your local businesses – or they'll vanish

I was strolling to work on Cleveland Avenue the other day, and as I passed the empty glassed façade of a former business plastered with a “For Rent” sign, I lamented all the different places that were now closed.
Rescue in Squamish: Help them to help you

Rescue in Squamish: Help them to help you

If you get lost in the woods and are scared and injured, they’re the ones who are going to find you and bring you back to safety.
Squamish needs to mitigate against risk of oil slicks

Squamish needs to mitigate against risk of oil slicks

The recent bunker fuel spill in English Bay from the M/V Marathassa sent the news media into overdrive and offered ample opportunity for high political drama and grandstanding by public officials.
Letter: Urgent need to fight poverty

Letter: Urgent need to fight poverty

How was your Easter? Did you spend it with friends and family? Was it a non-event, given that you do not observe Christian holidays; simply a long weekend to catch up on rest or errands? Chances are, you did not go hungry.
Letter: Letter writer missed point

Letter: Letter writer missed point

I refer to H. Mitchell Stevens’s letter (“We believe MP Weston is in error,” March 26).
Letter: Concerned with Fortis permit denial

Letter: Concerned with Fortis permit denial

As a Squamish resident and taxpayer for the past six years, I want to add my voice to the concerns raised by former mayor Rob Kirkham in his recent letter on the Fortis Gas permit denial.
Letter: Thanks for LGBTQ coverage

Letter: Thanks for LGBTQ coverage

I want to thank The Squamish Chief for its continuing interest in covering the concerns of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer+ (LGBTQ+) individuals in Squamish and its ongoing support of Safe ’n’ Sound Squamish, a new LGBTQ+/straight alliance organizatio
Letter: Elk crossing sign needed

Letter: Elk crossing sign needed

Re: “Elk killed near Squamish,” March 25.
Letter: Blue Trees enhance Squamish's nature

Letter: Blue Trees enhance Squamish's nature

Re: “No blue trees, please,” Editorial, April 2. I agree that Squamish is one of the most beautiful places in the northwest and a wonderful respite for Vancouverites and others from the urban centre.