Opinion

The cleanup of derelict vessels in the Mamquam Blind Channel by the Squamish Streamkeepers Society, a volunteer environmental group, once again put the spotlight on a festering issue that has plagued West Coast communities for decades.

EDITOR, So much is written about the evils of "strip malls" and "bedroom communities." Actually, I find the continued objection to both rather tiresome.

EDITOR, I agree with all the helpful hints to pedestrians and drivers. I would like to add one basicpolicy that seems to have been forgotten over time.

EDITOR, So much is written about the evils of "strip malls" and "bedroom communities." Actually, I find the continued objection to both rather tiresome.

You recognize the old familiar feeling; the bitter taste in your mouth, the dryness in your throat, the rag-like texture of your tongue. Pale and shaky, you sit down slowly, staring at the evidence of what you obviously did but can hardly remember.

Super Bowl Sunday is again upon us and tens of millions all across the globe will be glued to their TVs to watch the hard-hitting action. Others may be tuning in strictly to see Beyonce perform, but that's besides the point.

EDITOR, Every day we find judgment - from our peers, our family, co-workers and even strangers. Either we are the ones judging or they are the ones judging us. Why is that? I need to ask, what gives us the right and the urge to judge one another.

Seven years ago, Western Forest Products officials announced that they were permanently closing the Woodfibre pulp mill on the northwestern shore of Howe Sound.

This has been a busy month for the staff at the Squamish Public Library and it continues! Tonight, Thursday (Jan. 24) the library and the Squamish Writer's Group is holding an open house and open mic from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

New policies speed up processes