Opinion

Since moving out west from my native Montreal some 15 years ago, I've frequently been asked what I miss most about my former home.

It's true what they say - whoever "they" are with their wise and spiffy sayings - that time flies. It does indeed fly, right over the top of us, where it likes to splatter our finery with a big mess of "Boy, am I old.

For the second time in three months, the proponents of a mega-development proposed near Squamish have either been forced to, or seen fit to voluntarily, scale back their plans.

It's true what they say - whoever "they" are with their wise and spiffy sayings - that time flies. It does indeed fly, right over the top of us, where it likes to splatter our finery with a big mess of "Boy, am I old.

EDITOR, I do appreciate the mayor's written reply to my concerns about the cost of removing derelict vessels in our waters. The proposal from the Union of B.C.

EDITOR, Re: "Another blow to wild salmon," Letters, Chief, Jan. 23.

EDITOR, The Squamish Food Bank Society received generous support from Squamish businesses during December. We just want to take a moment to thank Squamish businesses, residents and volunteers for their support.

An Eldercollege course for those 55 years and up in French conversation is planned at Capilano University starting on Thursday (Feb. 6) at 10 a.m. You will need to have a little background in French, either in your studies or in your experience.

((ital precede)) Conscience makes cowards of us all Shakespeare I am writing from Toronto. My family home is split like a caucus, my sister working in the arts, and my father a staunch, Harper-loving conservative.

EDITOR, Hats off to the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation for spreading its wings and its money throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.