Opinion

The thing I’ve noticed about common sense is it isn’t exactly a common thing. This thought occurs to me almost every week when I’m proofreading the police report in our newspaper on production day.

For the past few weeks, being the parent of public-school students in B.C. has felt like one living in a banana republic — you know, where public facilities (in this case schools) are open some of the time, but not at other times.

The late, great American comedian Milton Berle once said “a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours.” Two years ago a sleepy driver behind the wheel of a pickup truck obliterated the Squamish entrance sign.

Editor’s note: This is a letter to B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender. It was copied to the Squamish Chief for publication. I am the parent of two children who attend public schools in Squamish. (They are in Grades 3 and 5.

Water is in the headlines all around us, and this should inspire us to take a moment to appreciate the water we get to enjoy in Squamish.

Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter to District of Squamish council and staff. It was copied to the Squamish Chief for publication. Being a resident of Clarke Drive on Hospital Hill, I’m very concerned about the proposed Kingswood Development.

Business Briefs columnist Lynn Pasko takes a look at Squamish's business world

I would like to thank the city for the lovely dust storms and coating of cars and homes, and the increased level of dirt and dust I now get to clean up daily because of the decision to cut down forested land to builda campground for Squamish Live.

Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter to District of Squamish council and staff. It was copied to the Squamish Chief for publication. I have been a resident and homeowner at 38163 Clarke Dr. on Hospital Hill since May 1997.

Mr. Weston’s letter promoting Enbridge last week has prompted me to share my experience of 26 summers plying our northern coastal waters as a commercial fisherman.