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Give kids some breathing room

Give kids some breathing room

At the park, I love listening to children play and am constantly fascinated by the way in which parents and caregivers interact with their charges.
CBC: My familiar boarder

CBC: My familiar boarder

When I was young, Sunday nights meant The Beachcombers. My brother and I would pack into our favourite chair in front of the television, eager to see what adventures log salvager Nick Adonidas and his rival Relic would get into.
Don't (pay) raise a stink

Don't (pay) raise a stink

EDITOR, To the people that think the councillors' pay raise stinks or that they are robbing the town's coffers, I say look elsewhere for your stench.
Of taxes and turf

Of taxes and turf

When Western Forest Products shut down the Woodfibre pulp mill in 2006, the District of Squamish lost something like $1.7 million in property taxes, not to mention 325 good-paying jobs.
Pipeline not worth the risks

Pipeline not worth the risks

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to Joan McIntyre, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. It was copied to The Chief for publication.
Gondola idea 'an atrocity'

Gondola idea 'an atrocity'

EDITOR, My name is Ed Cooper. In 1961 I - together with Jim Baldwin - made the first ascent of the Grand Wall of the Stawamus Chief. What an epic it was at the time, with almost daily newspaper reports.
'Reclassification' unacceptable

'Reclassification' unacceptable

EDITOR, I am Canadian citizen extremely concerned with the current initiative by Sea to Sky Gondola Corp. and/or GroundEffects Development Inc.
Gym idea opposed

Gym idea opposed

EDITOR, I would like to state my position that I 100 per cent disapprove of millions of my tax money going to invest in a new gym. With taxes going up, there are all ready workout rooms that will be in direct competition.
Gym idea opposed

Gym idea opposed

EDITOR, I would like to state my position that I 100 per cent disapprove of millions of my tax money going to invest in a new gym. With taxes going up, there are all ready workout rooms that will be in direct competition.
'Tram' a bad idea

'Tram' a bad idea

EDITOR, I am a climber, mountain biker, skier and travel enthusiast from Portland, Ore. In my adventures, I've been fortunate enough to visit some of your wonderful provincial parks in B.C. and Alberta.
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