Opinion

It is a rite of passage for the 16-year-old, something awaited with anxiety and desire by most teens. When the time comes, they take it very seriously, studying hard in advance. Then they get their learner's permit.

Editor, The discussions with CN in Whistler about excessive railway noise in Squamish were at least acknowledging the issue, and thanks to the participants ["CN meets with district regarding noise," The Chief, Oct. 1].

"Let them eat cake.

Editor, I hope that you don't hold yourself to the same standards you expect from the organizers of the Granfondo, i.e. get it perfect the first time or don't bother trying again.

Public Eye has learned of another senior energy, mines and petroleum resources ministry official who went directly from being on the province's payroll to working for a major petroleum interest.

The president of Nestlé Waters Canada is ready to rush out here from Ontario to persuade our mayor to change his mind about the recent bottled water ban at Muni Hall.

Editor, I read with interest the letter to the editor submitted by Kimberley Armour that appeared in the Oct. 1, edition of The Squamish Chief entitled, "Support bottled water ban.

Editor, It was interesting to see that the RCMP enforcing the Criminal Code was a front page story ["Police enter bullying fray," The Chief, Oct.

Editor, It is undoubtedly good news that the province has now agreed to annex some 10 hectares of the Malamute Bluff to the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park ["Malamute bluff now protected," The Chief, Oct. 1].

I'm about to admit something I rarely do because everyone has different reactions and it often leads to awkward, unnecessary conversations - I'm a vegetarian.