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Hospital 'Birth Wall' leaves, animals selling fast

Hospital 'Birth Wall' leaves, animals selling fast

The Squamish General Hospital's Birth Wall or mural in the maternity area of the hospital is proving very popular.
Demystifying skaters' dreams

Demystifying skaters' dreams

EDITOR, After attending the public meeting regarding the illegal skateboard bowl on Feb. 12, I decided I had heard enough of the so-called positive aspects and thought something had to be said about the reality of the situation. Of note, Mr.
Driving right through

Driving right through

EDITOR, There should be more - many more -drive-throughs along Highway 99. Let's build them into a solid wall, a dike that keeps the river of traffic flowing. Pit stops are OK - we need entry, and exit, level jobs.
'Cloak of secrecy'

'Cloak of secrecy'

EDITOR, Re. "Change needed," Letters, Chief, Feb. 14. Interesting letter by Drago Arh, pointing the finger of non-respect at our national police, who constantly live in a cloak of secrecy and unconcern for the general population.
Save Squamish's estuary

Save Squamish's estuary

Editor's note: This letter was sent to Squamish's mayor and council. It was forwarded to The Chief for publication. I recently took time to go online and view the District of Squamish Transportation Committee Meeting videos.
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week

Freedom to Read Week is observed from Feb. 23 to March 1 and freedom to read can never be taken for granted, even in Canada. It is interesting to know that books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day.
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week

Freedom to Read Week is observed from Feb. 23 to March 1 and freedom to read can never be taken for granted, even in Canada. It is interesting to know that books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day.
Cleaning up the 'shantytown'

Cleaning up the 'shantytown'

Editor's note: This is a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was forwarded to The Chief for publication. Our town has a bylaw "to prevent unsightliness and other objectionable situations." Bylaw 1868 appears to cover all possible situations.
Where there's fireworks...

Where there's fireworks...

There's nothing wrong with fireworks, as long as they're used safely and under the supervision of a responsible adult.
More than the baby blues

More than the baby blues

Leading up to and after the birth of my first daughter, my midwives were diligent about my mental health.
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