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What were they thinking?

What were they thinking?

At the risk of offending some of our more sensitive readers, besmirching my good reputation and making my mom rather ashamed - I'll admit I've committed acts of vandalism. Many of us have, I think, in our youth.
Say goodbye to your record store guy

Say goodbye to your record store guy

It's kind of strange and sad to find out you can be replaced by technology. Before becoming a journalist and writer, I paid my way through university by working shifts at a large record store.
Is it really so horrible?

Is it really so horrible?

An Open Letter to the Letter Writers of Squamish, It appears that the traffic complaints about the GranFondo are based on personal importance and/or stubbornness.
Big cat 'a beautiful sight'

Big cat 'a beautiful sight'

EDITOR, It was approximately three weeks ago when I embarked on my morning run on the trails behind our house only to notice a posted sign alerting me not to go further. Cougars were nearby! Apparently there were two of them.
Fall fair, Fondo don't mix

Fall fair, Fondo don't mix

Editor's note: This letter was sent to Mayor Greg Gardner and Kevin Ramsay, CAO for the District of Squamish. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Re. GranFondo.
Soccer game times changed

Soccer game times changed

EDITOR, Squamish Youth Soccer will celebrate the opening day of its 2011-'12 season on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Smart Meters not so smart

Smart Meters not so smart

EDITOR, We've been hearing a lot of concern about Smart Meters recently from communities like Squamish.
A slice of France in your garden

A slice of France in your garden

Welcome to Squamish. We flew home from Madrid last night after almost seven glorious weeks in France and Spain. Flung our tired, jet-lagged bodies into bed, and woke up to the thunderous sound of rain.
A train's a-comin'

A train's a-comin'

About four years ago, yours truly and his sweetheart embarked on a little hike down a forested pathway to one of the many beaches that line Puget Sound in Washington State.
'Rational' approach needed

'Rational' approach needed

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to Neil McKinnon and Kevin Thomson, organizers of the GranFondo Whistler. It was copied to The Chief for publication.
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