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Shame and celebration

Shame and celebration

It's the morning after what was supposed to be one of Vancouver's, and British Columbia's, shining moments, and all we can feel is disappointment, shame and disgust.
A pre-election reality check

A pre-election reality check

Earlier this month local households received the latest instalment of their municipal tax bills along with an encouraging newsletter from council outlining the district's "new and important initiatives and accomplishments.
The Test of Me

The Test of Me

You know those kids who truly believe that if they try hard enough, they can actually fly? Well, I was one of those. In my dreams I could do it, so there must be some way to make it happen, right? Well, as you might have guessed, it never did.
Key industries being missed

Key industries being missed

EDITOR, The recent Chief article highlighting the post-Olympic trend in local unemployment levels ("Squamish EI increase tops in B.C." June 3), though not unexpected, remains a cause for concern.
The future is in 3D

The future is in 3D

I'm amazed when I think about just how long 3D technology has been kicking around.
Garden Tour 2011: A living art exhibit

Garden Tour 2011: A living art exhibit

What are you doing June 26? If you do not already have firm plans, I suggest you mark your calendars and grab a ticket to the 2011 Squamish Garden Tour.
Tax justice delayed for businesses

Tax justice delayed for businesses

A review of British Columbia's industrial property taxes has ground to a halt, nine months after a promised deadline to resolve longstanding business concerns about those rates.
Squamish's 'cup' runneth over

Squamish's 'cup' runneth over

Wow, summer is here! Not only do we live in the best province in the best country in the world, but we most definitely live in the best community.
Tossing tradition on the trash heap

Tossing tradition on the trash heap

If you're Ana Santos, being born into a Spanish family of bullfighting fanatics breaks even the mould of a bad joke. I never learned to laugh about it.
Plan a stay-cation in Squamish

Plan a stay-cation in Squamish

It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago. No, no - it's all right. You were busy and it slipped your mind. I understand, and besides, I don't usually make a big deal out of my birthday anyway.
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