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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.
Delicious Treats at the Hilltop House

Delicious Treats at the Hilltop House

When you attend the Strawberry Social at Hilltop House tomorrow (June 11) from 1:30 to 3 p.m., you will enjoy delicious strawberry shortcake and tea or coffee for only $4.
The age-old debate — and no end in sight

The age-old debate — and no end in sight

The current state of European Union reminds me of the classic Chuck-E-Cheese game Whac-a-Mole, where a rubber mallet is used to smack plastic moles on the head as they pop out of different holes.
Road trip to YVR

Road trip to YVR

There is nothing I like better than a trip to the airport. Usually it means we are about to embark upon another trip, another adventure, another city. But today I went on a different kind of trip to YVR.
Mixed uses, mixed results

Mixed uses, mixed results

Is there any rhyme or reason to recent municipal rezoning decisions? The quick answer is yes, no and maybe. Despite an extensive $7 million amenities package, the B.C.
Kudos to the anti-HST warrior

Kudos to the anti-HST warrior

Growing up in South Delta, it was always interesting to motor down Arthur Drive.
DOS 'roadblocks' decried

DOS 'roadblocks' decried

Editor's note: The following letter was sent to Squamish's mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication.
Optimistic about waste

Optimistic about waste

EDITOR, Each North American person produces an average of 4.5 pounds of garbage every day. Canadians generate about 30 million tonnes of waste annually, 24 of which are discarded as waste.
Building community

Building community

The May 27 edition of The Chief included a letter to the editor from a reader from Garibaldi Highlands who offered complaints about the purported rudeness of his and his wife's neighbours toward the couple, who have lived in the area for about six mo
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