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Are we ready?

Are we ready?

Now that the summer festival season is over, Squamish council has a lot on its plate as it reaches the one-year-to-go mark until the next election.
Memorable summer

Memorable summer

EDITOR, I spent my summer working for Sea to Sky Community Services. I have been working with a group of adults with developmental disabilities, enhancing their summer activity and community involvement.
Outdoor movie night to wrap up summer

Outdoor movie night to wrap up summer

Tonight (Thursday, Aug. 29) is the night to take the family to the O'Siyam Pavilion in downtown Squamish when the popular movie E.T. will be shown at 8:30 p.m.
Curbing pollution

Curbing pollution

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication. My letter of July 17 ("Channel water 'foul,'" Chief, Aug. 1) was acknowledged and tabled into the council meeting of Aug. 20.
Outdoor movie night to wrap up summer

Outdoor movie night to wrap up summer

Tonight (Thursday, Aug. 29) is the night to take the family to the O'Siyam Pavilion in downtown Squamish when the popular movie E.T. will be shown at 8:30 p.m.
Welcome, leviathans

Welcome, leviathans

In May 2010, a grey whale visited Howe Sound for what was believed to be the first time in approximately 100 years.
A sensible cannabis policy

A sensible cannabis policy

For many years, the default approach to marijuana has been prohibition. That this has not worked well is beyond doubt and the time has come to find a better approach. The answer, according to the group Sensible B.C.
PM's move defended

PM's move defended

EDITOR, The Prime Minister announced on August 19th that he would prorogue Parliament. The House is expected to resume sitting by mid-October. I acknowledge and am eager to address some of the concerns and myths surrounding prorogation.
Travels with plants

Travels with plants

Ciao from Bellaria, Italy. I've been on vacation with my family for the past month touring around Italy, Switzerland and Croatia.
Water, water everywhere, and none to drink!

Water, water everywhere, and none to drink!

Stage 3 watering restrictions were put in place lest we find ourselves in the above-noted position.