Opinion

You should never make decisions because you're mad; they will come back and haunt you. About a year and a half ago I made one of those decisions... to run for council, and now with budget season upon us, I am in the middle of a "haunted house.

Editor's note: This is a letter addressed to the Squamish community. It was copied to The Chief for publication. I am writing to thank you for your amazing support over the past two weeks.

I cut my teeth as a journalist at a time when computers were mostly of the pickup-truck-sized, mainframe variety, pages were laid out using blue-lined paper flats and waxing machines, and most news gathering was done either by going out in the commun

EDITOR, I just wanted to say that I'm really looking forward to the opening of Mags on 99. The bright yellow building will soon surpass the newly inflated "Arches" as the beacon of Squamish.

EDITOR, Many readers have been contacting me wondering about the next Moving Planets column. They may know that I've got my hat in the ring for the upcoming provincial election on May 14.

Last August, Royal Bank recorded $2.24 billion in profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 - the largest profit for any Canadian financial institution and a 73 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2011.

EDITOR, remembering the cherry blossoms at Stan Clarke Park brings tears. I just wanted to say that the beautiful cherry trees that once scattered their perfect blossoms around Stan Clarke Park are not forgotten and are sadly missed this spring.

Oh, it's a hard life ordering new flowers for the nursery. It is wonderful to be bombarded with all the newest and latest and greatest additions to the botanical world. Talk about your eye candy.

EDITOR, Yesterday (Monday, April 8), the District of Squamish had a budget open house discussion at city hall and I was unable to attend. As a taypayer in Squamish, once again we are getting an increase in our taxes, the latest I have heard is 11.

This evening (April 11) at 6:30 p.m. the Squamish Public Library and the Sea to Sky Women's Health Network will welcome Helen Croza, MA, to the library to share her knowledge on "Consumed with Weight Loss." A special evening at St.