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On the waterfront

On the waterfront

If Squamish's Oceanfront project ever gets off the ground - and we believe it will, perhaps as early as this summer - its development must, almost by definition, be accompanied by a strategy to ensure the orderly development of an attractive and vibr
Egg hunters revving their engines

Egg hunters revving their engines

The Easter Bunny will be at Brennan Park on Easter Sunday (March 31) at 11 a.m. to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Squamish Firefighters Association.
Getting the message out

Getting the message out

EDITOR, Freedom: One of the most wanted things in the world other than world peace. Everyone suspects the future to be full of these two things, but no. The only important thing in the world right now seems to be money.
An artistic no-brainer

An artistic no-brainer

In Copenhagen, I visited the Little Mermaid. She sat calmly on a rock beside the promenade, her bronze body shining in the sun. In London, I happened upon the Barge Master and Swan Master. And in Seattle I met a Hammering Man.
Take a ride on the Dinosaur Train

Take a ride on the Dinosaur Train

On your list of things to do with the kids during this Spring Break is to be sure to visit the West Coast Railway Heritage Park and take a ride on the Dinosaur Train and check out the dinosaur characters throughout the park.
Postal workers sound off

Postal workers sound off

Editor's note: This is a letter to Squamish's mayor and council. It was forwarded to The Chief for publication. In January, Canada Post informed us they are considering downsizing the post office on 38064 Cleveland Ave.
Bye-bye Mr. Mom

Bye-bye Mr. Mom

There's a new kind of dad in town cue the tumbleweeds and low whistling that instantly makes you think old Hollywood western. This dad may not have the swagger of Clint Eastwood, but he's as original as Dirty Harry.
Rebel with a Cause

Rebel with a Cause

I remember CBC radio personality Bill Richardson saying, when he came to Squamish for a public library fundraiser, he felt public libraries and public schools were the two most important institutions that we have to protect our democracy, because the
What do you think?

What do you think?

Council is in the midst of budget discussions. We have had a great deal of reports and information that clearly outlines our infrastructure deficit.
Senatorial thoughts

Senatorial thoughts

EDITOR, Any consideration on the Senate must ask what's it for ("The Senate and other 'excesses,'" Moving Planets, Chief, March 7). The answer to that is whatever one's imagination gives, for there is nothing clearly designated.