Opinion

EDITOR, In recent weeks the trials of the SquamishFood Bank have been prominent in the minds of those in community concernedwithfood resources. Tuesday (Sept. 25) at 7 p.m. at the Alano Club is the food bank society AGM.

My brother has always been one of those who, liked famed playwright George Bernard Shaw, believe that "it's dangerous to be sincere unless you're also stupid.

EDITOR, I am very sad at the passing of Peter Lougheed. I first knew him in my role as a junior assistant in B.C.'s small team of people who researched and negotiated a position on patriation of the Constitution.

EDITOR, As a former high school teacher, the beginning of September always meant back-to-school. For students, it's a time for many new things at school.

I can't believe I'm actually advocating for this in a column about technology, but I think it would be a good idea for some people to take a break from their various gadgets and gizmos.

EDITOR, I had a chance last weekend on the Aug. 31 to meet some real Squamish heroes. How did I come to meet them, you may ask? Well, they saved my life.

Has this country stepped off the dock of reason altogether? Is the Shining Valley the last refuge of sanity? An Ontario woman recently filed a lawsuit against the Resort Municipality of Whistler after she sustained serious injuries in July 2011 while

The cooler nights and daytime temperatures tell us that fall is in the air.Now that some of the hotter days of summer are behind us, intrepid gardeners are filling holes in their gardens and containers with end-of-season plant bargains.

I still remember jumping for joy as a young child back in 1988 when Ben Johnson blazed through the 100-metre dash course in a world record 9.79 seconds at the Summer Olympics that year in Seoul.

Paws for a Cause is the largest event helping animals in B.C. and on Saturday (Sept. 15) our local SPCA and Scotiabank is sponsoring the annual fundraiser. It will be held at Pavilion Park in downtown Squamish starting at 10:30 a.m.