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Train drain

Train drain

Editor, Being one of the people who has brought the issue of excessive railway noise to council and having been quoted on it in The Chief ["Neighbours unite against train din," Aug.
Funds could benefit majority

Funds could benefit majority

Editor, Re: "Help Spend $750K Olympic legacy" The Chief, Aug. 13. I suggest that this significant amount of money be spent to benefit the greatest number of Squamish residents, which is one of the criteria of the submission guideline.
View of the future

View of the future

This letter was sent to District of Squamish council and copied to The Chief for publication. This letter is with regard to the proposed Oceanfront hotel in our community. I would like the council to imagine the future of Squamish.
Axe the tax

Axe the tax

This letter was sent to West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre and copied to The Chief for publication. I just want to thank you for your support regarding axing the HST.
Who's gonna do the guinea pig?

Who's gonna do the guinea pig?

For those of you scratching your head right now - "guinea pig" a ski term for the first one to hit an epic-looking but might-be-dangerous territory run. In the mountains, it's a question of potential disaster or killer fresh tracks.
The cost of alcohol

The cost of alcohol

The provincial government concluded there was continued need to encourage women not to drink alcohol when pregnant, just six months after terminating a program that helped do exactly that, Public Eye has exclusively learned.
Britannia priorities off kilter

Britannia priorities off kilter

Editor, Unless a notice is sent to every landowner in Britannia Beach so that all residents have access to all information pertaining to the aforementioned zoning change request, a meeting in Britannia will be one-sided ["Debate continues over drive-
Eating local versus organic

Eating local versus organic

If you are lucky enough to live in an area that has lots of local, organic vegetables and fruit, you are getting the cream of the crop. But for most of us, this is not the case.
Exercise boosts emotional well-being

Exercise boosts emotional well-being

In the recent research on both physical and mental health, exercise and mindfulness meditation are frequently cited as two of the best treatments for many problems.
Editorial: Getting our money's worth

Editorial: Getting our money's worth

This week The Chief reported on the recently released 2009 municipal staff salaries, undoubtedly causing more than one reader to spit out their morning coffee. Eight municipal employees making more than $100,000 - 28 making more than $75,000.
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