Opinion

Welcome to my inaugural monthly business column where I will share with you interesting bits of news pertaining to our business community. Sea to Sky Adventure Co.

Mark this one down as a candidate for stupid idea of the week: The move to repeal British Columbia's law making it mandatory to wear a helmet while bicycling.

The Bear Aware Program is up and running with a broader scope for 2012. For the past eight years, Bear Aware has been educating the residents and visitors of Squamish on how to reduce conflict between humans and bears.

EDITOR, After reading MP John Weston's reassuring words aboutBill C-38 ("Supporting C-38," Chief, June 14), I cannot help but question: Why have these critical changes to environmental legislation been concealed within layers of a budget implementati

EDITOR, I'd like to take the opportunity to address some misinformation that has been circulating about Bill C-38, the Budget Implementation Act. Bill C-38 will provide clear advantages for the Canadian economy.

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

EDITOR, I have been reading so many complaints about teachers. I am not a teacher, nor do I work in the schools. I was saddened to read the letter by Dave Hofer ("Way to go, students," Chief, June 7).

EDITOR, I just had a close encounter with the Squamish Valley wolves that Greg Gerhart saw last month ("Wolves spotted near Squamish," Chief, May 10). I was out walking my dogs between the Squamish and Ashlu rivers.

In one year James Patterson can put his name on 50 novels. In one year, a country can start a war. In a year, a couple might fall in and out of love 10 times before falling back in again.

Eighty per cent of all hirings in Canada are done through the "hidden" job market. Networking is therefore essential for finding a job.