Opinion

EDITOR, The latest B.C. Liberal smart-meter rip-off is for the most part going unreported and without public debate.

EDITOR, Regarding the proposed Sea to Sky Gondola project: as a longtime frequent backcountry user, I would like to present a few observations. First of all, contrary to what many people somehow believe, access to the backcountry in the lower B.C.

OK, so it was in a previous millennium and on a different type of bike.

Last week I attended an historic event: the inaugural meeting of the B.C. Mayors' Caucus. It is the first time that the mayors of B.C. have gathered together. We are seeking a new partnership with the provincial and federal governments.

Can we officially declare that Hollywood has run out of ideas? Looking at the list of summer "blockbusters" coming to a cinema near you has left me somewhat flabbergasted.

The Energizer Bunny and the proposed Garibaldi at Squamish resort appear to have a lot in common. Both just keep on going and going, marching in circles to a repetitive drumbeat, without apparently getting anywhere.

The dogwood or cornus tree/shrubs and even ground cover family are perhaps one of the most quintessential West Coast favourites in the garden.

EDITOR, I am a 20-year resident of Whistler.

I love horror movies. I don't mean the current batch of so-called "torture porn"-style slasher flicks in which it's more about gross-out than true terror.

Editor's note: This is a letter to the chair and directors of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. It was copied to The Chief for publication.