Opinion

EDITOR, Re. Managers' departure. The lack of transparency on why Ramsay and Chalmers quit does concern me.

EDITOR, Looking back - memories take me to the bright and cheery dining room at the Renaissance and the wonderful staff, servers, caregivers and management. I treasure the friendship with the residents. Chef Susan creating good and tasty meals.

EDITOR, Squamish is a potential gem set among some of the best views in the world. Sometime in the future it will be a destination resort as desired as Whistler. The proposed gondola is a must for Squamish.

EDITOR, I am very concerned about the removal of land from the Squamish Chief Provincial Park for development. If there is to be consideration of removing land from Class A parks, it should only be after thorough public review by B.C.

EDITOR, I attended a recent council meeting where the development permit for Jason Wood's Rivendale project was on the agenda. I also attended Mr.

EDITOR, Re. Taicheng Development Proposal of Britannia Beach Absent a comprehensive growth strategy for the corridor, of which transportation is a key component, we are left with piecemeal developments that lack cohesion and foresight.

EDITOR, Congratulations to the Squamish Soccer Association on its successful campaign to get a first-rate turf field built in Squamish. The project is the culmination of many years of effort and fundraising by the volunteers of the association.

Editor's note: This is a letter to John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country. It was copied to The Chief for publication. Thank you so much for your reply to my letter regarding right-wing values.

EDITOR, I read, with interest, the rationale used by council to award the 2012 paving contract to Alpine Paving. I agree that it is important to keep residents working and local businesses viable.

I had always imagined a book-lined office with a large oak desk. There would be a coat-rack for my Harris Tweed (elbow patches, naturally) and a decanter holding some Courvoisier cognac.