Opinion

A long time ago, in what seems like a galaxy far, far away, I was an awkward and (even more) geeky high school student who, like every other Canadian high school student, had to read George Orwell's novel 1984.

Aside for my continuing love of cartoons and super heroes, I don't consider myself to be an innocent or particularly naïve person.

Imagine discovering a new drug that could keep people more active and healthy with reduced risk of chronic disease, that improves learning and education, that captivates children and youth to be connected to the natural instead of the virtual world.

Editor, As we go through changes in the education system in Squamish, it is rather important to keep in mind the positive contributions of our schools rather than being guided by the dollar.

Editor, Next time you visit this park, remember that not too long ago water flowed through this park. This beautiful waterway was then filled in, but not with just any old fill.

Editor, Last Wednesday, when every other Don Ross student was wearing purple for gay pride, I was one of those "no fun freddies" who wasn't ["Students rally to fight bullying," The Chief, Oct. 22].

Downtown business owners, residents and stakeholders will undoubtedly be very pleased to hear that the District of Squamish has once again turned its sights to the planning of the town's central neighbourhood.

Two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken fillets, two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and the Colonels special sauce.

I spent all day Saturday at VanDusen Botanical Gardens reviewing some common disease problems of trees, flowers and shrubs, which many of us have in the garden.

Imagine a community coming together to help its children, youth and families to avoid problems like violence, drugs and other high risk behaviours.