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Oceanfront is wasting money

Oceanfront is wasting money

Editor, For many years I have lived in Squamish and watched how my taxes have been wasted on the Nexen site. Isn't it up to $9 million? There is nothing to show for it except for a dog-walking trail.
An Oceanfront for children

An Oceanfront for children

Editor, The following is my letter of support for the Squamish Oceanfront sub area plan ["Oceanfront plans take tangible step," The Chief, Nov. 5].
There's no denying substance abuse problems

There's no denying substance abuse problems

Do we have a problem with drug use in Squamish? Of course we do. Any substance one can think of is available in Squamish. We are on the main route between Vancouver, a major access port for drugs in Canada, and Whistler, a serious party town.
Falling into autumn's familiarity

Falling into autumn's familiarity

I love autumn. I love the smell of the leaves and the chill in the air. And although summertime really is when the living is easy, it's during autumn that I feel the most hope for the future. There is something about autumn that is paradoxical.
Active Remembrance

Active Remembrance

This week we gather to remember the men and women who've made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure freedoms we take for granted by wearing poppies, exchanging stories of loved ones who have fought in hopes of making the world better and observing a momen
A bright future

A bright future

Editor, As a nine-year Squamish resident and business owner, I have been intently watching and participating in the six-year process of the maturation of an incredible plan for the Oceanfront lands.
The needs of the many

The needs of the many

This letter was sent to Mayor Greg Gardner and copied to The Chief for publication It was wonderful to see the vast preparations that have gone in to making sure the new development on the waterfront lands in Squamish is suitable, accessible and enjo
A peek into a 'perfect' system

A peek into a 'perfect' system

Covering politics lends many journalists to espouse pretty strong opinions. "If only the government would only strike that perfect balance, everyone could live in a Utopia.
One great step

One great step

Editor, Having attended and participated in almost every Oceanfront planning event in the last six years, I'd just like to say thanks to the district and SODC experts for really listening and incorporating ideas from the community into what I think i
Where's Joan?

Where's Joan?

Feeling a little discombobulated? Wondering where your provincial government is headed? Wondering what that means for you as a West Vancouver-Sea to Sky resident? We'd love to help you with that, but the person best suited to speak to you about it -
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