Opinion

Barbara Busalacchi Whistler

Editor, I was deeply troubled to read in the Chief that the District of Squamish had hired a trapper to kill beavers along Loggers Lane ("District trapper kills 12 beavers," Oct. 26, The Chief online).

I would like to introduce myself to readers as the newest reporter with The Chief. My name is Zoe Szuch (pronounced "such") and I was born and raised in Toronto.

These days when it comes to the law and order agenda the looming question is whether we should exchange the RCMP for a provincial contingent.

Here we are in the early days of flu season, but this is not the flu season we have been accustomed to, is it? Not only is it time for the usual seasonal flu, but this time we are also seeing the spread of a new flu, H1N1.

Editor, It is with frustration that I write this as I've recently learned that Greyhound has cancelled the morning bus route from Squamish to Vancouver as of Nov. 9.

Editor, We would like to comment on Mr. McIlwaine's letter opposing the Macdonald Place Trail ["Proposed trail will ruin cul-de-sac," The Chief, Oct. 23]. From our own experience the presence of a community trail enhances our community. Like Mr.

It's been called "corporate blackmail," "extortion," "bullying," "a ploy," and "heavy-handed.

Editor, The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council wants to sincerely thank everyone who participated in our region's very first community weed pull, which was held Sunday Oct. 18 in both Squamish and Pemberton.

Editor, In response to a petition on Facebook and a previous letter to the editor published in this paper in response to my North Yards development proposal, I'd like to share with the citizens of Squamish the following points I presented at a city c