Opinion

Welcome to Squamish. We flew home from Madrid last night after almost seven glorious weeks in France and Spain. Flung our tired, jet-lagged bodies into bed, and woke up to the thunderous sound of rain.

About four years ago, yours truly and his sweetheart embarked on a little hike down a forested pathway to one of the many beaches that line Puget Sound in Washington State.

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to Neil McKinnon and Kevin Thomson, organizers of the GranFondo Whistler. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

Editor's note: This is a copy of a letter to the District of Squamish. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

Never been to our local airport? Tomorrow (Aug. 27) is your chance to take part in the Squamish Airport Community Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After more than a quarter of a century in public life, Corinne Lonsdale will soon be throwing in the towel.

Most people come to Squamish for rock climbing, kiteboarding or biking. For me it was the rock climbing, or at least it was at first.

EDITOR, I wish to respond to the article, "No crossing for cars in GranFondo" (Chief, Aug.

Editor, When will the city planners and BIA get it? Squamish may be the outdoor rec capital for young people but Squamish has and will have more seniors and disabled people.

EDITOR, Murray Gamble's letter in your Aug. 12 edition ("Regional transit in the making") errs slightly in its description of West Vancouver's Blue Bus transit system in stating that it is "independent from TransLink.