Opinion

It can never be stressed enough that when choosing plants, trees or shrubs, the rule of thumb is to select the plant for the right conditions. You can't grow roses in the shade, and most hostas will not perform in bright sunshine.

The water-cooler talk on Monday morning goes something like this: "Hey, we're not doin' too well lately, but I still think that we're gonna win." "Yeah, but I'm not jumping off the bandwagon; I'm not a fair-weather fan.

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In memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease, please join the Squamish and District Labour Committee at the Workers' Memorial at Pavilion Park on Cleveland Avenue on Sunday (May 1) at 12:15

George Jean Nathan, an American journalist, critic and essayist from the early 20th century, wrote that, "Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

EDITOR, Re: "Salmon, anyone?" Editorial, April 22. When it comes to questions of sustainability, it seems everyone has a different perspective, a different motivation - and a different calculation by which to assess need and success. For B.C.

This Saturday, April 30, 2011 is a historic day for Squamish. An audience of more than 700 will celebrate Quest University Canada's first graduating class at the commencement ceremony.

EDITOR, I would like to offer a polite response to Bruce Kay's letter ("Strategic voting urged," Chief, April 22). I do not condone Stephen Harper's actions as Prime Minister.

Editor's note: This is a letter to Squamish mayor and council. It was copied to The Chief for publication. I would like to commend Councillor Raiser for his attempt at trying to resurrect the failed $30,000 budget allocation for trail maintenance.

The Gulf Island Film and Television School has declared itself the "unofficial" media centre for the Green Party of Canada and plans to roll out a series of videos in support of party leader Elizabeth May, Public Eye has learned.