Opinion

EDITOR, There's something unseemly and out of kilter with people like Conservative John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, who say one thing to get elected, and then do exactly the opposite once they are.

EDITOR, Have you ever required child care? Attended a Strong Start program? Do you know anyone who has a developmental disability? Is safe, affordable housing important to you? Do you know someone who has faced job loss or the obstacles encountered a

Well, folks, the cat-and-mouse game is finally over. The elected denizens of muni hall, led by our venerable senior councillor Corinne Lonsdale, have passed a motion to consider a salary raise in the 2011 budget discussions.

EDITOR, Re. "Smoking rules affect senior," Chief, Feb. 11. Dr. Daly, chief medical officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, has stated the goal of the new "no smoking on the property" policy is the protection of patients,residents, staff and visitors.

There is a hog farm in Utah with 1.5 million pigs. It makes bacon cheap, but it's absurd - the pigs produce more solid waste each day than the entire city of Los Angeles.

From a purely budgetary standpoint, now might not be the best time for Squamish lawmakers to talk about increasing their own pay.

Editor's note: This letter was sent to the board of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. It was copied to The Chief for publication.

EDITOR, Iditarod dogs are not indomitable animals. Dr. Michael Davis told Phillipa Gardiner ("Sled dogs are super athletes," Chief, Feb.

Feb. 15, 2011 was a very significant day for the District of Squamish. On that day, our staff tabled three reports that are fundamental to managing our municipality in a responsible and sustainable manner.

EDITOR, I'd like to propose that Squamish implement a ban on single-use plastic bags. Single-use plastic bags present a great threat to our environment on multiple levels.