Opinion

EDITOR,I left the area where I grew up for the same variety of reasons as other people. Recently I've been reading more about my old home and comparing it to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, where I live now.

British Columbia journalists came under fire on two separate fronts this week in situations that, on their face, couldn't be more different.

Christmas tree chipping by donation is being offered by the 4th Squamish Scouts tomorrow and Sunday (Jan. 8 and 9) at the Village Green Garden Centre on Mamquam Road.

Confused about the government's five-year-old effort to transform the way the province's most vulnerable children are protected? Well, you're in good company because it appears the civil servants responsible for acting on those changes are too - so m

On behalf of council I would like to wish everyone a happy and productive 2011. We are already well into this year's work. Tuesday (Jan. 4) was a full afternoon and evening of committee and council meetings.

EDITOR, I would like to say I disagree with some rather ignorant and offensive statements made by Mr. Phillip Trueman in his letter "No Pay for 'Sick' Days" in the Dec. 24 edition of The Chief.

I know lots of folks who get the flu shot every year, tank up on vitamin C, eat right and exercise, and also fanatically use that anti-bacterial hand goo whenever they can - all in a diligent effort to stave off illness during the winter months.

EDITOR, Re. "Bill enjoys broad-based support," Letters, The Chief, Dec. 17.

EDITOR, I give kudos to Jim Harvey for sharing his concerns and fears with us in his letter, Oceanfront development plan sparks scepticism, published in the Friday, Dec. 31 edition of your paper.

Which local charitable organization encourages Squamish business owners to donate to their cause only to turn these financial contributions into profits for a multinational corporation? Community Christmas Care, a local Christian organization determi