Opinion

Olympic fever was palpable this week as celebrations of the 2010 two-year countdown rocked communities from Halifax to Vancouver. Here in Squamish, the CBC Early Edition chose to broadcast its 6 a.m.

British Columbia is undeniably in the depths of winter, and for many that could mean the depths of despair.

"I'll never do that it's stupid." Kids, teens, and let's face it, even adults should be forced to write down every time they say something to that effect.

The backlash that followed the public protest against the Paradise Valley Centre for Change is heartening to see.

"It's time to switch to whisky, we've been drinking beer all night."-Corb LundIt's a global emergency! When I first heard those words I thought, "Oh great, another one.

New years are supposed to start off with momentous firsts, like the first baby born in Squamish.

Boy, did I need the Polar Bear Swim this year. I'm proud to say this is my fifth year dipping into Nexen beach and there's no better way to forget reality and clear the post holiday fog than a quick freezing dip.

Time for SODC to go Editor, Principal 10 of the official community plan draft (OCP) engage citizens in the decision-making process and citizens will have access to meaningful engagement and input in the community decision-making process.

District staff from various departments always seem to keep their eye on the big picture, and also seem to be able to get experts from outside our area excited about getting involved in Squamish.

This may be hard to believe but now that Garibaldi at Squamish appears to be a done deal, after nearly two decades of setbacks, Whistler Mayor, Ken Melamed, and a number of officials from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, claim the proposal is