Opinion

Editor, We would like to comment on Mr. McIlwaine's letter opposing the Macdonald Place Trail ["Proposed trail will ruin cul-de-sac," The Chief, Oct. 23]. From our own experience the presence of a community trail enhances our community. Like Mr.

It's been called "corporate blackmail," "extortion," "bullying," "a ploy," and "heavy-handed.

Editor, The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council wants to sincerely thank everyone who participated in our region's very first community weed pull, which was held Sunday Oct. 18 in both Squamish and Pemberton.

Editor, In response to a petition on Facebook and a previous letter to the editor published in this paper in response to my North Yards development proposal, I'd like to share with the citizens of Squamish the following points I presented at a city c

The Santa Claus parade organization's first committee meeting is on Sunday (Nov. 1) at 7 p.m. at the Inn on the Water (beside Rose Park). Committee members are asking volunteers to join the group and help put on the best parade ever.

Editor, I had the reverent pleasure of attending the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Brennan Park Recreation centre.

By definition the upcoming open mic town hall gathering is all about giving residents the opportunity to discuss pressing issues with council. But it's also about the viability of the process itself.

A longer version of this letter was sent to the District of Squamish Mayor and council and copied to The Chief for publication.

Mental health is an issue for all of us yet it often remains hidden because of a stigma that persists in society. The more we know, however, the better we understand the issue. As we get older we look forward to retirement, travel and new pursuits.

I now know why it's called Thanksgiving: It's because that's what empty-nest parents do on Monday when their adult children leave and head back to wherever they live. "Thank God they're gone again," goes the sigh.