ߣÄÌÉçÇø

Skip to content

Opinion

Opinion: What kind of community do you want to be, Squamish?

Opinion: What kind of community do you want to be, Squamish?

'After voting day, however, the choice is over. Collectively, we have decided that the winners will be our leaders for at least four years, even if we didn’t actually vote for those candidates.'
Opinion: Examining the winning ߣÄÌÉçÇøcandidates’ promises

Opinion: Examining the winning ߣÄÌÉçÇøcandidates’ promises

'The ballots have been cast, and the preliminary ߣÄÌÉçÇøcivic election results are in. It’s time to review the ambitious mission statements the members of our newly elected municipal council have submitted for public consumption. '
Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

In a few exit interviews with media, the premier reflects on his life but steers clear of his legacy.
Letter: Plastic politicians

Letter: Plastic politicians

'I cringe as I drive down my street in the weeks before the election. Sidewalks strewn with cheap plastic signs, fighting over each other for the ideal position to be seen by passersby.  And there’s not just one politician’s sign per street corner, but as many as they possibly can squeeze in.'
Editorial: Don’t blame non-voters for the low turnout, Squamish

Editorial: Don’t blame non-voters for the low turnout, Squamish

While we can finger-point and try to shame non-voters, it seems to us it is time to admit the way we have been doing politics at all levels is not working.
Ingrid Rice cartoon — municipal elections

Ingrid Rice cartoon — municipal elections

Political cartoonist Ingrid Rice takes aim at the low voter turnout in local elections on Oct. 15. Squamish's turnout was 41%.
Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

The province is trying – and failing – to spin its track record on crime and safety.
Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

The numbers show B.C. cruise sector activity was not irrecoverably harmed by COVID.
Letter: Injured mountain biker shares thanks

Letter: Injured mountain biker shares thanks

"You are all my heroes, each and everyone."
BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

Research Co. and Glacier Media polled British Columbians on their support for various parties, leaders and outcomes
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks