As my twins just turned 6 this September I find myself reflecting upon the concept of “Giving the Gift of Time” instead of gifts

If we who come from third-world countries begin to undermine the host culture with our native values, then why are we here in the first place?

Religious freedom is cornerstone of Canadian democracy. Yet, everything I read indicates the niqab is not a religious but rather a cultural tradition, sometimes nothing more than an acceptance of a family or husband’s requirement.

What a person wears to their citizenship ceremony has no bearing on the significance of the oath that they swear.

As the debate on niqab rages in the country, we talk to Squamish Muslims to know what niqab means in their home countries. Niqab is not compulsory in Islam. It is a cultural phenomenon that varies from country to country.

Liberal candidate Pam Goldsmith-Jones knows how to turn cynical politics into radical policy. She can learn even from a sales job and sexist comments hurled at her.

Conservative candidate John Weston says service to community and country is deeply rooted in his family history.

Working on the farm during his childhood in the prairies, Larry Koopman of NDP saw in daily practice the ideals of social justice and direct community action.

The maverick Ken Melamed of Green Party was the only Whistler councillor to oppose the hosting of the Olympics

Despite health issues that limit her mobility, Susan Magnuson has been part of the food drive for the last four years for the sheer joy of it.

In the early 1950s, when the community decided to build its own hospital, the biggest challenge was to raise funds. How people came together in a rare cooperative spirit and accomplished the task can be a valuable lesson for today's Squamish.

By Rob WeysPublished: Oct 2, 2015   HUMANITY cannot stride into a bright future, if we leave the innocent behind

Canada has a storied tradition and a proud history of welcoming those who have been oppressed but we can’t allow more refugees as a knee-jerk reaction to a single albeit deeply saddening image.

Those who decide the outcome of elections — and the fate of the country — is a very powerful minority, away from the shrieking hordes of supporters and fans and even the so-called silent majority.

After incinerating fire and black rain came years of scarcity and disease. Sachi Rummel, now a Squamish resident, survived it all.

Velaniskis’s new position ties directly to his education at Guelph, where he specialized in rural planning. With competing priorities of industrial, residential and agricultural land use, planning in rural communities offers unique challenges to planners.

Skybear is no ordinary dog, not on the weekdays when she is at her job spreading love and happiness among the guests at the Chopra Treatment Centre in Paradise Valley.

You don’t need a degree in psychology to mentor a child at Big Brothers and Big Sisters

SQUAMISH bewitched Igor and Raquel Oliveira the first time they came to stay a few years ago at the Executive Suites Hotel. The couple who lived in Vancouver at that time came for a weekend escape but left with admiration and a lingering desire to perhaps call Squamish their home at some point.

By Larry McLennanPublished: Sept 13, 2015 STEPHEN Harper is much better than his alternatives, that is Thomas Mulcair or Justin Trudeau.

One need only to look at the wool that has been pulled over our eyes regarding any sort of economic recovery ever having taken place to realize that our middle and lower classes are currently under siege.

No matter what happens to you, there is always an impact upon others, and often with high financial costs.

By Lindsay Nevison Published: Sept 9, 2015   MOVING a new place isn’t a new thing for our family as

Whether travelling or reading a quilting magazine, my interest is always piqued in new ideas and trends in the world of quilting textiles. Our quilting guild shares our activities on our website https://squamishquilters.wordpress.com/ Come visit us, first Wednesday every month.

THERE is a lot of important work to be done in our schools that our principals and teachers need support with. What I know in my head and heart is every single parent can truly make a meaningful contribution.