Opinion

If there is any doubt about whether climate change is a reality, living in Squamish for the last few days should put those doubts to rest.

Dear Editor: In my work one of the joys is when we manage to put together a deal where we can place a family in to a home that they own for the first time.

Dear Editor: As a long-time resident of Bowen Island, I am writing this letter in support of the proposed Bowen Island Community Centre initiative.

Dear Editor: On Sept. 12 we’re being asked to vote about raising property taxes to pay for the new community centre. It’s critical that you show up.

Dear Editor: Bowen Islanders, this is your chance to bring home a community centre to our island.

July 2021 - My wife and I just moved to Bowen Island. We’re hoping to start a family in this more rural lifestyle that’s still close to the culture of the big city.

Dear Editor: Since moving to Bowen 22 years ago I’ve seen the need for a community center. I’ve attended various events over the years and often felt they would be so much more enjoyable if they were in an appropriate setting.

Dear Editor: This June marks my 27th year living on Bowen Island and I know the drive to build a community centre had historical precedent even then.

Dear Editor: Community centre plan pros: It would bring to fruition a long desired facility. The first serious design came forward in 1992 (Don Nicolson) at 14,000 sq feet and $4.8 million.

Dear Editor: Bowen Island is on the edge of achieving great things, things that the community has wanted and needed for decades.