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Disappointed and stunned

Disappointed and stunned

Disappointed and stunned Just after writing my letter to our elected officials, I was stunned to read about the price increase for employee housing units being unanimously approved up to $192.50 per square foot, at the last council meeting.
The measure of three years

The measure of three years

Three years ago less a week, after another tough campaign, G.D. Maxwell wrote a feature story for Pique that attempted to put the outcome of the 2002 Whistler municipal election in context.
Computers are hard

Computers are hard

Want to feel like an idiot, try to learn to use a new software program, or switch from Mac to PC or vice versa. Try setting up a new wireless hub in your home without calling tech support at least three times.
This weeks letters

This weeks letters

A disappointing performance To the mayor and all council members: With the election fast approaching, I wish to express my deep disappointment in your failure to ensure that the commitments to the community over the years have not been met in a timel
‘Engaged’ the word of the 2005 campaign

‘Engaged’ the word of the 2005 campaign

As Eckhard Zeidler said at Saturday’s all candidates meeting, there is a lot of common ground among the candidates in Whistler’s municipal election – as there is among Whistler voters.
The winter survival guide

The winter survival guide

It begins. Blackcomb Mountain opened last week, and will be opening daily starting Nov. 11.
This week's letters

This week's letters

It’s our future It is not news that over the last few years our room night visitations have decreased and it is no secret that room nights, to a large extent, drive revenue.
Bigger brother than we think?

Bigger brother than we think?

File this under "creepy".
Development as an issue: How do we handle what we’re committed to?

Development as an issue: How do we handle what we’re committed to?

Ever since Myrtle and Alex Philip built their Rainbow Lodge on Alta Lake back in 1915 there have been concerns about the size and scale of development in this valley. And rightfully so.
This Week's Letters

This Week's Letters

Items left off the (arena) list Last week’s "Just getting started..." list (Pique letters Oct. 20), for the "road map" for the Paralympic arena, was a couple of key points shy. It might also include...