Opinion

By Andrew Mitchell The confrontation between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the RMOW took a turn for the worst last week when attempts at mediated talks broke down twice with no resolution. Then CUPE went too far.

While there’s no shortage of new and exciting technology in the world, even the high-tech industry goes through its doldrums.

Tax relief now How much longer do WhistlerÕs long time condo owners have to put up with grossly unfair property taxes? IÕm talking about those of us owning Class 6 lodgings (Business and Other).

Pique is upgrading, although it doesnÕt feel that way. After years of running the OS9.X operating system the entire office is at last upgrading to OSX Ð just as the fourth edition, Tiger, of AppleÕs popular operating system hit the market.

Earlier this year The Economist christened Paul Martin "Mr. Dithers," a title the magazine bestowed on the prime minister after reviewing his first year in office. Since then Mr. Martin has been trying to disprove he deserves the title.

Corporate cat out of the bag Question: How can one retail giant be less "Whistler" than another? Instead of allowing such a horrible store as the dreaded London Drugs to infiltrate our pure, uncorporate town, why don’t we see if some o

Canada’s days as an upload/download-free zone are numbered.

In the 2005 tax notice sent to everyone fortunate enough to own property in Whistler, there’s a note from Mayor Hugh O’Reilly stating that: "This past season has been the most challenging in the history of Whistler.

Let the market prevail Re: Proposed Retail Business Size Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1712 I view the above proposal with concern as it appears to be directed at a specific retailer and or a specific landlord.

Of all the people I’ve played video games with and against over the years, none have surpassed my friend Brian.