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Letter: What role do property taxes play in Whistler’s housing woes?

Letter: What role do property taxes play in Whistler’s housing woes?

'It’s in the municipality’s best interest to keep the status quo. Why would they want to give themselves a pay cut?'
Opinion: We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

Opinion: We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

More than a third of B.C. residents feel something is missing when it comes to the state of democracy in Canada.
Letter: Banning gas-powered lawn equipment will help Whistler’s climate goals

Letter: Banning gas-powered lawn equipment will help Whistler’s climate goals

'Add up the numbers; banning the use of these machines will help in our goal of reducing GHG emissions.'
Letter: Crickets deserve a voice

Letter: Crickets deserve a voice

'As more logging is planned for 2025 up the Cheakamus, I wonder what is the main industry for Whistler.'
Baldrey: Now with 2 MLAs, B.C. Conservatives have a 'much higher profile'

Baldrey: Now with 2 MLAs, B.C. Conservatives have a 'much higher profile'

Bruce Banman's decision to join the B.C. Conservatives starts a call back to the 1996 provincial election. Here's what that could mean for voters.
Letter: Untangling the Sea to Sky housing knot

Letter: Untangling the Sea to Sky housing knot

'If there’s a politician at any level of government in our province prepared to seriously restrict short-term rentals, you have my vote.'
Geoff Johnson: Online posts can return to haunt youths seeking jobs, college placement

Geoff Johnson: Online posts can return to haunt youths seeking jobs, college placement

The message from universities to students caught posting racist or violent sentiments online has been uncompromising: You are no longer welcome
The Outsider: Figuring out firewood season

The Outsider: Figuring out firewood season

How to keep feeding that fireplace for the six or more months of winter mountain temperatures?
Charla Huber: Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise

Charla Huber: Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise

Jumping into entrepreneurship can be scary and there is uncertainty. It also builds confidence, skills, strength and courage
Opinion: It’s not over yet

Opinion: It’s not over yet

'Two weeks ago, I woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning striking the hills around Whistler.'
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