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Letters to the editor for the week of January 23rd

Letters to the editor for the week of January 23rd

Attack on wild salmon continues Fisheries Minister Gail Shea announced on January 15, that she was going to open the door to fish farm expansion on the B.C. Coast.
WinterPRIDE deserves RMOW's support

WinterPRIDE deserves RMOW's support

This week marks the start of Whistler's annual WinterPRIDE event — being held for the first time in January rather then its regular slot in February, where it had positioned itself for over 20 years.
Hugo Harrisson — from freeski superstar to happy muni worker

Hugo Harrisson — from freeski superstar to happy muni worker

"Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful" - Legendary basketball coach John Wooden He was never really comfortable in the spotlight.
Letters to the editor for the week of January 16th

Letters to the editor for the week of January 16th

A game of chicken on Highway 99 Every winter we are reminded just how dangerous Highway 99 can be when we spot that first car in the ditch upside down, and as every corner comes around, you know that your car could slide and in a matter of seconds an
Egypt Referendum

Egypt Referendum

General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who led the coup against Egypt's elected president last July, has one of the finest collections of military headgear in the entire Middle East.
Weather proofing Whistler

Weather proofing Whistler

There is no denying that a certain sense of relief is infiltrating the community as snow settles, and stays, on the mountains and valleys we play on. We all love Whistler when she wears white.
Zoya Lynch — framing the world for the rest of us

Zoya Lynch — framing the world for the rest of us

"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Madame Curie She's a force of nature.
Supervolcanoes: Another Thing to Worry About

Supervolcanoes: Another Thing to Worry About

The good thing about volcanoes is that you know where they are. If you don't want to get hurt, just stay away from them. The bad thing about supervolcanoes is that you may know where they are, but there's no getting away from them.
Of Mountains And Men – Random Thoughts For A New Year

Of Mountains And Men – Random Thoughts For A New Year

'Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.' - William Shakespeare It still amazes me, you know, how the very same conditions can mean ecstasy to one person and tragedy to another.
2014's gadgets showcased at CES

2014's gadgets showcased at CES

Ah, here we are, the first week of the New Year.