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Sea to Sky Highway safety crucial part of Whistler's success

Sea to Sky Highway safety crucial part of Whistler's success

Everyone in Sea to Sky country likely paused in their day Saturday when they learned that Highway 99 had taken two more lives.
Iran and the US: Neither blind nor stupid

Iran and the US: Neither blind nor stupid

"We are not blind, and I don't think we are stupid," said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in response to fierce Israeli criticism after the first round of talks about Iran's nuclear program earlier this month failed to reach a deal.
Letters to the editor for the week of November 28th

Letters to the editor for the week of November 28th

It's time for highway barriers I would respectfully ask that (the Ministry of Transportation) investigate the incidents that have occurred on the Deeks Creek/Logger's Creek section of Highway 99/Sea to Sky this past year.
Early season optimism on the slopes

Early season optimism on the slopes

There's just something about opening day — its promise of heady days to come, new adventures on the horizon — it does the body and the soul a lot of good. Winter is finally here, another season is upon us and it's going to be... epic.
Letters to the editor for the week of November 21st

Letters to the editor for the week of November 21st

Safety first The number of road accidents I have either witnessed or been involved in over the past couple months have been appalling! Just last week, I was victim to a road accident in which I was cycling along a bike lane and was hit by a car, endi
Chinese demographics

Chinese demographics

The big news of the week is that China's one-child policy is being relaxed. After 34 years when most Chinese families were officially limited to only one child, most couples will now be allowed to have two children.
Is it a bridge too many?

Is it a bridge too many?

For much of the last year the idea that Whistler is on a path to diversify its offerings by adding in a greater cultural component has become accepted, even embraced.
Letters to the editor for the week of November 14th

Letters to the editor for the week of November 14th

Fair treatment for all This letter was addressed to Minis ter of the Environment, Mary Polak, and forwarded to Pique for publication.
Bit by bit, Bitcoin emerging as currency of the future

Bit by bit, Bitcoin emerging as currency of the future

Navigating the world of tech forums and news you've probably heard some rumblings about Bitcoin (BTC), a digital currency that's growing in popularity.
Doug Player — a lifelong passion for learning

Doug Player — a lifelong passion for learning

" When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object.