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I got 99 problems and trials ain't one

I got 99 problems and trials ain't one

I'm seldom this nervous trying out new sports, but when it involves motors, I tend to tense up a bit.
Letters to the Editor for the week of October 18

Letters to the Editor for the week of October 18

More fungi on Fungus Among Us list The Whistler Naturalists would like to thank everyone who participated in another fun Fungus Among Us Mushroom Festival, which was completely sold out this year.
Time for action

Time for action

On Monday night, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Geoff Regan, approved an emergency debate on the United Nations' recent climate-change report.
Voto enviro

Voto enviro

A reduction strategy for single-use-items, a zero-waste goal, a capacity discussion, action on emissions, and more enforcement around illegal parking and camping.
Long range ranging

Long range ranging

One thing that strikes me about some mountain ranges is their singular character—how a constellation of geography, latitude, and geological and human history makes them so different.
Letters to the Editor for the week of October 11

Letters to the Editor for the week of October 11

Thoughts on voting in the 2018 election I believe there are one, maybe two spots left for any of the newcomers on the next council and we will see a voter turnout in the 2,400 to 2,800 range.
Make your list, check it twice

Make your list, check it twice

Let me be clear—I believe that the best person should get the job. While I clearly understand affirmative action, where possible the above statement should be the guide.
Protecting the complex web of life should be the priority

Protecting the complex web of life should be the priority

News that Environment and Climate Change Canada is considering "priority threat management" to assess endangered species is troubling.
Letters to the Editor for the week of October 4

Letters to the Editor for the week of October 4

Nordic not place for employee-housing building Our beloved Nordic is still under attack. The developer of the single-family lot at 2077 Garibaldi Way is now proposing 48 apartments in two buildings, that is 144 bed units.
Climate by the numbers

Climate by the numbers

Scientific inquiry can be viewed as a form of slow-motion, hyper-exacting debate that turns on the rejection of hypothesized explanations for particular observations, allowing for an incrementally honing-in on a most likely scenario.