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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.
Newspapers matter

Newspapers matter

There is a lot going on right now. Have you noticed? Did you read about the most recent all-candidates meeting to help you decide how to vote for a new local government on Oct.
Downhill is dead. Long live downhill.

Downhill is dead. Long live downhill.

I'll never forget the first day I rode the Whistler Bike Park. It was spring 2009 and my first summer in pre-Olympic Whistler. While winters were already ingrained into my lifestyle, I had yet to live in B.C.
Letters to the Editor for the week of September 27

Letters to the Editor for the week of September 27

Take action on Mountainview Drive As long-time, permanent residents, we are very happy to have watched the evolution of our community into a world-class resort.
We were built for this

We were built for this

Could Whistler be set to play host to another Olympic Games? Perhaps. But do we want to? Earlier this month, the people of Calgary learned more about that city's $5.
A butterfly-friendly balm for turbulent times

A butterfly-friendly balm for turbulent times

In these turbulent political times, inspirational stories are more important than ever. Here's one about how people power is fuelling a surprising comeback. It starts with a quiet disappearance that gradually builds to a historic wave of orange.