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Letters to the Editor for the week of August 23

Letters to the Editor for the week of August 23

Passenger rail would curb GHG With the revelation that Whistler's GHG emissions continue to increase, and that vehicles make up the lion's share of those emissions, I can't help but wonder if the RMOW should consider seconding Lillooet's call for pas
Media literacy in the Trump era

Media literacy in the Trump era

Last week, hundreds of newspapers across the United States—along with the Toronto Star —published an editorial to defend media freedom.
The framer

The framer

Harvey Lim calls a customer to let them know their art is ready for pick-up. Corners and edges safely protected by plastic wrap, the large painting depicts a tropical scene. "It's from Costa Rica," he says.
Cool solutions mean a hothouse planet isn't inevitable

Cool solutions mean a hothouse planet isn't inevitable

In the midst of worldwide record heat, devastating wildfires, droughts, refugee crises, and torrential rains and flooding, some particular disturbing headlines have hit the news.
Letters to the Editor for the week of August 16

Letters to the Editor for the week of August 16

Support for instituting a handyDART bus in Whistler and Pemberton (Editor's note: this letter originally appeared in the council package for the Resort Municipality of Whistler's Aug. 14 council meeting.
Could changes to ICBC impact behaviour on the Sea to Sky?

Could changes to ICBC impact behaviour on the Sea to Sky?

There are a lot of bad drivers on the Sea to Sky Highway, particularly in the summer months when tourists are visiting en masse and good weather prompts higher speeds.
Making a case

Making a case

Among the many resistance movements afoot in the United States these days, one that few know about may be the one achieving the best results.
Are we benefitting from a 'Trump Bump?'

Are we benefitting from a 'Trump Bump?'

When U.S. President Donald Trump was elected, many in the global tourism sector shuddered. When he started his rampage on travel bans for nationals from majority-Muslim countries from entering the United States, the reaction was swift.
Letters to the Editor for the week of August 9

Letters to the Editor for the week of August 9

Joffre parking—a deadly situation? The danger to public safety presented by the hubristic masses descending upon Joffre Lakes has gone beyond a critical point and must be addressed immediately before an incident occurs.
Another way down the mountain

Another way down the mountain

There never seems to be any shortage of weird and wonderful inventions that permeate the world of outdoor recreation. Take Jean-Yves Blondeau (a.k.a.