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The government is the message

The government is the message

If Canadians lose their frigging minds and elect the NDP the tax increases brought in by a Thomas Mulcair government will send the economy into a nosedive faster and deeper than the Greek tragedy currently playing out in Europe.
Windows 8 mostly great

Windows 8 mostly great

Almost a year ago I downloaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which was a bit of a waste of time.
A tale of two mornings — early season extremes at Whistler Blackcomb

A tale of two mornings — early season extremes at Whistler Blackcomb

"Tradition is the illusion of permanence." - Woody Allen The rain was playing blues on my metal roof. It was warm outside, way warmer than it should be at this time of the year. Certainly didn't feel like the first day of the season.
Letters to the editor for the week of November 22nd

Letters to the editor for the week of November 22nd

Sliding sports celebrate sliding
Gaza: Another Pre-Election War?

Gaza: Another Pre-Election War?

Let's be fair: there does seem to be some sort of pattern here, but it is not very consistent. Five times in Israel since 1980 a right-wing government has called an election WITHOUT launching a complementary military operation.
Whistler has role to play in shaping tourism's future

Whistler has role to play in shaping tourism's future

Tourism was back in the news last week, with the provincial government's long-anticipated announcement that it was re-creating a Crown corporation, run by the industry, to market the province. Destination B.C. sounds very much like Tourism B.C.
Getting Involved — Jayson Faulkner's crazy, fun, positive political adventure

Getting Involved — Jayson Faulkner's crazy, fun, positive political adventure

"I realized I was only truly happy when I was in the mountains. That's when I decided I had to find a way to create a life there." - Jayson Faulkner He thought that getting involved in local politics was all about giving back.
Last call for media

Last call for media

If there was one theme that united the various speeches and presentations at the Jack Webster Awards two weeks ago, it was the importance of updating newsrooms and embracing this digital Pandora that is well out of the box by now.
Letters to the editor for the week of November 15th

Letters to the editor for the week of November 15th

WAG says thanks It takes an entire community to run an animal shelter; and this weekend the residents and guests of Whistler came together to do just that.
Remembering what we haven't known

Remembering what we haven't known

This Sunday marks the first Remembrance Day in a decade that Canadian troops have not been on combat duty in Afghanistan. That mission officially ended last December. How successful the mission in Afghanistan has been will be judged by history.