Opinion

Subject: 2+2 = 9 Let's pretend 1,000 new employees appear out of nowhere tomorrow morning, on the front steps of the Chamber and they are all ready to start work.

Every September I make a pilgrimage of sorts. It isn't to a place of nostalgic yen or religious import. It isn't even to a place that has particular meaning to me.

I'm often introduced as an environmentalist. I prefer to be called a father, grandfather, scientist or author, as these terms provide insight into my motivation.

On my annual trans-Canada drive back east that kicked off Sept.

In support of controlling growth Barrett Fisher's comments are timely and in fact long overdue (Pique , "Letters to the Editor" Sept.

Two years ago this month, the Russian air force was sent in to save the tottering Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad from collapse. The air was thick with Western predictions that Moscow had made a dreadful mistake.

Whistler did not become a popular tourism destination drawing three million visitors a year by accident. Many people in different organizations have worked for many, many years to make the resort the success it is.

What does climate change have to do with economic growth? Canada's prime minister and premiers signed a deal in December to "grow our economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate.

It's Sunday morning and after three-plus hours of set-up, the Whistler Farmers' Market is on . I'm cruising with manager Chris Quinlan, who sports a straw hat.

Stewards of responsible tourism Over the years, I have had the good fortune to travel the world, experiencing many destinations large and small.