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Letters to the Editor for the week of September 28th

Letters to the Editor for the week of September 28th

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.
Get him to the geek

Get him to the geek

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.
Environmentalism is a way of being, not a discipline

Environmentalism is a way of being, not a discipline

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.
The waiting game

The waiting game

On my annual trans-Canada drive back east that kicked off Sept.
Letters to the Editor for the week of September 21st

Letters to the Editor for the week of September 21st

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

Russian victory in Syria

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.
Time to get serious about overtourism?

Time to get serious about overtourism?

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.
Can emissions shrink while the economy grows?

Can emissions shrink while the economy grows?

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.
Market forces: Making a day of it

Market forces: Making a day of it

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.
Letters to the Editor for the week of September 14th

Letters to the Editor for the week of September 14th

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