Opinion

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.

The NDP's just-released budget update has some clear winners and losers — the fight against wildfires in B.C. seems to be winner.

At 6:29 a.m. on the Sunday of Labour Day weekend, nothing stirs at Blackcomb Base, the only sound the rush of Fitzsimmons Creek rising from the forest across the road.