Opinion

Dog situation out of control We love living in the Emerald (neighbourhood), have two young children at Myrtle Philip Community School and get involved in the community, taking part in events such as the Terry Fox Run, the Valley to Peak race and Peak

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

No. 1 at being over-groomed Whistler Blackcomb (WB) is ruining our mountains by over-grooming even the black-diamond runs from one side to the other right up against the trees and banks.

There was a Whistler Creekside condo listed for sale recently.

Thirty years ago most of Southeast Asia was run by thuggish dictatorships. Then the Philippines showed the rest of the world how to get rid of the dictators without violence, and its non-violent example was watched and copied around the world.

The snow is perfect and the sun out at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, taking the edge off a bitter cold January day. Also taking the edge off are empty pistes — and ridges, chutes, bowls.

Though a smallish ski area by Swiss standards, Andermatt seems vast: you can ski anywhere on the Gemstock or off of any aspect, each route leading to a different valley.

At a cost It is always interesting around budget time to read all the differing opinions on how the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) should be spending taxpayer money.

There is a slight but perceptible shift underway. It is in its early stages, but it holds great promise if it is to continue to move forward.

In 2011, I travelled with my family down Yukon's Hart River.