Opinion

"Perception" is a troubling word and a troubling concept in times of political turmoil. I was reminded of that again this week when the local media had its first chance to chat with the new CAO for the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it." Reverend Jesse Jackson She doesn't come across as extreme. She looks way too sane for that. Balanced. Patient. Totally under control.

The news that Whistler Sport Legacies and Callaghan Country have been unable to reach an agreement on the sharing of trail grooming and trail access is extremely disturbing to me for two significant reasons.

Back to school time is always hectic. There's stress over which classes kids are in, who their teachers are, how their social interactions go and, of course, making that daily lunch! This year there is the added stress of teacher action.

No strings attached, Microsoft released the developer version of Windows 8, its follow-up to the popular Windows 7 operating system, as well as a suite of tools for, obviously, developers. This download may not be for you.

Canadian ISPs throttle. Or at least Bell, Rogers and Shaw do, using software to slow the speed of various downloads and streaming services.

"Weather happens - whether humans like it or not.' Old mountain dictum "You won't believe where I'm standing." The tone in his voice said it all. Excitement. Anticipation. It was the joyful exuberance of a ten-year old on a new adventure.

Like everyone else in town I was excited at the idea of having a jazz festival come to town over a long weekend. I was hoping that this could grow into a destination event for the resort.

To clarify confusion around last week's article on the demise of the Nordic ski legacy, some history is required ( Pique Sept.8, 2011).

If somebody closes the door, then open a window.