Opinion

When our children's children look back to what we did to keep our planet livable, they may see this year's United Nations climate conference in Paris as a turning point.

When Jason Remple suggests it's a few degrees colder in the Purcells, hard against the east side of British Columbia's Kootenay Lake, than in the Selkirks to the west, you believe him.

What does it take to be able to call yourself the Last Place on Earth? Grab a set of pointed dividers — the kind nautical route-plotters use — and a 1:40,000,000 map of the world (that's about a metre across — the scale of most glob

Whistler's winter wonderland There are few things that I enjoy more then watching the faces of those that have travelled from far-away places to experience Whistler in all of its winter beauty.

The climate deal that almost 200 countries agreed to in Paris on Dec.12 was far better than most insiders dared to hope even one month ago. The biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, China and the United States, are finally onboard.

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The tragedy we're witnessing in so many places around the world is heartbreaking. Responses on the ground and in the media to events in Paris, Beirut, Syria and elsewhere have ranged from inspiring to chilling.

I was out running in North Vancouver the other day when I encountered a strangely familiar odour.

Kudos to Raven's Nest for going vegetarian A recent letter to the Pique , complaining about the vegan-only nature of the food menu at Raven's Nest, so completely missed the boat that I felt compelled to reply ( Pique , Dec.3).

Whistler's art and culture scene is maturing. While we still embrace the "free-spirited" side of ski-bum life there is no doubt that visual arts, music, theatre, museums and more are adding a spice to life in the resort that is most welcome.