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Thrash or Hunt - will the real Johnny please stand up?

Thrash or Hunt - will the real Johnny please stand up?

"What seems to be absurdity and is not is better than the ignorance of the men who think it is absurd." Sufi poet Attar of Nishapur "Hey," the familiar voice came scuffling over the telephone. "If I lose you, it's because my battery is down.
Remember Houssian's contribution to community

Remember Houssian's contribution to community

I am outraged at the treatment, without proof, of Joey Houssian regarding the slaughter of the huskies. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Houssian some years ago.
Learning through play - Delores Los

Learning through play - Delores Los

"You don't 'control' kids. You engage them. When children are engaged in an activity - really engaged - they don't get in trouble." Pemberton über-teacher Delores Los It was the fall of 1972.
Sony's next big thing

Sony's next big thing

Last week Sony finally presented the Playstation Portable 2, better known as the NGP for Next Generation Portable.
More questions than answers in dog deaths

More questions than answers in dog deaths

It has been a gut-wrenching week for Whistler. With one of the community's greatest achievements, the 2010 Games, being linked to the alleged killing of 100 sled dogs no one has been left untouched.
Centre for Sustainability wants to set record straight

Centre for Sustainability wants to set record straight

Centre for Sustainability wants to set record straight Bob Calladine, in his letter to the editor in both the Pique and the Question asks for someone to offer some further insight to the comments he made.
The tech paradox

The tech paradox

We all love technology; the gadgets and geegaws, the jaw-dropping resolutions on our TVs and computer screens, the push-button ease of a website or app, and the fact that most of us are now carrying a mini computer in our pockets that makes calls, ta
Sacred cow?

Sacred cow?

Upon reflection of Councillor Forsyth's statement of not having any "sacred cows" within the quest for cutbacks; I am somewhat perplexed as to the existence of the "Centre for Sustainability" and its relevance to the municipality as an essential serv
Delores Los - Olympic Legacy Personified

Delores Los - Olympic Legacy Personified

Then indecision brings its own delays, And days are lost lamenting over lost days. Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute; What you can do, or dream you can do, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Disney defines the battle on the frontline

Disney defines the battle on the frontline

"When your staff have your trust, support and the resources to add value, you will have a consumer service operation that drives people and customer loyalty and meets its business objectives...