Opinion

One of the ironies of Canadian politics is that the highest levels of government, those with the most power, seem least interested in voters' concerns, while local governments — with the least authority — are tackling the bigger issues of

You don't have to be a Voyageur to enjoy one of Canada's most historic waterways, but it helps.

Some folks say we live in a bubble here in Whistler, happily ensconced or, at least partially, insulated from the rest of the world.

Bear politics exhausting As our bear population gets tired and prepares for a long winter's nap they're not the only creatures that are exhausted. I am officially sick and tired of Whistler bear politics.

Have you heard of flupyradifurone? Probably not, unless you work for the federal government agency poised to approve this new pesticide for use in Canada. But take note: This new "F" word is bad news for bees.

Last Sunday was a busy day: three elections, in three different continents, all of them offering at least the hope of better times. First, Brazil, where President Dilma Rousseff eked out a second-round victory with 51.

By 2018, the last year of the next council's term in office, the Rainbow building and other wood-frame edifices from the first phase of Whistler Village's development will be nearly 40 years old.

By the time you read this, two of Whistler's election debates will be over and voters will likely have a better idea of the lay of the land when it comes to what municipal government will look like going forward.

My two bits on Timbits OK, so we are getting a Tim Hortons. I have mixed feelings on this one.

Less than a month before the Nov. 15 civic elections and it's quiet, too quiet. At least in Whistler.