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Caspian Games

Caspian Games

Russian politician Andrei Zhirinovsky is all mouth, so it would not normally have caused a stir when he suggested earlier this year that Russia should simply annex the parts of neighbouring Kazakhstan that have a large Russian population.
IPCC report is clear: We must clean up our act

IPCC report is clear: We must clean up our act 

It's become a cliché to say that out of crisis comes opportunity. But there's no denying that when faced with crises, we have choices. The opportunity depends on what we decide to do.
Letters to the Editor for the week of November 13th

Letters to the Editor for the week of November 13th

In remembrance For almost 20 years, I have had the great honour of helping to facilitate Whistler's Service of Remembrance.
Lillooet — who knew?

Lillooet — who knew?

Even in the crush that is CRUSH, Cornucopia's marquee tasting event, it was easy to notice the even denser crowd surrounding the Fort Berens Estate Winery booth.
Next council must tackle 'the vision thing'

Next council must tackle 'the vision thing'

"Whistler will be the premier mountain resort community — as we move toward sustainability." That should sound familiar; it's the vision statement for Whistler 2020, "...
Think long term in making your choice at the ballot box

Think long term in making your choice at the ballot box

Whistler is getting ready to chose and welcome its new municipal government with voters set to go the poles Nov.15.
For some the battle is not over

For some the battle is not over

For many across the country, this Remembrance Day will have new meaning following the tragic murders of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was gunned down Oct.
Merkel's counter-strike

Merkel's counter-strike

What we have today is a story based on speculation about what (German Chancellor) Angela Merkel might have said about something (British Prime Minister) David Cameron might say in the future," said David Davis, a prominent Conservative member of parl
Letters to the Editor for the week of November 6th

Letters to the Editor for the week of November 6th

Always remembered It was January 1991. As the U.S. Congress granted George W. Bush authority to wage war against Iraq, I had been summoned to my (Canadian Armed Forces) chief's office.
Voters think global, ask local

Voters think global, ask local

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