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Jean Pierre Baralo: Taking it to the next generation

Jean Pierre Baralo: Taking it to the next generation

There are Snoweaters. And then there are Snoweaters. Multi-linguist, passionate glisseur , innovative tech guy and event organizer par excellence: the man they call JiPĂ© has been in love with sliding on skis since he was just a little guy.
Motion comes to Xbox 360, PS3

Motion comes to Xbox 360, PS3

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but if you're in the electronics business it also makes good business sense.
Tough times, tough decisions

Tough times, tough decisions

On Monday, General Motors and Chrysler were given 60 and 30 days respectively to restructure, or face some form of bankruptcy. Once one of the largest companies in the world, GM has lost $82 billion since 2004.
Whistler Warriors on the World Cup

Whistler Warriors on the World Cup

Seeing as I was in the neighbourhood...
The benevolent hackers

The benevolent hackers

Outside of a Star Trek convention, you won't find a bigger group of geeks than the one assembled at the annual CanSecWest Applied Security Confrerence in Vancouver last week.
Another tough year ahead?

Another tough year ahead?

About a year ago Tourism Whistler, and others, became alarmed at the accommodation issue in the Olympic year.
Extraordinary measures required

Extraordinary measures required

After attending the budget meeting on March 12th, I think Paul Mathews is right — city hall does not get it! In the worst economic downturn in our lifetime staff are recommending a tax increase of over 20 per cent over the next three years.
Ptor Spricenieks: A special seeker in a special place

Ptor Spricenieks: A special seeker in a special place

I'd heard he was back from Kashmir. The rumour was that Ptor was living in the village of Ventelon, just above La Grave, and was getting ready for a big spring of mountain touring. I hadn't seen the legendary adventurer in years.
Communication policy explained

Communication policy explained

Recently, there has been interest in the Resort Municipality of Whistler's (RMOW's) media relations procedure and we felt that it was important to provide some background to ensure people have the facts.
Is there a better financial plan?

Is there a better financial plan?

Whistler's plan to overcome projected budget shortfalls totalling $5.7 million over the next three years is to raise taxes by 20 per cent, during what many are calling the worst economic period since the Great Depression.