Opinion

Technologies come and go all the time, but the real mystery is why some promised products disappear altogether without ever seeing the light of day.

"Just follow Bobby. Whatever sport he picks up will be the next big thing..." National ski team alumni and sports retailer Peter Monod Pick a sport. Any mountain sport.

I admit that I dream of retirement. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but there is no denying that lounging on a beach with no deadlines to meet, or just sitting in front of my fire with a good book on a snowy day sounds awfully appealing.

I have been checking in on the coming municipal election with real interest. It's great that Whistler has so many people who care enough about its future that they want to run for mayor and council this year.

It's election time. Whistler has a new CAO and will have a different Council. Some key staff positions have been turning over. This term has been difficult and very different from 2005-2008 when I served on Council.

In the hacktivist community, where people repurpose software and hardware for their own enjoyment, Ben Heck (short for Benjamin Heckendorn) is a veritable god.

"I'm just so happy to be here. So excited to wake up in these beautiful mountains every morning. I'm living in Whistler. Yippee! Can't wait for the snow to fly." New Whistler resident, Meredith Gardner She was one of Canada's classiest competitors.

Are we there yet? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good election as much as anybody - in fact I probably enjoy it much more than the average person because I am passionate about story telling and news.

"Reconciliation requires changes of heart and spirit, as well as social and economic change. It requires symbolic as well as practical action." Malcolm Fraser There was frost on the ground and a sharp bite to the morning air.

Caspa plays Maxx Fish this Tuesday