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2013 Year-ender

2013 Year-ender

It's always dangerous to declare, "mission accomplished." Former U.S. president George W. Bush did it weeks after he invaded Iraq, and it will be quoted in history books a century hence as proof of his arrogance and his ignorance.
Nelson Mandela: Peace at Last

Nelson Mandela: Peace at Last

The Catholic Church consecrates saints with less pomp and sentimentality than was lavished on Nelson Mandela during the week-long media orgy that we have just been through. We haven't seen such a ridiculous spectacle since...
Whistler and the pipeline debate

Whistler and the pipeline debate

In the last few months the value of the resort of Whistler to the province of B.C. has been quantified in a crystal-clear manner. Whistler generates $1.1 million a day in tax revenue; $1.
Letters to the editor for the week of December 24th

Letters to the editor for the week of December 24th

Pipeline threatens future of B.C.
Celebrating Whistler mountain culture — kudos to those who make it happen

Celebrating Whistler mountain culture — kudos to those who make it happen

"Truly, it may be said that the outside of a mountain is good for the inside of a man." - George Wherry Sigh... It finally happened. Snow drought. All those winters that we patted ourselves on the back for our good weather fortune...
Should Whistler bring back Pride House for 2014 Olympics?

Should Whistler bring back Pride House for 2014 Olympics?

In 2010 the Pan Pacific Mountainside Lodge was more than just a slopeside hotel.
Letters to the editor for the week of December 19th

Letters to the editor for the week of December 19th

Emily Carr has history with resort This maybe one of those "no-brainers," but after reading the article in Pique I couldn't help but write to urge you to approve Emily Carr University of Art + Design's request to support a Letter of Agreement between
The North Korean Purge

The North Korean Purge

Purges in Communist states have rarely stopped with the execution of one senior Party member, especially when he has been tortured into "confessing" at his show trial that he was planning to stage a coup using "high-ranking military officers" and oth
Tim Emmett — a man for all environments

Tim Emmett — a man for all environments

"He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold." Greek historian Herodotus There's no mistaking that smile. It's completely guileless, totally spontaneous..
Droning on about drones and consumerism

Droning on about drones and consumerism

Drones. They are the future and the future is now. While they may have a reputation for being death machines often employed by the U.S.