Opinion

Whistler is getting ready to chose and welcome its new municipal government with voters set to go the poles Nov.15.

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.

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

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.

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.