Opinion

Just before 7 a.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, before 4 a.m. locally, the Canadian dollar reached par with the U.S. buck. As historic moments go it wasn't up there with 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001 or 8:15 a.m. Aug. 6, 1945.

I have a hate-hate affair with cables. My desktop at work is crisscrossed by USB cables, mouse cable, the cable for my telephone headset and my headphones. At home, the areas around my computer and television are giant, disorderly nests of wires.

"I was afraid of trying my hardest and not succeeding. But then I realized I was already living my worst-case scenario by not attempting to move forward. Today I decided that fear would no longer rule my life.

In the minds of many British Columbians, Whistler became a spoiled, privileged child the day the provincial government stepped in to bail out the bankrupt resort municipality during the recession of 1981-82.

The tragedies these past few years involving sledders in the backcountry have been unfortunate.

"Accountability to an independent group which measures your progress and evaluates your plan prior to advancing funding is a very important component of the Own the Podium process." - ACA president, Gary Allen I've always loved ski racing.

The Games are over and apparently the world is our oyster. Success can be measured in many ways and we will debate this topic for weeks and years to come no doubt. I have so many great memories and experiences so it is hard to pick a favourite.

I'm not a big fan of the mouse. I use it, I couldn't live without it, but if I can do something without using the mouse I will.

As their names were called last Wednesday night, each of the medalists in the women's standing giant slalom jumped onto the podium and raised her arms high into the air.

First of all I would like to say congratulations to the locals, volunteers and people of Whistler for putting on an amazingly successful Olympic Winter Games.