Opinion

Despite the price of gasoline, the carbon tax, the slowing economy, and the challenges of crossing the border and navigating construction delays on Highway 99, Americans and Canadians have continued to flock to Whistler thus far this summer.

“Oh! So they have the Internet on computers now.” – Homer Simpson The first time I heard about the Internet, it was 1996.

The e-mail solicitation was signed by David Brownlie.

There’s been a rumour circulating around town that I have decided to not seek re-election to municipal council this November. It’s true. I’ve decided not to run for another term. “And why not?” Good question. I did intend to be in this for two terms.

This year was my fourth for watching Soul Funktion Dance Studio's year-end production.

Less than half of Whistler’s room inventory has been contracted for February 2010 but anyone holding on to their condo and expecting to cash in nearer to the Olympics is dreaming. And more importantly, they may be damaging Whistler’s reputation.

Watching what passes for news on the 24 hour networks, I have to wonder what the intention is — what part of the news is just catering to the masses with salacious stories about celebrities and fad diets, and what part of the coverage is contri

It wasn’t all that long ago that I was lauding the Canadian Snowboard Federation for stepping outside the box and making the bold decision to hire Jim Miller as the high performance director of their national team program.

“This will actually screw everybody across the country.” – Prime Minister Stephen Harper Happy 141 st birthday Canada.

Rick Kahl -- know thyself