Opinion

Measured several different ways, the winter of 2011-12 has been one of Whistler's best. Snowfall accumulations, of course, set some records.

In 2011, international tourism receipts exceeded US$1 trillion for the first time, up from US$928 billion in 2010. In real terms, receipts grew by 3.8%, following a 4.6% increase in international tourist arrivals.

Mother's Day — part two

"It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true.

Kids who stay inside playing video games all day may not be wasting their lives after all.

The recent flap over the installation of smart meters has made me think. I currently sleep three meters away from a modem and 2.4 GHz wireless hub. My wife plugs her iPhone into a speaker/dock 30 cm from my head. Our home has a 2.

Whistler wetlands impacted by development proposal

In 1998 Whistler turned down David Strangway's proposal to build a private university on a 100-acre site south of Alpine Meadows.

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.

The removal of the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival scaffolding and tents, and the "sale" signs blossoming in village store windows are sure signs the winter season is unofficially over.