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Ptor Spricenieks: A special seeker in a special place

Ptor Spricenieks: A special seeker in a special place

I'd heard he was back from Kashmir. The rumour was that Ptor was living in the village of Ventelon, just above La Grave, and was getting ready for a big spring of mountain touring. I hadn't seen the legendary adventurer in years.
Communication policy explained

Communication policy explained

Recently, there has been interest in the Resort Municipality of Whistler's (RMOW's) media relations procedure and we felt that it was important to provide some background to ensure people have the facts.
Is there a better financial plan?

Is there a better financial plan?

Whistler's plan to overcome projected budget shortfalls totalling $5.7 million over the next three years is to raise taxes by 20 per cent, during what many are calling the worst economic period since the Great Depression.
Nintendo’s strange gambit

Nintendo’s strange gambit

With about 50 million Wiis in the world (compared to 30 million Xbox 360s and 21 million PS3s) you'd think Nintendo would be patting itself on the back and maybe rewarding their customers.
Les Ecker – Feeding the masses

Les Ecker – Feeding the masses

It's been a tough year for old-school relics around here. The Skiboot, the Orange Chair, the forest on Lot 1/9 - even Citta's - they've all fallen to "progress" of late.
What planet are you guys on?

What planet are you guys on?

The following letter was addressed to mayor and council. A copy was forwarded to Pique for publication.
A statement from Nigel Protter

A statement from Nigel Protter

Within a story titled "Water War" published last month in Pique Newsmagazine, and in subsequent letters to the editor, Nigel Protter was challenged and criticized by some. Mr.
Long-awaited transportation plan provides some answers

Long-awaited transportation plan provides some answers

Know before you go.
All about Apps

All about Apps

Word came down this week that Blackberry was opening an online application store called App World, a clear rival to Apple's popular App Store, Google Android's App Store, Windows Mobile Apps, or the Palm Pre's App Catalog, or... you get the idea.
Daycare staff deserve recognition

Daycare staff deserve recognition

As a parent that was affected by the first round of Spring Creek closures, I was extremely saddened to hear about the final closure of the Bear Cubs program at Spring Creek Daycare Centre.