Opinion

Looking at Whistler and Blackcomb mountains during Earth Hour this past weekend was like going back in time. Not a light could be seen except for a random snowcat diligently getting the runs ready for morning.

Poor Japan. With the list of dead and missing growing following a massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident, it will be a long time before that country is truly well again.

It's always fascinating to hear people talk about the major influences in their lives. Some speak of their friends and buddies. Others cite their parents.

Stop me if you heard this one before. It has to do with the asphalt plant, Rainbow Park and pay parking. For months we have been reporting the facts around the status of the asphalt plant near the new Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood.

The Whistler Composting Facility is something the community should be very proud of. Composting Whistler's biosolids is a significant step toward sustainability the community has made.

What's the biggest thing going on in the corridor (last) week? The Mount Currie Band/Lil'wat Nation Chief and Council elections. How much coverage did either (newspaper) give to it (the week of Feb.

Two weeks ago I put together a guide on how to start over with your PC, wiping everything and starting over with a clean, well-organized slate.

" The artist's office is in his head. And the artist is always in the office..." Anonymous He does it all. Paints. Draws. Designs. Manages. Performs. Consults. Volunteers. Yeah. He gives public talks - informative and heartfelt and totally positive.

It's hard not to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of Japan's earthquake disaster. And it comes on the heels of a devastating earthquake in New Zealand, which in turn came on the heels of the floods in Australia.

"[My dad] just told me to have fun, and remember with skiing, why I do that-that I do it for fun. For sure, I want to win, but if you don't have fun, you are never going to win." New Nordic World Champion, Alex Harvey They're the New Crazy Canucks.