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Reflect and stay involved

Reflect and stay involved

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.
Japan will rise again

Japan will rise again

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.
Dan Wilson - staying true to the family creed

Dan Wilson - staying true to the family creed

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.
Issues of the day demand accountability

Issues of the day demand accountability

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.
Composting something to be proud of

Composting something to be proud of

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.
Mount Currie elections deserve more attention

Mount Currie elections deserve more attention

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.
Essential software pr. II

Essential software pr. II

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.
Stan Matwychuk - balancing art and life

Stan Matwychuk - balancing art and life

" 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.
Our turn is coming

Our turn is coming

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.
Paradigms on the prowl - new Nordic champions light the way

Paradigms on the prowl - new Nordic champions light the way

"[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.