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Stand up and be counted - a tribute to Greg Lee

Stand up and be counted - a tribute to Greg Lee

" Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - 'WOW! WHAT A RIDE!'" Greg Lee speaking at
Nokia's big gamble

Nokia's big gamble

Disclaimer: I currently own a Nokia phone, a basic pay-as-you-go handset from 7-11. And I like it. It came free after purchasing $100 in minutes and I pay $50 every three to four months or so for around 200 minutes of talk time.
One year after - a Montreal journalist reflects on the Whistler Games

One year after - a Montreal journalist reflects on the Whistler Games

"What I remember most? That's easy: it was the BOOM of the avalanche cannons going off in the morning. Even though it was raining outside, I knew it was snowing like crazy up high.
Social media - no longer a gimmick

Social media - no longer a gimmick

"Twitter represents a collective collaboration that manifests our ability to unconsciously connect kindred voices through the experiences that move us. As such, Twitter is a human seismograph.
Olympic legacies 2.0

Olympic legacies 2.0

Budget shortfalls (such as the one Whistler is now grappling with) are not so much a matter of insufficiency of tax dollars, as of distribution of those tax dollars. And that distribution reflects our values as a society.
Government knuckles on metering

Government knuckles on metering

A few weeks ago I wrote a column suggesting that the Conservative Party had lost their biggest asset, which is the ability to make good decisions based on public opinion.
One year later...

One year later...

"The only way to overcome is to hang in.
Thrash or Hunt - will the real Johnny please stand up?

Thrash or Hunt - will the real Johnny please stand up?

"What seems to be absurdity and is not is better than the ignorance of the men who think it is absurd." Sufi poet Attar of Nishapur "Hey," the familiar voice came scuffling over the telephone. "If I lose you, it's because my battery is down.
Remember Houssian's contribution to community

Remember Houssian's contribution to community

I am outraged at the treatment, without proof, of Joey Houssian regarding the slaughter of the huskies. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Houssian some years ago.
Learning through play - Delores Los

Learning through play - Delores Los

"You don't 'control' kids. You engage them. When children are engaged in an activity - really engaged - they don't get in trouble." Pemberton über-teacher Delores Los It was the fall of 1972.