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Muni and community disconnected

Muni and community disconnected

The 2010 Statements of Financial Information, in which the RMOW reports the salaries of staff members making over $75,000 per year, has just been released.
The lowdown on Google+

The lowdown on Google+

The introduction of Google+ is by invite only, and since I only have a few friends on Gmail I haven't had the pleasure of receiving one.
Dave Williamson - just another pillar in the community

Dave Williamson - just another pillar in the community

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." John Quincy Adams Whistler is a funny town. Almost a paradox. Know what I mean? It's become the mountain-play capital of Canada.
Severe stress on oceans affects us in the mountains

Severe stress on oceans affects us in the mountains

"The findings are shocking. As we considered the cumulative effect of what humankind does to the ocean the implications became far worse than we had individually realized." Dr.
Putting the busking behind them

Putting the busking behind them

Indie-folk duo the Human Statues play throughout Whistler Village all weekend
Mob justice for all?

Mob justice for all?

Watching the post-Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver on June 15, I confess to being outraged. I was concerned someone would be killed by an exploding gas tank or in a stupid, drunken melee.
Making her mark - Susan Butler puts down roots

Making her mark - Susan Butler puts down roots

"One of the things I loved most about living at Whistler was that it was perfectly acceptable for friends and family to visit you and stay in: a) your closet or b) your roommate's van that was parked in the driveway.
Take a chance on youth

Take a chance on youth

Forgive me if I leave behind issues around accountability, the shaming of the Vancouver rioters and tourism for a moment to focus on our youth. This week sees the "graduation" of Grade 7s from our elementary schools.
Wow! What a great celebration!

Wow! What a great celebration!

Thanks to the 4,000 residents and visitors of Whistler that came out to celebrate diversity in the corridor on Main Street (this week was the first annual Whistler Multicultural Celebration).
Hackers great and small

Hackers great and small

The term "hacker" can refer to a lot of different types of people.