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For taxpayers, a question of value

For taxpayers, a question of value

In the 2005 tax notice sent to everyone fortunate enough to own property in Whistler, there’s a note from Mayor Hugh O’Reilly stating that: "This past season has been the most challenging in the history of Whistler.
This week's letter

This week's letter

Let the market prevail Re: Proposed Retail Business Size Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1712 I view the above proposal with concern as it appears to be directed at a specific retailer and or a specific landlord.
‘Nin-tendonitis’ strikes gamers

‘Nin-tendonitis’ strikes gamers

Of all the people I’ve played video games with and against over the years, none have surpassed my friend Brian.
Election Night in British Columbia

Election Night in British Columbia

British Columbians normally fixated on the NHL playoffs at this time of year were able to divert some of their pent-up passion to this week’s provincial election.
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

Same old, same old So Tourism Whistler's new tag line is "Whistler. Always real." Why don't they change it to "Whistler. Always the same.
An old fashioned election

An old fashioned election

As the final few days of this "historic" provincial election wind down, and the fear mongering from all parties winds up, we’re left to ponder: what has changed? What is uncommon, though not unheard of for a B.C.
When the muzak and endless repetitions of "your call is important to us, please stay on the line and your call will be answered by the next available

When the muzak and endless repetitions of "your call is important to us, please stay on the line and your call will be answered by the next available

Tech support — where to go for help When the muzak and endless repetitions of "your call is important to us, please stay on the line and your call will be answered by the next available operator" finally drives you over the edge, take
This week's letters

This week's letters

If it’s broke, fix it I really enjoyed Andrew Mitchell’s attempt to explain the Single Transferable Vote in the Pique of April 28.
The value of the all candidates meeting

The value of the all candidates meeting

Like most all candidates meetings Tuesday eveningÕs affair in the conference centre created approximately the same number of questions as it answered, although an all candidates meeting is still a useful exercise to get a feel for the local candidate
Back to basics

Back to basics

KISS rule still the best By Andrew Mitchell Many years ago I sat my mom down to introduce her to something called the Internet Ñ I figured I could teach her enough that we could e-mail, she could read news and use a few websites online, do some banki