Opinion

Like everyone else in town I was excited at the idea of having a jazz festival come to town over a long weekend. I was hoping that this could grow into a destination event for the resort.

To clarify confusion around last week's article on the demise of the Nordic ski legacy, some history is required ( Pique Sept.8, 2011).

If somebody closes the door, then open a window.

"Learning is life." - Socrates Wow. Already September. Nights are cooling down. Thoughts wander to long descents in clouds of white. To wearing parkas and snow boots and gloves and... But wait a minute. There are still a few of days of summer left.

I admit my palms were sweaty. I turned in my car seat to face the rear of our truck, ready to brief the kids on what to say and what not to say. And then I stopped.

(The) asphalt plant in Whistler which (Mr. Frank Silveri) continue(s) to operate in close proximity to the Cheakamus Crossing residential area makes life for its residents miserable and exposes public health to serious risk.

The official grand opening of the Whistler Olympic Plaza this past weekend was an exceptional event, capping off a month of great entertainment.

By all accounts, Square Enix's new sandbox game Deus Ex: Human Revolution is great fun. For one thing, it's completely non-linear - players do what they want when they want to do it.

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." - John Quincy Adams He was one lucky young racer. Talented for sure. And endowed with an impressive work ethic.

"Alas, for the 50 years after World War II, to be a president, mayor, governor or university president meant, more often than not, giving things to people. Today, it means taking things away from people." - Thomas Friedman Aug.