Opinion

I'd never been on an all-inclusive holiday before. Frankly, the concept had never really appealed to me. I mean, c'mon.

On Sunday, April 4, 2010, our tiny mountain town lost another one of our most vibrant souls, Erin Solowey Wanamaker. Erin had a kind spirit and an ability to keep everyone laughing in any occasion.

There has never been as much good quality free software out there for computer users, which begs the question of how the developers are making any money.

Just before 7 a.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, before 4 a.m. locally, the Canadian dollar reached par with the U.S. buck. As historic moments go it wasn't up there with 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001 or 8:15 a.m. Aug. 6, 1945.

I have a hate-hate affair with cables. My desktop at work is crisscrossed by USB cables, mouse cable, the cable for my telephone headset and my headphones. At home, the areas around my computer and television are giant, disorderly nests of wires.

"I was afraid of trying my hardest and not succeeding. But then I realized I was already living my worst-case scenario by not attempting to move forward. Today I decided that fear would no longer rule my life.

In the minds of many British Columbians, Whistler became a spoiled, privileged child the day the provincial government stepped in to bail out the bankrupt resort municipality during the recession of 1981-82.

The tragedies these past few years involving sledders in the backcountry have been unfortunate.

"Accountability to an independent group which measures your progress and evaluates your plan prior to advancing funding is a very important component of the Own the Podium process." - ACA president, Gary Allen I've always loved ski racing.

The Games are over and apparently the world is our oyster. Success can be measured in many ways and we will debate this topic for weeks and years to come no doubt. I have so many great memories and experiences so it is hard to pick a favourite.