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Decision, direction needed on arena

Decision, direction needed on arena

Earlier this year The Economist christened Paul Martin "Mr. Dithers," a title the magazine bestowed on the prime minister after reviewing his first year in office. Since then Mr. Martin has been trying to disprove he deserves the title.
This week's letters

This week's letters

Corporate cat out of the bag Question: How can one retail giant be less "Whistler" than another? Instead of allowing such a horrible store as the dreaded London Drugs to infiltrate our pure, uncorporate town, why don’t we see if some o
File swappers lose a big one

File swappers lose a big one

Canada’s days as an upload/download-free zone are numbered.
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