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This week's letters

This week's letters

Healthy democracy-sustainable future This letter was addressed to the mayor and council. A copy was forwarded to Pique.
Olympic planning: it’s in the details

Olympic planning: it’s in the details

To many people, including week a large number in Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New York, the quest to host the Olympic Games is an all-or-nothing competition.
Hockey strike over, just in time

Hockey strike over, just in time

After close to a year of NHL contract negotiations, which are finally wrapping up after a marathon session by the NHL Player’s Association and owners, hockey will return next season.
This Week's Letters

This Week's Letters

Father’s Day tourney a kick Although, the weather was cool and wet, the Lil’wat Youth Soccer Association Father’s Day weekend tournament June 18-19, 2005 was a success.
Decisions in the absence of public discussion

Decisions in the absence of public discussion

Every three years, when municipal election campaigns get into gear, there is talk of opening up proceedings at municipal hall, making local government more transparent and keeping people better informed.
Internet phone services

Internet phone services

Most people who live in Whistler are not actually from Whistler, and many of those who were lucky enough to grow up here have since moved away in search of jobs, education and saner surroundings.
This week's letters

This week's letters

Larco the real winner While following the London Drugs saga with interest and taking into account all sides of the issue, I think that there is one component that has been very much overlooked and should be brought to light.
About those Olympic legacies

About those Olympic legacies

Nearly three years ago, when several hundred Whistlerites turned out for a special council meeting at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to voice their opinions on being part of the Olympic bid, and then to hear council members vote 6-1 to officially endo
Downloaders win again

Downloaders win again

Latest court ruling strikes another blow against music industry While the federal government makes up its mind how to address the whole copyrighted songs vs.
This Week's Letters

This Week's Letters

STVs on parade We heard a lot about the STV during the lead up to the Provincial Election; here is another STV idea: Sustainable Transportation Vehicles.