Opinion

The next generation of Apple’s popular iMac line of computers was released last week, to the joy of technogeeks everywhere. The first generation was an all-in-one bubble, with five bubble colours to choose from.

I applaud the residents of the Upper Squamish Valley and their refusal to continue to participate in Ledcor’s dance for control of the Ashlu River Canyon.

It is perhaps a sign of modern times that many of us live next door to someone we hardly know, or even if we know them to say hello, we have difficulty understanding them or what goes on in their household.

I haven’t been enrolled in school since 1997, and although I never thought it was possible, part of me misses it.

Re: the proposed Ashlu Hydro Project The Ashlu River Canyon is a unique place. It is currently the target of a company that wants to turn it into a power project.

They are registering protesters for a rally this weekend. No, not in New York; the Republican convention doesn’t start until next week.

Every two to four years, Canadian editorial pages are filled with calls to increase funding and support for our national athletes. Every two to four years the population agrees, overwhelmingly supporting additional funding for sports and athletes.

I spent the recent long weekend touring Whistler's real estate open houses. I was looking for re-decorating ideas and was not a potential buyer, as I explained to all the agents.

By now most people have heard that the provincial government has challenged the tourism industry in B.C. to double in size in 10 years. Premier Gordon Campbell has been making the point since at least 2001. At the B.C.

If the progression continues, the Olympic Games might have to change its credo from "higher, faster, stronger" to "any edge I can get".