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From metro to techno

From metro to techno

In 2002 a Salon.com writer by the name of Mark Simpson introduced the phrase ‘Metrosexual’ into the mainstream while writing an article on British soccer star and tabloid cover boy David Beckham.
Funding priorities

Funding priorities

Sometime in the next three weeks, prior to their April 5 meeting, Whistler council will hold an open house to gather public feedback on the first draft of this year’s municipal budget. The budget has to be adopted before the end of May .
Virus writers face off

Virus writers face off

It seems that a virus author’s worst nightmare isn’t getting caught by law enforcement after all, but rather being upstaged by other virus writers.
Bookmark these sites

Bookmark these sites

Every now and then it’s good idea to clean up that drawer or basket where you keep your receipts, dead batteries, expired medication, Kinder Toys, extra screws, and all kinds of other sundry crap you should have had the foresight to chuck in the
Is Whistler ready for John Furlong?

Is Whistler ready for John Furlong?

John Furlong began the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation’s presentation to the International Olympic Committee last July by saying, "We’re delighted to be here, and perhaps just a little nervous.
The music industry strikes back

The music industry strikes back

Forget everything that Sesame Street taught you – sharing is bad.
Taxes no longer taxing

Taxes no longer taxing

A few years ago I resolved to never do my own taxes again.
Chasing the almighty destination visitor

Chasing the almighty destination visitor

Whistler's business woes were well documented last week, locally and in Vancouver, but if it's any consolation, we are not alone.
E-voting tested in Canada

E-voting tested in Canada

The U.S. electoral system is a mess. If it’s not a debate about hanging chads and impropriety in Florida, then it’s a controversy over the companies contracted to replace the chad and ballot system with touch-screen voting booths.
A sign of the times

A sign of the times

Following the announcement last July 2 that Vancouver and Whistler had been awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics there were some who feared Whistler prices would climb even higher and the resort would become less affordable, for vacationers and residents