Opinion

Back in 2000, former Industry Minister Brian Tobin introduced an ambitious billion-dollar plan to wire Canada from coast to coast to coast with high-speed, broadband Internet – most likely a strong fibre optic backbone that is supported by digit

By Bob Barnett As Whistler continues to grapple with buildout and the ramifications of a cap on development, while awaiting the next phase of the comprehensive sustainability plan to help us determine a course through these uncharted waters, a few fa

With so much volume, and so many sites offering similar content on the Web, sometimes you have to do a little work to find the pearls among the swine – or you could let someone else do it for you.

A hot flash to warm you

"It's better than sitting at home dying of boredom watching CNN." — John Seibert of Wasilla, Alaska, one of the survivors of Monday’s avalanche near Revelstoke, when asked what were the rewards of backcountry skiing.

Apple computers has a lot to be thankful for in the dog-eat-dog world of computers. They have a loyal following who are willing to buy a system that is all but incompatible with more than 90 per cent of all the computers on the market.

"Why should Whistler, the richest community in our province, receive any public funds for facilities average British Columbians will never use?" - David Adam of Vancouver, in a letter to the editor of the Vancouver Sun published Dec. 27, 2002 Mr.

Whistler Election, the sequel

While it’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment the Internet was born, a new article in Wired Magazine ( www.wired.com ) makes the case for January 1, 1983. Exactly 20 years ago last Wednesday as a matter of fact.

After the madness