Opinion

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

For the last year Whistler has spent a lot of time dealing with some major issues and opportunities – like the World Economic Forum, the G8 foreign ministers meeting and the Olympic bid – while some of the things that directly impact everyd

As we settle into the first week of 2003 and the rhythms of a new year, having salved any injuries sustained in ushering out the old and welcoming in the new, our thoughts turn to what the 12 months ahead may hold.

Ski school

One of the traits that separates humans from animals is our innate ability to reason, solving complex problems using a mix of logic and creativity. That, and our opposable thumbs. Logic has helped us through some tough scrapes over the years.

P>Another year goes into the books The year 2003 doesn’t mark any sort of significant anniversary in the history of Whistler, other than another year older and perhaps another year wiser.