Opinion

Not that this province makes a lot of sense at the best of times, but the indignation-dressed-up-as-law currently being argued in the Vancouver Court House is something that could only happen in B.C.

In the next 12 months the number of licensed seats in Whistler will likely increase from the current 29,000 to perhaps 40,000. But not from any building boom, although there will be new licensed seats in the Westin.

In six months, when those who bother to vote in municipal elections go to the polls, will the current members of Whistler council be remembered for the work they’ve done in establishing long-term policies and directions for the municipality (Vision 2

Is it any wonder some people still consider British Columbia a colony populated by hewers of wood and drawers of water? Sure, there are all kinds of high-tech industries in B.C.

At Monday’s council meeting the Whistler Housing Authority formally announced it was turning down the opportunity to purchase units in the 19 Mile Creek resident employee housing project.

By now most people in Whistler realize it has been a phenomenal winter, whether you use official numbers...

Last month Auditor General George Morfitt released a report which said drinking water was at risk in much of B.C.

Interesting that one week after Whistler-Blackcomb recorded its two-millionth skier of the season, federal Parks Minister Andy Mitchell announces there will be a cap on the number of skiers allowed in Banff and Jasper National Parks.

For such a highly planned resort, it’s ironic that Whistler is in such a mess over tourist accommodation.

On Feb. 15, Whistler council decided that rezoning chalets and villas was of such significance to the community that there should be at least five council members present to vote on each application.