Opinion

It’s been a frantic couple of weeks on the streets and trails of Whistler, with enough people in town to make some long for the solitude of the city.

Opening remarks Tourism takes flight In October the federal government announced it was increasing spending on tourism, from $15 million a year to $50 million. On the surface, an impressive commitment in an era of restraint.

Opening remarks Media, political images of Whistler out of date The image of Whistler as a playground for the idle rich is surfacing again in the media and among politicians who can use that perception for political gain. It’s getting tiring.