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Reviewing reviews

Reviewing reviews

Last week I was asked what I thought a person needed to know to make good decisions on energy projects affecting sensitive ecosystems or the climate.
Fentanyl conversation needed in Whistler

Fentanyl conversation needed in Whistler

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 27-year-old Edmond Paul Adkin of Kamloops died after taking cocaine likely laced with fentanyl while attending a wedding in Kelowna the previous weekend. He was one of five people who overdosed there; the rest survived.
The Syrian refugee debate exposes the limits of Whistler's generosity

The Syrian refugee debate exposes the limits of Whistler's generosity

When Nancy Wilhelm-Morden stepped outside her mandate as a small-town mayor last year to urge Ottawa to ramp up its support for Syrian refugees — effectively paving the way for the arrival of Whistler's first refugee family — I have to ad
Remembrance of things past

Remembrance of things past

Two events will be upon us shortly. And each one is more than worthy of moments to acknowledge and remember. But the Oct.
What can I say?

What can I say?

It can be difficult to fill this space. That's not to say there aren't a multitude of topics about which to write, as we face issues here in the resort and as a province, country and planet.
Pipe dreams

Pipe dreams

On Saturday, Sept. 3, a group of Native Americans was peacefully protesting the $3.
ArtWalk, one step at a time

ArtWalk, one step at a time

When I took a buyout from my editing position at The Guardian in 2003 in order to move back to Canada, part of the HR severance package included funding for professional upgrading or retraining.
RIP to the Whistler guest experience

RIP to the Whistler guest experience

For a town that spends as much time as Whistler does touting its exceptional guest experience, it certainly feels like we've been dropping the ball on that front lately.
Dinner reservations

Dinner reservations

It never ceases to amaze the number of restaurants, bars, delis and takeout operations that are routinely cited for food-safety infractions.
Gimme a light

Gimme a light

You know those little things that bug you even though you can't quite put a finger on why? That's happened to me a couple times recently.