Opinion & Columns

08 OPENING REMARKS Whistler owes the world more than just well-groomed runs and a good time, writes Brandon Barrett this week.

10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A letter writer this week offers a pep talk to struggling renters, while another is critical of the RMOW’s plans to pave sections of Rainbow Park.

13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST Columnist Robert Wisla reveals the five things he wishes he knew about Whistler before landing here.

58 MAXED OUT Max doesn’t want to hang all his future hopes on pharmaceuticals in this week’s column, but he rests easy knowing there’s a silver bullet to bail him out if his lifestyle of moderation fails him.

Environment & Adventure

26 THE OUTSIDER With a recession looming, Vince Shuley offers some tips on how to get the most out of your outdoor recreation on a budget.

Lifestyle & Arts

34 FORK IN THE ROAD As more and more people want less and less alcohol, Whistler Brewing is finding its way in a growing no-lo world.

40 MUSEUM MUSINGS With few grocers in the resort, for many years Whistler’s gas stations served as a source for far more that just, well, gas.

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