Blog
Volunteering at IBU Cups in Canmore
18 February 2012
Last week I was in Canmore for seven days, volunteering at IBU Cups 6 and 7.
First Recreational Biathlon Event of the Season
3 January 2012
After spending a week up at Whistler with my family for the Christmas holidays, it was time for the first of four biathlon events this season.
First Day of Biathlon Bears
13 December 2011
On Sunday my ski club had its first training session for our Biathlon Bears.
My Thoughts on UBC's "Why Don't More Good People Enter Politics" Conference
28 November 2011
On Friday I went to the second day of the "Why Don't More Good People Enter Politics" Conference, hosted by UBC's Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
Do female athletes have to wear miniskirts to be taken seriously? Not if they are Biathletes.
27 November 2011
Katrina Onstad explores this question in the context of women's boxing and lingerie football in today's Globe and Mail.
Highlights and Impressions from my Trip to Mexico
25 November 2011
I have been back in Canada for a week now after my ten day trip to Mexico.
Support my Fundraising Efforts for Right to Play by Taking a Cross Country Skiing Lesson from Me
23 November 2011
If you are an avid cross country skier or are interested in trying it out for the first time my next Right to Play fundraiser is for you.
Teotihuacán
14 November 2011
I completed my trip to Mexico in style with a visit to Teotihuacán.
Cuernavaca
13 November 2011
Today I made a quick trip to Cuernavaca, leaving from Puebla in the morning and then coming back to Mexico City in the evening.
Puebla
12 November 2011
I had an early start to my day in Puebla having taken the bus here overnight from Morelia.
Pátzcuaro
11 November 2011
Today I took a side trip to Pátzcuaro, which had a beautiful city centre and a distinct style.
Morelia
10 November 2011
I left for Morelia early this morning from Guanajuato.
Guanajuato
9 November 2011
I am now on my way from Guanajuato to Morelia.
Querétaro
7 November 2011
I have spent the last two days in Querétaro. Coming from Mexico City, Querétaro has been a welcome breath of fresh air.
Two Days in Mexico City
6 November 2011
This November I am taking a 10-day trip to Mexico.
Redistribution of Seats in the House of Commons a Small Step in the Right Direction
28 October 2011
Today the Conservative Government introduced a Bill that will add 30 seats to the House of Commons in time for the next federal general election scheduled for 2014.
My Views on Gun Control
25 October 2011
With the Conservative Government set to introduce a bill to end the long gun registry, the issue of gun control is all over the news.
My Right to Play Fundraising Campaign Starts This Friday
23 October 2011
I am starting my fundraising career this Friday at the Vancouver Snow Show.
Check out this Video of Pacific White-Sided Dolphins
18 October 2011
While I was on my way to visit my parents I saw a pod of Pacific White-Sided Dolphins from the ferry between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo.
A Weekend Full of Laser Biathlon Demonstrations
17 October 2011
This weekend I went from one end of Sea-to-Sky Country to the other doing laser biathlon demonstrations.
Back in Whistler, Thoughts are Turning to Winter
12 October 2011
I have been back in Whistler for a couple days now and am starting to think about my plans for this winter.
My Trip to Yellowknife
7 October 2011
I am back in Vancouver after a 13 day trip to Yellowknife.
Northwest Territories Election in the Books
4 October 2011
Yesterday was the Northwest Territories election. I have spent the last 10 days in Yellowknife providing advice on the election to a client and now have a couple of days to do some sightseeing before I head back to Vancouver.
Funding for Recreational Infrastructure is an Investment that Pays
2 October 2011
The B.C. Government announced on 30 September that it was providing $30 million in funding to community recreation facilities so that British Columbians can enjoy the benefits of increased physical activity and community involvement.
Staring at the Northern Lights
28 September 2011
I have been in Yellowknife for a few days now. The sun is now out and I have been doing some more exploring.
Hello Yellowknife!
25 September 2011
I arrived yesterday in Yellowknife to do some legal work for a couple weeks.
2011 Callaghan Winter Sports Club Bike Biathlon a Success
21 September 2011
The 2011 Callaghan Winter Sports Club bike biathlon was held this Sunday. It was the second and final summer biathlon event that I organized this year.
The B.C. HST Repayment Farce, or Why You Shouldn't Hire the NDP to Paint Your Fence
20 September 2011
Some people just don't seem to understand the simple concept of how a mutual agreement works. As it happens, some of these people are leaders of the NDP.
Mt. Weart: A 2000m Vertical Day
12 September 2011
This weekend I hiked Mt. Weart, the second highest peak in Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Street Racing Cars Should be Seized
8 September 2011
The Vancouver Sun reports that the the BC Civil Forfeiture Office will investigate the convoy of 13 luxury sports cars that decided to do some street racing along Highway 99 through Delta and Surrey last week.
The First Annual Whistler Olympic Park Cross Biathlon is in the Books!
7 September 2011
The cross biathlon event I organized took place on 28 August and although turnout was smaller than I had hoped it was great to get the event off the ground and to know that it can be organized with just a handful of volunteers.
Up in the Clouds Again: Cypress Peak
29 August 2011
It had been a couple of weeks since my last hike so I was anxious to go climb a mountain.
Mount Brunswick - the Best Hike on the North Shore
16 August 2011
I did the Mount Brunswick hike last week with my cousin and a couple of friends. It was a fabulous hike; the best one of the year so far.
Isn't it Time for a Different Approach to Drugs and Gun Violence?
14 August 2011
It was quite the day for gun violence in British Columbia today, with two shootings in broad daylight.
Ancient Cedars: the hike for big trees in Whistler
10 August 2011
Today I did the Ancient Cedars hike, which as it turns out is exactly as advertised.
Organizing my First Biathlon Events
9 August 2011
This summer I have spent a fair amount of time organizing two summer biathlon events for my ski club.
Hiking Golden Ears
5 August 2011
Yesterday I marched over a lot more snow than I bargained for in Golden Ears Provincial Park.
Kayaking Baynes Sound
31 July 2011
This B.C. Day long weekend I visited my parents in Union Bay, B.C. and did some kayaking.
It's Time to Get Rid of Handguns and Automatic Weapons
26 July 2011
The thing that has struck me most about the recent tragedy in Norway is the scale of the destruction that can be inflicted by one person.
Hike to Cheakamus Lake
20 July 2011
I recently took a quick trip to Cheakamus Lake, which is in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The trailhead is 8.5km off of the Sea-to-Sky highway at Function Junction, which is the southernmost part of Whistler.
Equality, not Self-Government, is the Solution for Aboriginal Social Problems
17 July 2011
The Indian Act is the most shameful law in the history of Canada. For some perverse reason, it is still in effect. It is difficult to believe that in a country like Canada we still have a law that segregates people based on their race.
Canada Should Have a Canadian Head of State
14 July 2011
The recent trip to Canada by William and Kate has made me reflect on my views about the British Monarchy and its role in Canada.
Why Canada Should Abolish the Senate
26 June 2011
The Conservative Party has been trying to reform the Senate for years. Until recently, the Conservatives formed a minority government and their plans for Senate reform were being blocked by the Liberal Party and the NDP. Now, with a majority government, the Conservatives are set to introduce and pass legislation that would encourage provinces to elect Senators and would limit Senators to one 9-year term.
Three Reasons Why I am Voting No in the HST Referendum
19 June 2011
HST Referendum packages are in the mail and as soon as Canada Post employees get back to work, British Columbians will have the responsibility to determine critical tax policy in our province.
