Jon Parris

When asked where I live, I often say Function Junction instead of Whistler. Function Junction has been my home for well over two decades. Community means so many things. I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced a community with such a friendly vibe, while I may not know everyone. I see you all the time and I love you because you’re always happy to smile and wave back. The Function vibe is a unique one.

click to enlarge Anniversary Design by Jon Parris Celebrating Pique We celebrate 25 years of Pique in this special feature. Did you know that the first edition of Pique is dated the day before it was available, or that our offices are a haven for dogs, or that G.D. Maxwell is on column No. 1,237? We celebrate 25 years of Pique in this special feature.

Local leaders weigh in on the increasingly toxic dialogue online By Joel Barde It should come as no great surprise that social media can get ugly fast—just look at Twitter on any given day. Sitting behind the anonymity of a computer screen, some people seem to feel more comfortable spouting angry sentiments or accusations than they ever would in person. For local municipal politicians, the attacks can get personal.