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Re: “Broken windows, vandalism reported”
The rates for this weekend are already increased compared to the ADR for the rest of the month as well as minimum night restrictions. I think they need to do what they did for the Millennium New Year, a police roadblock you have to pass through to get into Whistler. When a guest makes a reservation every persons name staying in the room needs to be on the reservation confirmation, no name no entrance. This gives the police the opportunity to speak to almost everyone, gives the police the time to run potential criminals. I realize this could be precieved as an inconvenience but it could also be precieved as the community of Whistler caring for its future guests and business as well as all of us that have to work during this time frame every year. You could also have this police presence at the Greyhound as well, obviously what Whistler is doing now as far as prevention is clearly not working. At what point does Whistler say enough is enough, when someone is killed? The other option is Whistler closes up shop for the Friday and Saturday and have that weekend be just for us, the people that make Whistler run 365 days of the year. Business would suffer of course but at least there would be no clean up of broken windows, windshields , hotel rooms, etc......... I think as stance like this would spin well within the media as well "Residents and Business owners take Whistler back"
Re: “Broken windows, vandalism reported”
then families would have even less of a reason to come to whistler, since they have way less disposable income than graduating idiots with no responsibilities.
Re: “Broken windows, vandalism reported”
This is being blasted all over the news, making everyone re-think their family friendly trips to Whistler. These people are a disgrace and a bunch of cowards. This happens every year. It's time to jack the rates at the hotels. If these idiots are going to come here and trash it, let's make them pay through their teeth for it until they go somewhere else.
Re: “SUP paddler rescued from Howe Sound”
Many Mahalos to Simon and Tyler for being there for me. If they had not been there I would not be here today. There are no words to express how grateful I am to them. My warmest Alohas to both of you. They were extremely professional at doing there job and thanks to both of them again as I am back safe here on Maui.
Re: “SUP paddler rescued from Howe Sound”
My girlfriend would not be alive if not for the quick thinking and watchful eye of CO Simon Gravel. Thank you Simon. You are a hero in my eyes and I am forever great full to you for saving an angels life that day.
Re: “SUP paddler rescued from Howe Sound”
One of the most important pieces of safety equipment for Stand Up Paddlers (SUP) is a LEASH. Leashes are not list in Transport Canada's list of required equipment.
NEVER RIDE A SUP BOARD WITH OUT A LEASH.
Re: “SUP paddler rescued from Howe Sound”
The equipment you're required to carry varies by type and length of your craft, and where and when you're paddling. You may need any or all of the following items. Visit Transport Canada for more details.
PFD
Every paddlecraft is required to have "one Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board." Inflatable PFDs and belt packs are popular with boarders and other paddlers because of their low profile. You must be wearing an inflatable device for it to be legal (an excellent habit to get into with foam-filled flotation devices too). Inflatables are not legal for whitewater because they are not inherently buoyant.
Sound Signalling Device
Every paddlecraft must have "one sound-signalling appliance that meets the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations, or a sound-signalling device." Provided it's pealess, a simple whistle (like the one that comes attached to many PFDs) fulfills this requirement.
Heaving Line
Almost every paddlecraft is required to have "one buoyant heaving line at least 15m long." Sit-on-top kayaks are exempt, provided everyone on board is wearing an approved PFD or lifejacket (inflatable or foam).
Throwlines are great for whitewater paddlers, who can toss them from a river's edge to a companion in trouble. They are rarely used by sea kayakers or lake canoeists. Many non-whitewater paddlers carry a combination throwline-towline. A towline is more useful for most craft-to-craft rescues in open water, and for towing tired or seasick paddlers. If you're paddling on the sea, be sure any hardware on your towline is saltwater safe.
Bailer or Pump
"One bailer or manual bilge pump or bilge-pumping arrangements." A simple scoop made from a cut-up bleach bottle would fulfill the law, but a proper pump will empty your boat faster. This requirement doesn't apply to a "pleasure craft that cannot hold enough water to make it capsize or a pleasure craft that has watertight compartments that are sealed and not readily accessible." So paddleboards, self-bailing inflatable kayaks, and sit-on-top kayaks with hatch free flotation compartments are exempt.
Reboarding Device
"One reboarding device." This is required if the vertical height that must be climbed to reboard is more than 0.5m, so most paddlecraft are exempt. If you're paddling open water, consider carrying a rescue stirrup anyway. They're great for self or assisted rescues or even for those who can usually roll or reboard unassisted.
Flashlight
If you're paddling in darkness, fog, or snow, or if your craft is more than 6m long (like many double kayaks and expedition canoes) you're required to carry a "watertight flashlight." If you regularly paddle at night, consider a steady burning white light that is visible from all sides. It will give other boats a better chance of seeing you in time to react safely.
Flares
If your craft is over 6m, you're required to carry "Six Canadian-approved flares of Type A (Rocket Parachute), B (Multi-Star) or C (Hand)." You're exempt if you're paddling on a river, canal, or lake where you can't get more than 1.852km (one nautical mile) from shore, or if your boat "has no sleeping quarters and is engaged in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition." Even if you're exempt, think about where and when you paddle, and whether carrying flares could increase your safety in an emergency.
Compass
The requirement for "One magnetic compass" doesn't apply if your boat is 8m or less and you're paddling within sight of seamarks (navigation marks). But a compass is always an excellent tool to have in case of fog or GPS failure.
Radar Reflector
Transport Canada's requires one radar reflector "in certain circumstances." Most paddlecraft are exempt in most situations as "the small size of the vessel or its operation away from radar navigation makes compliance impractical." However, this is a good reminder that small, non-metal boats are invisible on radar. Prudent paddlers should avoid high traffic waters in restricted visibility. If you're accidentally caught in such circumstances, a GPS and a VHF radio could be used to advise bigger boats of your location.
Re: “Experts analyze LNG proposal”
What wasn't mentioned in the article about the risks of LNG can be found here:
http://timrileylaw.com/LNG.htm
http://powellriverpersuader.blogspot.ca/20…
Re: “McIntyre recalls her MLA years”
She spent $121,348 in the last election (2009) to get 10,101 votes.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Vancouv…
Current BC Liberal candidate Jordan Sturdy is spending somewhere around $60,000.
Source: http://www.nsnews.com/news/West+Vancouver+…
Consider voting Independent next time: jonjohnson.ca
Re: “The future of Whistler's Creekside village under discussion”
I think a Red Lobster Restaurant would be the perfect venue for creekside
Re: “WSSF 2013 was labour of love”
the banner "outdoor concert series" is helpful. lol.
Re: “RMOW wins 'Code of Silence' award”
Disgraceful. A culture of deception.
Re: “RMOW wins 'Code of Silence' award”
"That a municipality, which is supposed to be Canadians' most-accessible level of government, would use these message-control tactics to spin, obfuscate and defer its responsibility to be open, transparent and accountable flies in the face of what its ratepayers expect and deserve." You get what you vote for.....nuff said!
Re: “Experts analyze LNG proposal”
Interesting Article John, hope it gets some traction as Squamish could use the jobs, economic impact and tax revenue. One small point to clarify, Howe Sound Pulp is in Langdale not Pender Harbour.
Re: “Fire destroys Whistler home”
Mon gars est parmi les locataires
rescapés!!!! Merci la vie!! Quelle histoire!!!
Re: “‘Retail is in the details’ Whistler chamber members told at luncheon”
I have to add to this conversation that in addition to using social media the retail stores in Whistler need a serious wake up call for their actual store front window dressings...take a walk around the Village and look at the cobwebs, dust, poorly displayed merchandise ... just home from an interesting trip and when you see how other retailers display their merchandise it is tragic what we see here....we used to have Nordstrom and Bloomingdales staff come to Whistler and train the retailers how to spruce up their service and their displays, maybe it is time to educate the current crop of retailers in this important aspect of merchandizing.
Re: “Green Party’s Warrington joins Santos, Sturdy and McLeod in B.C. election race”
Tricks by Dix;
One has to remember the forgery and fare evasion, but what needs mention is the underhanded way Dix and his union buddy henchmen stole the NDP leadership race by showing up at the last minute with boxes of new memberships, stapling ten dollar bills to the forms after the clock had run out, many of the forms were not signed, yet the NDP executive in the end allowed all of this malfeasance to stand.
Meanwhile the NDP party president has been up to his eyeballs in some sort of legal wranglings yet again.
Trust these clowns?
No way.
Re: “New den for Beaver”
Soooo loved hearing this story! Good on you for adopting Beaver! I adopted a 10 month old Golden Retriever - TEN years ago - and he is the BEST dog ever!!! It took alot of adjusting at first, so look past that first week and you will NEVER look back!!! They JUST KNOW that you are helping them, and they can FEEL that love and come to be less nervous over time. My dog had been HORRIBLY abused and HUNG on a tree by his back legs...so Pit Bulls could fight him by a group of partyers!!! He was sooooo messed up that he had 4 people attempt to adopt him in 2 weeks, and I was his LAST chance before euthanasia!!! When I first brought him home, all he would do for days was to jump from the kitchen counter to the desk to the bed!!! And he wouldnt sleep anywhere but ontop of the desk and just snarl!!! Fear and the memory of pain made him do super strange things! THEN into the second week, he wouldn't leave my side and became the BEST dog anyone would ever want, and STILL is - 10 years later! They just KNOW when they are safe and loved and move forward with that trust and love, and just seem to leave their old life behind with sooo much appreciation!
Thanks again for writing this! GREAT job!
Wishing Louise and Beaver, all the best and LOTS of years together!!!
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Re: “Broken windows, vandalism reported”
Every year this happens. At least no one got stabbed or seriously hurt this time around. The Chamber needs to get together collectively with the RCMP and come up with a plan.
Staying out of the village (like I did), isn't the answer.