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ICYMI in Whistler: eight backcountry skiers rescued

Whistler Valley Housing Society unveils website; SLRD axes permit at Squamish LNG site
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A size 2 avalanche triggered on Powder Mountain near Whistler on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

Good morning and welcome back to your weekday wrap-up of Sea to Sky current events. 

Eight skiers in three separate groups have been rescued after finding themselves in hazardous backcountry terrain in B.C.

The Whistler Valley Housing Society (not to be confused with the Whistler Housing Authority) has launched its new website.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has rejected a temporary use permit (TUP) for offices and amenities on the site of the Woodfibre LNG project. 

Whistler real-estate agent Keith Roy is the new Conservative candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country. 

Three local Nordic skiing clubs have formed a new race team: Coast Corridor United (CCU). 

2024's edition of the Payak Loppet recently took place at Whistler Olympic Park (WOP).

The Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) raised over $40,000 in its latest Nightwalk for Hope.

Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council executive director Clare Greenberg has stepped down. 

Baroque music trio La Modestine will play March 10 at the Maury Young Arts Centre. 

Whistler Secondary School's Grade 9 boys have won the Sea to Sky District Basketball Championship.

Stay tuned as Pique Newsmagazine brings you the latest headlines. Email us at [email protected] if you've got a tip.