Here are this week's top headlines from Whistler, B.C., as determined by Pique readers.
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1. Pemberton’s animal shelter is full of pets no one is offering to adopt
“Usually when we have kittens and puppies, we are flooded with applications—well, that used to be the norm—but lately, I think we’ve had one application for a puppy, and they’ve been up for adoption for three weeks now.”
2. Grizzly reported north of Whistler: RMOW
According to experts, it's an encouraging sign for the rebound of the keystone species, and one we can expect to continue.
3. McIntosh killer sentenced to five years
This blast from Squamish's past rocketed up the rankings after someone posted a link to the story in a Reddit thread.
4. Joffre Lakes gets June dusting of snow, making for 'magical' family hike
June-uary at a popular B.C. trail lived up to its name for a family of hikers.
5. Photos: Whistler family returns home after yearlong motorcycle trip
Todd, Christina and Seanna’s journey included three continents, 29 countries, 377 days, and two motorcycle break-downs
