Local News

Lightning 'event' starts 13 wildfires in Pemberton and Whistler area

Eight wildfires are burning out of control as of Thursday and three are being held. The largest wildfire is 17 hectares.

Aug 8, 2024 11:41 AM Read more >

Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

The project recently enjoyed an infusion of more than $12M from the province

Aug 8, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Ornulf Johnsen slated for Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

The Norwegian was Whistler’s first ski director and owned Grouse Mountain’s first ski school.

Aug 7, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

'Without even knowing it, I had the perfect training'

Rhys Verner reflects on his promising career despite an underwhelming 2024

Aug 7, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

Whistler opens its wallet for Invictus Games

The RMOW will direct $240k in MRDT funding to village animation for the games to be held next year

Aug 7, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Update: Highway 99 reopens north of Pemberton after landslide

Highway was closed for nearly 24 hours due to slide north of Duffey Lake

Aug 6, 2024 6:20 PM Read more >

Man dies after drowning in Porteau Cove Provincial Park

The unidentified man died at the scene on Saturday.

Aug 6, 2024 2:44 PM Read more >

BCWS tackling fires near Pemberton, Whistler

A 'smattering of lightning' to blame for new fire starts, BCWS says

Aug 6, 2024 2:16 PM Read more >

Whistler endorses new Active Transportation Strategy

The strategy will help guide Whistler towards reducing community reliance on passenger vehicles

Aug 6, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Whistler Summer Concert Series resumes Aug. 8

Astrocolor and The Suffers are set to take the Olympic Plaza stage

Aug 6, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >