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Whistler and Pemberton students have their say on municipal councils

Whistler and Pemberton students have their say on municipal councils

Student Vote brings democracy, civic education to the classroom
B.C. calls on public as it looks to 'future-proof' province from floods

B.C. calls on public as it looks to 'future-proof' province from floods

To counter increased risks to flooding, the B.C. government wants to improve flood maps, plan for community retreat in high-risk areas, and open up natural floodplains to give water a place to go. It's calling on public input for the new plan.
Mile One owners wanted to keep things local in sale to Whistler Cooks

Mile One owners wanted to keep things local in sale to Whistler Cooks

Randy Jones and Cindy Yu knew the beloved Pemberton restaurant needed more resources to keep thriving
Whistler Adventure School bringing trail-building courses to Mexico

Whistler Adventure School bringing trail-building courses to Mexico

Trail-builder Dakota Goulder will bring local knowledge to Mexico’s mountain bike community during three-week trip
Stella Harvey named Whistler's Citizen of the Year

Stella Harvey named Whistler's Citizen of the Year

About 400 people gathered in the Fairmont Chateau's ballroom for the first in-person Whistler Excellence Awards ceremony since 2019
Squamish man arrested following Whistler Village assault

Squamish man arrested following Whistler Village assault

Also in police briefs this week: Whistler RCMP respond to motorcycle incident near Daisy Lake Dam; police investigating after watch, ring stolen from hotel room
Pemberton returns mayor to top spot, elects mix of new and familiar faces to council

Pemberton returns mayor to top spot, elects mix of new and familiar faces to council

Voter turnout up slightly from past years
B.C. COVID-19 deaths rise

B.C. COVID-19 deaths rise

The 32 COVID-19 deaths in week up to Oct. 15 is highest total since Aug. 27
In the end, Whistler went with experience, compatibility on election day

In the end, Whistler went with experience, compatibility on election day

Voters return all five incumbents to office, along with electing first-ever Whistler-born resident to council
Whistler Youth Centre hosting free suicide alertness training

Whistler Youth Centre hosting free suicide alertness training

The safeTALK workshop is scheduled to take place on Friday, Oct. 21— free pizza included! 🍕