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As fire risk rises, BC Wildfire Service faces retention issues

As fire risk rises, BC Wildfire Service faces retention issues

Wildland firefighters aren’t compensated nearly as well as municipal crews, despite rising wildfire concerns
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Whistler pushing BC Transit for 'non-performance clause' in event of future strike

Whistler pushing BC Transit for 'non-performance clause' in event of future strike

At the July 19 Whistler council meeting, council heard a report on the new Whistler Transit System Annual Operating Agreement for 2022-23.
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SLRD launches new emergency alert system

SLRD launches new emergency alert system

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has launched a new and improved emergency alert notification system for residents and visitors to the region
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Texas 4000 riders pass through Whistler en route to Alaska

Texas 4000 riders pass through Whistler en route to Alaska

The world’s longest annual charity bike ride is raising funds and awareness for the fight against cancer
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RMOW urging Whistler visitors to make use of free transit to beat the heat, congestion this long weekend

RMOW urging Whistler visitors to make use of free transit to beat the heat, congestion this long weekend

Extreme heat warning in effect for Whistler through July 30
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Man arrested after snorting drug outside Whistler RCMP detachment, running from police

Man arrested after snorting drug outside Whistler RCMP detachment, running from police

Also in Police Briefs: Man arrested after breaking business' window; inebriated mailbox smasher ticketed for causing a nuisance
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New report probes value, risks of Whistler’s natural assets

New report probes value, risks of Whistler’s natural assets

Council hears update on Municipal Natural Assets Initiative
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B.C.’s COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down slightly

B.C.’s COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down slightly

While hospitalizations have dropped, deaths have grown over the past week.
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Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at two Whistler restaurants

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at two Whistler restaurants

Public health officials advise people who dined at Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar or Il Caminetto from July 14 to 20 to monitor for symptoms, but say the risk of transmission is low.
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Whistler RCMP formalizing focus on partnership policing

Whistler RCMP formalizing focus on partnership policing

Recent years have seen bigger push to collaborate with local organizations for a more proactive policing approach 
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