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Whistler vehicle break-in nets thieves a single mitten

Whistler vehicle break-in nets thieves a single mitten

Police Briefs: Whistler RCMP issued five suspensions for impaired driving last week
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Myrtle Philip Community School surpasses fundraising goal with some ‘Old-School’ help

Myrtle Philip Community School surpasses fundraising goal with some ‘Old-School’ help

Parent Advisory Council’s fall fundraiser nets more than $10K as school celebrates 30 years  
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As Pemberton’s population surges, officials want to ensure it has enough housing supply to keep up

As Pemberton’s population surges, officials want to ensure it has enough housing supply to keep up

Report details the amount of land VOP needs to set aside to support community’s housing needs for next 5 years
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B.C. snowstorm spiked ICBC accident claims by 150%

B.C. snowstorm spiked ICBC accident claims by 150%

In the nine days before the snowstorm, ICBC recorded, on average, 1,419 claims.
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B.C. designated drivers get free coffee during police blitz

B.C. designated drivers get free coffee during police blitz

Police forces across B.C. are stepping up road checks in an effort to catch impaired drivers around the holiday season. Designated drivers, meanwhile, will be offered free coffee vouchers.
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Whistler legends Peter Alder and Paul Mathews inducted into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

Whistler legends Peter Alder and Paul Mathews inducted into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

The ski resort builders were honoured in a virtual ceremony on Nov. 24
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Could driving without winter tires in B.C. void your insurance?

Could driving without winter tires in B.C. void your insurance?

No, but it could affect how much you pay out in the end, says one Vancouver lawyer.
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RMOW proposes 8.3% tax increase

RMOW proposes 8.3% tax increase

Budget open houses set for today at Whistler Public Library
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How cold is too cold?

How cold is too cold?

With RMOW emergency shelter plan set to kick in at -20 C, WCSS searches for space that could open in -10 C or warmer
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One-fifth of known Canadian species face some risk of extinction

One-fifth of known Canadian species face some risk of extinction

Canada is home to about 80,000 species (not including viruses or bacteria).
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