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Viral TikTok video prime example of how to deal with troubling bear encounters, says conservation officer

Viral TikTok video prime example of how to deal with troubling bear encounters, says conservation officer

BC COS monitoring Whistler black bear after viewing footage of the animal closely following a person down the Valley Trail
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Whistler Secondary students deliver community climate talks following semester-long projects

Whistler Secondary students deliver community climate talks following semester-long projects

The youth-led initiatives were part of AWARE initiative Project Now
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Putting Coast Salish art on the map, globally

Putting Coast Salish art on the map, globally

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw artist Rick Harry mentors a new generation of Indigenous artists.
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Plenty of ways to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Whistler

Plenty of ways to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Whistler

Whistler’s First Nations museum is partnering with the local municipality to offer a variety of ways to mark National Indigenous People Day on June 21.
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Squamish-Lillooet Regional District floating new affordable housing measures

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District floating new affordable housing measures

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) and its board of directors are looking to make a few key policy changes to increase the availability of affordable housing throughout the region.
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Whistler is getting a new fire chief

Whistler is getting a new fire chief

Thomas Doherty is set to take over the reins when current fire chief John McKearney retires next month.
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Transit service in the Sea to Sky will resume June 22

Transit service in the Sea to Sky will resume June 22

Whistler and Squamish municipalities are offering free transit until at least July 3
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The Reconciliation Games: Feasibility team unveils concept plan for 2030 Olympics

The Reconciliation Games: Feasibility team unveils concept plan for 2030 Olympics

Indigenous-led proposal would see Whistler host alpine skiing, sliding and Nordic events
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Northlands rezoning open house draws huge turnout—and mixed reviews

Northlands rezoning open house draws huge turnout—and mixed reviews

Roughly 180 people saw the proposed plans and spoke with developers and RMOW staff
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Section of Alta Lake Road will be closed Sunday for repairs

Section of Alta Lake Road will be closed Sunday for repairs

Rail crossing closing from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for CN Rail to make improvements
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