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$10M filtration project at Whistler Wastewater Treatment Plant will likely lead to tax hike

$10M filtration project at Whistler Wastewater Treatment Plant will likely lead to tax hike

Work is required to meet population growth and regulatory compliance after plant was not performing as intended
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Museum Musings: Jim McConkey’s film collection

Museum Musings: Jim McConkey’s film collection

'“Diamond” Jim McConkey was an accomplished ski instructor for many years before he came up to Whistler.'
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Updated: Man found dead on Whistler mountain bike trail identified as longtime local

Updated: Man found dead on Whistler mountain bike trail identified as longtime local

Police say the mountain biker found on Thursday, Aug. 10 'appears to have died from a tragic accident'
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Whistler grizzly conflicts have doubled in recent years

Whistler grizzly conflicts have doubled in recent years

COS has received 30 grizzly reports this year alone, FOI reveals
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Whistler, Squamish expand home energy retrofit service

Whistler, Squamish expand home energy retrofit service

Retrofit Assist offers incentives to electrify home heating and cooling systems
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Heat warning in effect for Whistler

Heat warning in effect for Whistler

Temperatures expected to hit 35 C on Monday
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Whistler Mountain Bike Park hours shift starting Monday

Whistler Mountain Bike Park hours shift starting Monday

Whistler Village Gondola will close for the season on Sept. 5, to accommodate required maintenance ahead of winter
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Alta Bistro opening café offshoot this month

Alta Bistro opening café offshoot this month

Located next door to award-winning restaurant, Alpha Café will maintain Alta Bistro’s penchant for quality, hyperlocal, sustainable ingredients
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Talking industry trends with the founder of Canada’s only digital tourism business accelerator

Talking industry trends with the founder of Canada’s only digital tourism business accelerator

Indigenous and rural operators stand to benefit from growing demand for wellness travel and outdoor rec
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Whistler Writers Festival tickets go on sale Aug. 21

Whistler Writers Festival tickets go on sale Aug. 21

The festival itself runs October 12 to 16
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