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Whistler Blackcomb Foundation awards more than $400K to local community groups

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation awards more than $400K to local community groups

After a shift to more urgent needs in 2020, WBF re-expands its charitable giving
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B.C. floods among world's most devastating climate events of 2021

B.C. floods among world's most devastating climate events of 2021

The full cost of flooding in B.C. is still being assessed, but according to one estimate, November flooding places B.C. as the world's fifth most expensive extreme weather event in 2021.
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Skier hits five-year milestone in monthly challenge

Skier hits five-year milestone in monthly challenge

Noah Jacobs marked his 60th-consecutive month of skiing with a visit to Whistler on opening weekend
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How one B.C. group, First Nations bought out trophy hunters

How one B.C. group, First Nations bought out trophy hunters

Foreign licences to hunt black bears fell 23-fold last year during the pandemic. As the hunting guide outfitter industry looks to bounce back, opponents are expanding an alternative: pay trophy hunting guides to stop hunting.
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B.C. couple donates pristine parcel of rainforest, land in Bella Coola Valley

B.C. couple donates pristine parcel of rainforest, land in Bella Coola Valley

In a season of giving, a B.C. couple is gifting their piece of wilderness to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Tinsel Tales: Heartwarming holiday stories for the jolliest time of year

Tinsel Tales: Heartwarming holiday stories for the jolliest time of year

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Here's how and when to take a COVID-19 rapid test in Whistler

Here's how and when to take a COVID-19 rapid test in Whistler

Whistlerites experiencing COVID-19 symptoms can call 604-966-1428 for testing guidance
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Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

New daily cases in B.C. has now breached 2,000 for two straight days
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Tips to deal with holiday stress after a chaotic year

Tips to deal with holiday stress after a chaotic year

With many British Columbians ready to put 2021 behind them, mental health experts are providing some suggestions on how to manage pressure and stress this holiday season.
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Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Omicron is spreading fast and can be transmitted through 'aerosols,' says B.C.'s top doc
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