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Generations on the glacier

How one group of mountaineering buddies spawned a multi-generational project monitoring the Wedgemount Glacier

Feb 13, 2021 2:04 PM Read more >

Backcountry skier dies in avalanche near Whistler

RCMP asking anyone concerned about missing skiers or riders who were in the backountry around the Blackcomb Glacier to reach them

Feb 12, 2021 8:30 PM Read more >

Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

There have not been fewer British Columbians with COVID-19 in ICU units since November 23.

Feb 12, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

‘She always has something to give’

Indigenous activist and Sisters in Spirit Vigil founder Linda Epp leaving Whistler after 24 years

Feb 12, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Province, ski towns launch COVID education campaign

‘Whistler doesn’t have an economy’ if local transmission isn’t stopped, mayor says

Feb 12, 2021 12:41 PM Read more >

WorkSafeBC COVID-19 safety blitz finds infractions

Working group underway to address B.C. resort challenges; Whistler adds isolation housing

Feb 12, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Public hearing set for Alta Lake Road housing project

Updated traffic study under review 

Feb 12, 2021 7:45 AM Read more >

Pemberton affordable housing in spotlight

Village seeking feedback as Official Community Plan review process opens 

Feb 12, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. down 40% so far in 2021

Nine more British Columbians have lost their lives during the pandemic, for a death toll of 1,278 so far.

Feb 11, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

Cannabis retail on Whistler’s 2021 work plan—resources permitting

Council briefs: A year on Zoom (and counting); It’s never too early to think FireSmart

Feb 11, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >