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Whistler’s COVID-19 problem is a housing problem

Whistler’s COVID-19 problem is a housing problem

The first in Pique’s series looking at the human impact of the resort’s recent Omicron surge
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to 500

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to 500

There have not been more COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals since April.
Rainfall warning, high streamflow advisory issued for Sea to Sky corridor

Rainfall warning, high streamflow advisory issued for Sea to Sky corridor

Motorists warned of flash floods and water pooling on roads Wednesday
Whistler backcountry advisory as of Wednesday, Jan. 12

Whistler backcountry advisory as of Wednesday, Jan. 12

Dramatic shift in weather, rainfall leading to natural avalanche activity in all elevations Tuesday
Demand for COVID-19 testing in Whistler stays steady following holidays

Demand for COVID-19 testing in Whistler stays steady following holidays

A recent drop in Howe Sound's weekly caseload isn't necessarily representative of community transmission, says doctor
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach eight-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach eight-month high

The 469 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals is the highest count since May 5.
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

The pills are an 'important tool' that will affect the PHO orders in B.C.
More than $12k raised to replace Spud Valley’s stolen equipment

More than $12k raised to replace Spud Valley’s stolen equipment

The Spud Valley Nordic Association has received more than enough donations to replace the equipment that was stolen nearly three weeks ago
B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C. has not had this many hospitalized COVID-19 patients since November 5.
‘Reinvigorated’ Whistler Valley Housing Society looks to fill in resort’s housing gaps

‘Reinvigorated’ Whistler Valley Housing Society looks to fill in resort’s housing gaps

New-look board wants to address broader spectrum of housing needs to ensure ‘no one is left behind’