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Pemberton council greenlights food truck pilot project

Summer program gives preference to local vendors offering healthy food options

May 14, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to four-week low

Province records second case of a vaccinated person getting a blood clot.

May 13, 2021 2:34 PM Read more >

Hackers had ‘deep’ access to Whistler systems, docs show

Ransomware attack may require a complete rebuild of RMOW network

May 13, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Whistler recorded fewer than five new COVID-19 cases last week

The Howe Sound heath area identified 11 new cases within the last week

May 12, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

600 new COVID-19 cases identified, while 423 people are treated in hospital – 141 of those in ICU.

May 12, 2021 4:12 PM Read more >

RMOW issues bear alert for Emerald residents

Here's a reminder to keep your cars locked and bear attractant free this spring

May 12, 2021 3:14 PM Read more >

B.C. introduces sick-pay legislation—but questions remain over cost to employers

Legislation guarantees three days of COVID leave, bridging into permanent program starting in 2022

May 12, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,624

May 11, 2021 4:16 PM Read more >

Whistler doctors wrestle with backlog of Pap tests due to COVID-19

Physician turns to pilot initiative to help work through long list of women who need follow-up exams 

May 11, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall, as hospitalizations decline, 20 die

More than two million British Columbians have now had at least one dose of vaccine.

May 10, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >