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In the last few weeks, Whistler runners have competed at various regional races, with little recognition of their efforts.

Paris and Beijing also pass test; Olympic Committee VP endorse China Supporters of Toronto’s bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games received some good news and some bad news this week.

EVENTS WHAT: Craggy Range Winery Masters Doubles Tennis Tournament WHERE: Whistler Racquet and Golf Resort WHEN: May 18 to 21 Back for its sixth year, the tournament attracts players over 35 years of age from all over B.C.

Although it may not feel like it in the valley, the winter competitive snowboarding season wrapped up last weekend with the Showcase Showdown halfpipe and quarterpipe contests.

Bad news for the 2008 Toronto Olympic bid may be good news for the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Olympic Bid.

Of all the sports that Whistler has to offer, I’ll bet most of you never thought there was a rugby club up in the mountains.

Although you wouldn’t know it by the snow report, it’s spring in the Valley.

Wine may not have that much to do with the actual game of tennis unless your name is John McEnroe and you add an ‘h’ after the ‘w’.

Vert ramp history made by Brazilian skater Most spectators went into the eighth Slam City Jam skateboard contest expecting to see the world's best street park and vert ramp skaters doing the things that made them famous.

EVENTS WHAT: Showcase Showdown WHERE: Whistler Mountain WHEN: May 12 Halfpipe, May 13 Quarterpipe The last snowboard event of the season, expect local amateurs and pros to hold nothing back.