Whistler

BALSAM STREET DAYCARE A fun, creative, active and positive atmosphere! Run by a stay-at-home mother. Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. $30/half-day (four hours) and $50/full day (eight hours). $5 for each additional hour. Call Kristi at (604) 894-5992.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772 for details.

What: WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPEN The ski and snowboard season has faded, but biking season is here! It operates from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check www.whistlerblackcomb.com for daily updates.

What: 2010 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP The world's athlets will be here - so will their entourages. Do you want to know how you can profit off of the 2010 Games? Find out at this workshop, cost is $25 + GST. When: Tuesday June 30, 9 a.m.

What: NEIGHBOURHOOD BY-DESIGN ASSOCIATION MEETING The Neighbourhood By-Design Association hosts its inaugural meeting. Learn about co-housing and meet fellow citizens who want to set up co-housing in the Sea to Sky region.

The RMOW will not be putting life-saving equipment at waterfront parks in response to a recent drowning death at Lost Lake.

MLA Joan McIntyre outlines September’s expected budget highlights

Strong U.S. dollar may be offsetting impact

More cougar sightings have been reported in Squamish but there has been no aggressive behaviour from the animals in the past week.

Some 219 homes in the Spring Creek subdivision were left without power for most of Saturday after a vehicle struck a power pole on Highway 99 near Function Junction and snapped it in half. Just after 7 a.m.