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 5 p.m. until June 19, hours will change after that. Check www.whistlerblackcomb.com for daily updates.

What: DRIVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE A great employee has a great coach. This workshop tells you why, and how to develop great employees to their full potential. Facilitated by Ralph Forsyth. Cost $99 for members, $149 for non-members.

What: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS The Whistler Forum for Leadership and Dialogue presents a screening of Carl Bessai's "Mothers and Daughters," starring Tantoo Cardinal. Both will be in attendance. $10 entry at the door. When: Thursday June 11, 7:30 p.m.

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Despite the increase in jobs, B.C.'s jobless rate continued to grow by 0.2 per cent in May to a 7.6 per cent, with seasonal adjustments. Those figures are not so much the result of lost jobs as they are of the labour force increasing by 0.

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Visitors and residents will be able to breathe easier this summer, thanks to a new smoking bylaw that prohibits people from lighting up near businesses, doorways, windows, bus shelters, sporting events, playing fields, playgrounds, school property an