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: EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES The Whistler Chamber of Commerce hosts a workshop on how to hone your leadership skills and develop a team more efficiently. When: Tuesday June 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: Chamber Boardroom

What: THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE He of the anthropomorphic talking trains will be in Squamish over two weekends on his way to the Railway Park.

But new sources should alleviate need to use fire fighting water this year

Some residents already evacuated with others on alert

Rick Clare replaced after 11 years at the head of the board

Almost three years after two CN employees were killed in a derailment in Lillooet canyon the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) at last released its report on the incident.

The District of Squamish (DOS) may have entered into a non-binding conflict resolution process with the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) at the request of the province, but council is sticking to its gun on a few matters of contention.