Whistler

THE WHISTLER WALDORF SCHOOL Preschool to Grade 8. The school is dedicated to nurturing the child’s capacity of wonder, reverence and responsibility while providing a curriculum of the highest quality.

BALSAM STREET DAYCARE A fun, creative, active and positive atmosphere! Run by a stay-at-home mother of an 18-month-old boy, with a small home daycare. There’s a play/craft area, stroller, wagon, sled and large yard area for playing.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at HYPERLINK "http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html" www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html .

What: WHISTLER BLACKCOMB The ski season is here! Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are officially open and ready for your carving pleasure. Whistler, Excalibur and Creekside Gondola are expected to be open this weekend, as is the Wizard Chair.

What: FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 A mandatory eight-hour course for anyone who wants to handle food and make money doing it. That includes cooks, servers and dishwashers. Focus will be on food contamination and potentially hazardous foods. Cost $99.

What: WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL MELTDOWN: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR CANADA? Financial markets around the world are in the red. Most people are at a loss to figure out what’s happening.

Re-Use-It philosophies foundation of new business plan

By Guy Patterson RMOW Community Housing Planner When it comes to green building in Whistler there is some good news and bad news, but the heat is on building better and that’s good.

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