Whistler

Week of November 20

Blood, popcorn, snowboarding

It took first-time Whistler council candidate Tom Thomson a moment to absorb the fact that he was not only elected, but also earned the most votes of any candidate.

Temporary housing, tents and cruise ships around the corner if accommodation providers don’t step up

Race, Lonsdale, Raiser, Heintzman, Kirkham and Lalli make up new council

Ian Sutherland is not Thor. Just the same, he swings a decent hammer. With the mayoral gavel seemingly misplaced, the outgoing mayor of Squamish managed his final meeting with a claw hammer, a tool he said mayor-elect Greg Gardner might appreciate.

Businesses positive despite last month’s reports of financial crisis

Housing project resurrected by independents; Buildings could be ready in December if money secured

Agricultural Land Commission meeting all week in Vancouver

Gimse, Ames, LeBlanc and Craddock form new council