Whistler

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.

COUNCIL>> Public question period will kick off the next regular council meeting on Mon. Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Municipal Hall. BROWN BAG LUNCH>> Noel Villard will be speaking at the next Brown Bag Lunch on Tues. Nov.

WHISTLER WRITERS FESTIVAL>> The festival continues this weekend with various events. For info contact Stella Harvey at [email protected] or 604-932-4518.

First movements to winter den

The Whistler Astronomy Club, along with 27 other astronomy clubs across Canada, is competing for the opportunity to use two of the world’s largest telescopes.

Telluride adds 27 per cent more airplane seats

The Grocery Store in Whistler Village and The Pemberton Valley Supermarket were recently recognized at Grocery Innovations Canada, an annual conference and tradeshow, hosted by The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers.

Backcountry enthusiasts are invited to attend a full day workshop in Vancouver next weekend to get the latest information on avalanche risk.

The Howe Sound School Board will be discussing the provincial government’s recently announced plan to ban junk food from schools.

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting a forum for local businesses to tell locals and newcomers alike what they are all about.