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WORCA’s annual bike swap to benefit youth

The Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association is hosting its annual bike swap fundraiser on Saturday, April 24 in Creekside. Last year the bike swap raised over $3,150 for WORCA, which went towards youth programs in the valley like the summer dirt camps.

Whistler Slo-pitch captains meeting called

The Whistler Slo-pitch League has called a team captains meeting for Thursday, April 15 at the Spruce Grove Field House. This meeting is mandatory for all team captains or representatives.

Clearing the way for trophy fish

Whistler Angling Club hopes to work with new Freshwater Fishing Society Getting out of the management of freshwater fisheries may be the best thing that the provincial government has ever done for fishing says Tom Cole, a director and long-time membe
Squamish unveils plan to revitalize its waterfront

Squamish unveils plan to revitalize its waterfront

By Care Ogilvie Squamish’s dream of a developed waterfront with parks, hotels, businesses, and living space is one step closer to reality.

Young offender found guilty for role in fatal snowmobile stunt

Judge says lack of safety precautions led to the death of Josh Chapman; court case still pending against filmmaker A sentence in Provincial Court Judge Douglas Moss’ ruling sums up the extent to which the organizers of a snowmobile stunt failed

Wilson wins federal Liberal nomination

Organization played key role in getting party members out to vote Blair Wilson was the least experienced candidate for the federal Liberal nomination in the riding of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast, but by the time the votes were counted it was clear

Property tax increase will be set at rate of inflation

Residential property taxes are increasing at the rate of inflation, marking a 2.3 per cent increase over last year. That means, residential property assessments which increased by 9 per cent (the municipal average) will see a corresponding 2.

Capital spending down $4 million in 2004 budget

The municipality is encouraging public feedback in the 2004 budget process, after releasing its Five-Year Financial Plan earlier this week. The plan details a $45 million municipal budget, up $2 million from last year.

WSSF goes international with television deal

Festival picked up by Global, Fox and syndicates The 2004 Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival is going global this year with the announcement of a major television deal that could see the festival broadcast in as many as 400 million households.

Whistler Home Builders Association gets serious

Builders making plans for the future Tough times are coming for the construction industry in Whistler.