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Million-dollar Chardonnay challenge cancelled

Less than two months before many of the world’s pre-eminent wine judges were to pick the best Chardonnay in the world during a visit to Whistler, the event has been cancelled.

Community examines 'success'

Whistler. It’s Our Future community consultation process underway The community rose to the municipality’s challenge to get involved and make a difference at the first public workshop dealing with Whistler’s future.

Whistler good value: magazine

Whistler has been named one of the best vacation values in North America and the Caribbean by the weekly newsmagazine U.S. News & World Report.

Demand to exceed gas supply by 2004

Centra Gas to seek public input on options to increase capacity New hotels, new home construction and a rapidly growing population are starting to put a strain on Centra Gas’s propane facilities in Whistler.

Whistler Bungee almost ready to fly

Owners expect to be open for business in early August To get an idea how high you can freefall with Whistler Bungee, you’ll have to go to the city – there aren’t any 15 storey buildings in Whistler to compare it with.

Bear Update: Yearling black bears and August forecast 2002

Black Bear Researcher Yearling Explosion This summer Whistler is experiencing a slight explosion of yearling bears – one year old bears which have been pushed out from their family bond by their mother.

Snowboarder in critical condition after snowmobile stunt

A stunt turned into tragedy last weekend as a local pro snowboarder was rushed to the hospital with critical burns after attempting to catwalk a snowmobile through a nine-metre high wall of flame.

Vail founder Pete Seibert dies

Pete Seibert, the founder of Vail and a veteran of Colorado’s famed 10th Mountain Division, died July 15 after battling cancer. He was 77.

Taxi, taxi

A new taxi company has been proposed for Whistler. Craig Gibson, who for eight years drove for Whistler Taxi, has applied to the Motor Vehicle Branch for a licence to operate 10 cabs in Whistler.

COSCUSA finds replacement for Perry

Colorado Ski Country USA has filled the spot of president and CEO, left empty by former Whistler resident David Perry.