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Community Leaders World Economic Forum Whistler has been built into one of the top winter/summer resorts in the world over the last 20 or so years.

Decision on sustainability consultants delayed

Council, staff divided over who would serve Whistler best Whistler council has put off choosing consultants to help draft the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan for another week.

Powder Mountain criminal investigation closed

The Hartwicks’ plan to develop an alpine ski resort at Powder Mountain suffered another blow on Feb.

Scholarship program expanded

Whistler students heading off to university in the fall can now apply for a new scholarship. The Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship Programme has just been expanded to include students across Canada, rather than just Ontario and Alberta.

Brew House grows, stays smoke free

The Brew House has agreed to continue to ban smoking within its doors as part of its application for a capacity increase. It did so at the request of the municipality. The Brew House application went before council on Jan.

U.S. authorities may move Whistler fugitive

Daughter, students, friends writing letters of support The daughter of a popular Whistler basketball coach is hoping reference letters she collects for her dad will shorten the five year sentence he is facing in a U.S federal prison.

Renowned author in Whistler to discuss Biomimicry

Feb. 19 presentation part of sustainable speaker series Art is not the only thing that imitates life. A solar panel imitates the activity of a leaf. A computer chip works like a cell. Synthetic clothing materials imitate wool, down and skin.

200 turn out to help chose sustainability consultants

Four consultant companies took the floor separately on Saturday, each presenting compelling reasons to the public on why they should be chosen to chart Whistler's course to sustainability.

Whistler skiers lead Pontiac GMC Cup standings

After two events, Whistler skiers are on top of the Pontiac GMC Cup West Division standings. Whistler’s Jennifer Bertram sits on top of the women’s standings with 1,250 points.

Backcountry Advisory

As of Wednesday, Feb. 06 Strong Southeasterly winds hammered the landscape in the Alpine and the Treeline on Tuesday. The fierce winds resulted in extremely variable distribution of snow.