Whistler

Schooling the teachers

February 1-7 Friday, Feb. 1 STAGE PERFORMERS Who: Ecclestons Where: Dubh Linn Gate The Ecclestons bring you Irish cheer, window-side at the Gate.

Bid corporation committed to multi-modal transportation solution Local businesses were told they need to start planning now if they want to capitalize on opportunities a Winter Olympic Games might bring to Whistler.

Region inherits $136 million deficit The newly created Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) has just scrapped 25 per cent of its top executives in an effort to become more efficient.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler will host two open houses this month to outline potential legacies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The meetings will be held Feb. 20, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and also Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public invited to help choose a consulting firm The word "sustainability" is bandied about more and more frequently these days. There’s now a Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management in Victoria.

Whistler Bungee Inc.’s three-year quest to provide bungee jumping in Whistler appears to finally be successful.

Twinkle, Twinkle… By Don Brett, Whistler Naturalists "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder where you are.

Come to the Whistler Public Library on Jan. 27 and observe Family Literacy Day. The Library will have a display of literacy related materials and informational brochures to pick up.

Locals who need social services, have court dates, or need help from a conservation officer will feel the bite of provincial cutbacks announced last week.