Whistler

Decision on proposed ski resort at Brohm Ridge expected in new year Proponents of the Garibaldi at Squamish ski resort submitted their final proposal package to the B.C.

SPECIAL EVENTS MAPLE SYRUP FUND-RAISER. Proceeds from the sale of maple syrup help support the Jennifer Jones Whistler Bear Society. Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in front of the IGA in Marketplace. MAGIC SEASON .

Mountain Culture director to speak at United Nations The United Nations launched International Year of the Mountains on Dec.

Laser centre appealing to visitors as well as ‘weather beaten’ locals Years of exposure to mountain elements can change the make-up of anyone's face.

A liquid chemical de-icer, that has cut accidents by 40 per cent in other areas, will be used on the Sea to Sky highway starting this week.

Whistler Health Care Centre puts mobile x-ray machine to work, but could use more equipment The Whistler Health Care Centre's latest addition may be saving more lives this year.

Workers at the Whistler Health Care Centre were given good news this week, after their employer opted to give them pay increases similar to what their unionized counterparts received months ago.

For much of the world the message about physical activity is not getting out Physical inactivity may not be at the top of the list of health concerns in Whistler but it is a growing world-wide epidemic in developed countries.

Recognition for work behind the scenes The four long-time locals who were presented with Whistler Classic Awards at the WinterStart Opening Ceremonies on Dec. 7 weren’t looking for recognition, they just earned it.

The recent cuts to the Medical Services Plan Supplementary Benefits program have many Whistler patients worried they will not be able to afford to treat their injuries properly in the New Year. Effective Jan. 1, 2002, about 75 per cent of B.C.