Whistler

Whistler’s long-awaited library/museum facility will cost close to $9.5 million to build and open in 2004, according to the development proposal put forward by the B.C. Building Corporation and accepted by council Monday.

More than 300 people turned out to take in energy expert Dr. Donald Aitken’s presentation, Renewable Energy — The Right Choice, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on Oct. 25.

Significant changes could finally be on their way next spring for the Creekside area.

Free passes to ski areas across the country are up for grabs again this season but there's a catch. The only ones eligible for the free passes must have a birth certificate from 1991 or a Grade 5 report card.

Adventure tourism may be reaching new heights in Whistler next year with the addition of a zipline over Fitzsimmons Creek.

Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced the federal government’s support for the Vancouver Whistler 2010 Winter Olympic bid this week. The announcement came during Chretien’s visit to Vancouver to attend a Liberal fundraising dinner.

Although Whistler was shortlisted as a potential candidate to host the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in 2002, WEF organizers announced on Nov. 7 that they would hold the meeting in New York City, in light of the recent events there.

Taking a flying leap may become a regular pursuit in Whistler. Whistler Bungee Inc. has applied to the B.C.

Next week residents in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District are being encouraged to change old habits and adopt new ways to reduce their waste. Waste Reduction Week in the area will begin on Sunday, Nov.

The Whistler Singers are now following the beat of a new choir director.