Whistler

SPECIAL EVENTS A FINE AND PLEASANT MISERY . The humour of Patrick F. McManus is featured in this one-man, two-act play of adolescent fears. At Maurice Young Millennium Place Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Reception at 7:30 p.m. Also, Oct. 27 in Pemberton at St.

The shoulder season is here Sniff, sniff. Can you smell it? Well, breathe in a big gulp of that damp mountain air because winter is on its way.

The Gold Bridge-based Reservoir Safety Committee has been stonewalled in its attempts to meet with B.C. Hydro to discuss safety at the Carpenter Reservoir. "We've been trying to meet with them for some time," said RSC representative Dave Watkins.

Video teaches children to respect mountains, other riders "You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.

Friday, Oct. 26 ON STAGE What : A Fine and Pleasant Misery Where : MY Place When : 8 p.m. (7:30 p.m. reception) Patrick F. McManus’s work has been on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list for nearly 20 years.

Things are continuing to roll for Paradata Systems Inc., a Whistler-based integrated payment systems company that has established itself as a leading provider of secure online transactions around the world.

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For the second consecutive year Whistler has been voted the best ski resort in the world by readers of the British broadsheet the Daily Telegraph. The award, presented in London Oct. 15, is based on a travel survey by the Telegraph’s readers.

Squirrels (locals and immigrants) By Jack Souther, Whistler Naturalists There was a time, before the dawn of environmental consciousness, when it was both fashionable and socially applauded to wear "real fur.

The Mount Currie Indian Band is teaming up with the Resort Municipality of Whistler to develop a community learning program.