Whistler

When Whistler established its first sister-city relationship with the town of Karuizawa in 1998, no one realized it would be nearly three years before a Whistler delegation visited Japan.

Trains, planes and automobiles? Well, not exactly. Trains, buses and an improved highway are the way to fix transportation tie-ups in the Sea-to-Sky corridor, says Whistler Mayor Hugh O’Reilly.

After a winter of fuel rate increases, things finally seem to be settling down.

Police are still looking for information that will lead them to a cyclist who hit an elderly woman in the village and fled the scene. The hit and run took place on the afternoon of July 26 on the Village Stroll near Skier’s Approach.

The provincial Liberal government is considering whether to keep or scrap plans to create a 71,000 hectare provincial park in the South Chilcotin area.

Bear Update: August bear forecast

The first Whistler In Bloom gardening contest produced 10 champions, forged new relationships and produced numerous gardening ideas. The contest wrapped up with judging on July 24 and presentation of awards July 29 at Hoz’s Pub.

Friday, Aug. 3 ON STAGE Who : Whole Damn County Where : Skatespace Stage When : 5 p.m. These Whistler rockers are kicking the weekend off right with a free all-ages show at the Skate Park. Who : ShoCore Where : SkateSpace Stage When : 6 p.m.

Whistler continues to be the destination of choice for world celebrities and media organizations. In Style magazine will visit the resort this month to begin documenting Whistler’s "star" attractions as well as their fans.

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