Whistler

Despite rumblings in the U.S. economy that preceded the start of the ski season, half of North America's major specialty tour operators reported an improvement in business that ranged from 3 per cent to as high as 40 per cent over last year.

If and when the Vancouver and Whistler are successful in their bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, they will also win the right to host the Winter Paralympic Games in the same year.

The Howe Sound School District is requesting an extra $30,00 in natural gas funding from the provincial government to help offset rising energy costs over the past 12 months.

The Hitcher

"A lot of people feel the Re-Use-It Centre has gone above and beyond everybody’s wildest hopes. It was an idea long overdue and we are very happy with the progress of the store.

The Pemberton Child Care Society held its first annual Lego contest on Saturday, March 17. We wish to thank all those who helped make this event a success.

The Canadian Cancer Society is holding its annual Daffodil Day this Sunday, April 1st. Volunteers will be selling the flowers outside Nesters, the Grocery Store and the IGA from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for cancer care and research.

IOC vice president says no reason two bids from Canada can’t succeed If the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Olympic bid has an area of concern it’s Whistler, according to International Olympic Committee vice-president Dick Pound.

Re: Cypress Ski area marketing director Matthew Broadbent's comment that Boyne Resorts’ "investment will be a major plus for the park." ("Cypress Bowl goes to Boyne," Pique, March 9 th ).

Lions Bay psychologist wins party nomination The 2010 Olympic bid, the environment and education are tipped to be key issues in the upcoming provincial government election by the NDP candidate in West Vancouver-Garibaldi, Barrie MacLeod.