Whistler

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.

Olive-sided Flycatcher ( Contopus borealis ) By Max Gotz, Whistler Naturalists The Olive-sided Flycatcher is most often seen perched on the tip of a large conifer from where it sings one of the most easily recognized songs found in Whistler's summer

The Whistler Museum and Archives Society has a new logo. A design by Whistler stone mason and artist Paul Jago was selected from approximately 30 entries in the museum’s logo design contest. Jago was awarded $500 for his design.

Whistler has the dubious distinction of receiving the second smallest grant handed out by the provincial government to municipalities this year. Whistler will receive $27,124 from the provincial government this year.

Three of Whistler’s up and coming racers had a chance to compete nationally against the best young skiers in Canada at the National Juvenile K2 Canadian Championships from March 18 to 25 at Mont Tremblant.

The municipality has guaranteed $2 million of the $3.5 million mortgage the Whistler Skiers’ Chapel Society is seeking to complete the Maurice Young Millennium Place project.

Whistler’s Risler very competitive Mont Orford, Quebec – After a season of successes and close calls on the World Cup and Nor-Am racing circuits, Canada’s alpine racers went head to head with each other at the Pontiac GMC Canadian Cham

Members of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the task team of the Howe Sound Community Forum have scheduled a tour of Howe Sound communities for April 5.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District expects the Environmental Appeal Board to rule on its appeal of a B.C.

The Jennifer Jones Whistler Bear Foundation is launching a Maple Syrup Fund-raiser. It’s a unique gift as local bears adorn the labels.