Whistler

Debbie Smythe has taken on the job of co-ordinating community relations and volunteer activities in Whistler for the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation.

Nathan Hall is a warning for the ski industry. In November a Colorado jury, after 18 hours of deliberation, found Hall guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 1997 death of Alan Cobb at Vail.

Tommy Gustafsson, the Swedish businessman who spearheaded Stockholm’s failed 2004 Summer Olympic bid, has been informed by that country’s chief prosecutor that he is suspected of bribery.

American Dipper ( Cinclus mexicanus By Cathy Conroy, Whistler Naturalists We have come to the middle of winter. Most songbirds disappeared months ago to warmer places like Arizona or Costa Rica.

Organizers of next month’s Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival are looking for photo submissions, which could lead to a $500 cash prize.

Skiing above the valley fog; or could it be glacier ice? On A Clear Day, 14,000 Years Ago By Jack Souther, Whistler Naturalists It started off as just another dark dank late winter day with fog in the valley so thick you could get lost in the parking

Dr. Bill Mott and his family were on their way to Whistler in more ways than one when their small plane dropped off the radar screen in an approach to Penticton Airport on the last day of the year 2000.

If you want some insider tips on the best downhill lines and chutes and also happen to be female, you are welcome to join the Whistler Freeride team "ladies day" on Jan. 7 for a session of action and adventure on the mountain.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler had hoped to hear some news before the new year on its appeal of the tax classification of four condo hotels but it may have to wait until after February for a decision from the B.C. Assessment Appeal Board.

Company looking at long-term options for providing propane or natural gas to Whistler Centra Gas Whistler will be applying for another increase in the rate of piped propane within the next few weeks.