Whistler

"Robert McCaw photo. Environment Canada/Canadian Wildlife Federation Wildspace." GRAY JAY (Perisoreus canadensis) 10"-13" Gray Jays are maybe better known in Whistler as Whiskey Jacks, a name whose origin is likely Indian (from "wis-ka-chon").

Whistler’s proactive steps toward managing its own bear problems has made it easier for the province to cut funding for one conservation officer position in the corridor.

Whistler-Blackcomb will be reviewing ski school procedure following a child’s fall off the Magic Chair on Blackcomb Monday, Jan. 10. The seven-year-old Myrtle Philip elementary school student was participating in the school’s ski program.

Whether Whistlerites are drinking more or recycling more, the Whistler Bottle Depot has extended its hours to accommodate the influx of bottles, cans and other drinking containers.

As of Jan. 14, 2000 We received 20 cm of light density snow last night and early this a.m., accompanied by moderate mountain-top winds from the south-southeasterly direction. Temperatures at the mountain tops were in the -14C. range.

Intrawest’s Whistler South Comprehensive Development Strategy was given fourth reading by council Monday, but the number of bed units that may be left “floating” was increased.

Whistler’s environmental advocacy group — the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment — has lost some teeth and is foundering as it heads into the new millennium.

Director of golf, Patrick Bowers, said the Arnold Palmer-designed course will not be altered but the fairways and amenities will be upgraded and enhanced.

The guest slated to speak at AWARE’s AGM Thursday, Jan. 20 has a grizzly inclination with a conservation bent. Wayne McCrory is a professional biologist and ecosystem research expert who specializes in bears.

Due to popular demand, the Whistler SAFE (Sexual Awareness For Everyone) Clinic is opening its doors for an extra day each week. Now, in addition to the clinic held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.