Whistler

Top 10 scams of 1998 as compiled by the Consumer Services Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General. 1.

By Amy Fendley It’s the first backcountry lodge on the West Coast.

By Bob Barnett Moe Sihota has been talking about streamlining the process for development of new ski areas since his re-appointment to cabinet last fall, but a couple of ski area proponents have yet to see anything tangible.

The provincial government is issuing press releases stating its support for the ski industry, but makes no commitment to new ski areas. A press release issued Dec.

By Amy Fendley The numbers are in and Whistler has outdone itself this time. The figures are record breaking, and it’s all the fault of good weather, a good reputation and the sinking Canadian peso.

By Amy Fendley Last November Ryan Gregory Robertson was killed while descending the Matier Glacier on Slalok Mountain near Joffre Lakes in Pemberton. Robertson was 23.

If partying is on your list of holiday activities, leave the keys at home and let the Whistler Transit System be your designated driver. This New Year’s Eve, plan to take the bus for a safe journey to and from your evening’s celebrations.

A Canadian institution and symbol of downtown Canada for generations has chosen Whistler as the location for its first "boutique" store. Henry Birks & Sons of Montreal opened its Birks Boutique in Whistler Village Centre last week.

By Amy Fendley Combine mountains, youth and snowboards and the possibilities for personal expression are seemingly limitless. Unless that person works for Whistler-Blackcomb.

By Christie Pashby Looking to celebrate the New Year naturally? The folks at AWARE have an adventure for you! On Saturday, Jan. 2, AWARE (Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment) is hosting Whistler's Christmas Bird Count.