Whistler

Volunteer recruitment for the Hongkong Bank Whistler WinterStart Festival got underway last week, with a great turnout at Merlin’s Bar.

The Whistler Skiers Chapel Society is pleased to announce that the following arts-interested organizations have confirmed their support and commitment in principle for Whistler’s Community Millennium project, the Whistler Interfaith Chapel and Meetin

Snowmaking crews hoped to turn on the machines this week in preparation for the Cafe de Columbia FIS Word Cup alpine races, Dec. 5 and 6 and the Dec. 10 Nokia FIS World Cup snowboard super G on Whistler Mountain.

Who wanted Whistler Stables to close is still not clear, but both the municipality and the developers of the proposed Riverside Campground say they want the stables back.

Food bank filling up The community response to the recent community food bank crisis has been overwhelming says co-ordinator Mary Caverly. "It’s just been wonderful." Two weeks ago the Whistler Food Bank shelves were nearly bare.

By Amy Fendley A bear that was found last week at the municipal landfill site is a suspected victim of hit and run.

Cornucopia black box challenge If you can whip up a masterpiece meal in a moment and you are an apprentice chef currently working in Whistler then you may want to seriously think about joining in the Cornucopia Culinary Grand Prix Chef Competition.

Whistler Skiers Chapel Society AGM Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at the original Whistler Skiers Chapel, corner of Highway 99 and Lake Placid Road.

Waterfront, very large 2 br, 2 bath, fp, furnished $3,000. (Last week, $1,500). By Amy Fendley What motivates landlords to raise their rents? Tenant experience, financial situation and season are just a few.

The Whistler RCMP are warning drivers that traffic enforcement will be stepped up now that the local detachment has a full-time traffic officer. Const.