Whistler

Despite record skier visits last winter the Whistler Resort Association says the results of last year’s advertising campaign in major ski magazines was a disappointment.

A rezoning bylaw which permits nightly rental of units in the Taluswood development received third reading from Whistler council Tuesday night.

By Amy Fendley The unmistakable sound of gunshots echoed through the Village Square Saturday night after tempers flared between two rival gangs. Whistler RCMP Const.

By Amy Fendley A new SAFE satellite clinic will be operating in the Whistler/Blackcomb staff housing this winter, but exactly what the clinic will offer is still up in the air.

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MP John Reynolds has assumed "onerous" responsibilities as chief justice critic for the Official Opposition.

By Amy Fendley The deal is signed, sealed and official. As of Aug. 31, Whistler Chalets is now part of the first "name brand" property management company in North America, ResortQuest International, Inc.

Date set for Other Firefighter’s Ball The second annual Other Firefighter’s Ball & Fund-raiser, presented by Whistler Firefighters and the Parents Advisory Committee, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 this year.

Intrawest continues to grow, with the announcement this week the company has acquired the Colorado-based ski and snowboard equipment rental companies Breeze Inc. and Max Snowboards Inc.

Lego building competition at library Lego maniacs take note, this year’s Lego building competition takes place at the Whistler Museum on Saturday, Sept. 26 with the first group’s registration at 10:30 a.m. There are three categories to enter.

The Whistler Public Library is inviting the community to celebrate its 12th birthday this weekend, with a used book sale and cake. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the library will have a variety of hard and soft cover books on sale, starting at 10 a.m.