Whistler

Foundation recipients Recipients of Whistler Blackcomb Foundation grants announced in July are: Whistler Community Services Society; to top up a fund granted by the municipality to build Whistler’s first thrift store in Function Junction, to service

The prolonged hot, dry weather this summer, combined with Whistler’s growing popularity as a summer destination, are taxing the municipal water system.

By Amy Fendley Under the historic Lions Gate Bridge in North Vancouver The Western Canada Wilderness Committee hosted the Stoltmann EcoFest ’98 last Saturday — but few people noticed.

Our team of volunteers would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who have donated their time and energy striving to make our Whistler Community Millennium Project become a reality.

Excavation crews working on the 19 Mile Creek employee housing project have "found more water in the pond than they anticipated," but there was no indication early this week if plans would have to be modified.

By Amy Fendley A B.C. scientist, renowned for his work in discovering new insect species in the canopy of B.C.

Founder’s Pass part of foundation’s new mandate There’s a new name, a new president, a new pass and if the passes sell out, an extra $250,000 a year for charities in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

By Amy Fendley Providing information on the terms and conditions available to Whistler’s golf course employees is the goal of the Service Employees International Union Local 244.

Shedders will be smoking a new pipe By Don Anderson Snowboarders won’t be overlooked in the bag of goodies being handed out by Whistler/Blackcomb this season. While visitors to Whistler Mountain will be greeted by a new $9.

By Amy Fendley It will be the end of the first week of school before the Howe Sound school board knows how additional teachers will be allocated throughout the district’s schools.