Whistler

Bear Update: Summer Activities of Ski Area-Landfill Mother Black Bears By Michael Allen Black Bear Researcher The ratta-tat-tat of the Solar Coaster chairlift rang out through the trees.

RCMP to stiffen prosecution for village fights Bars and restaurants welcome the tougher rules By Andy Stonehouse Whistler's plentiful village bars and nightclubs have always been a big draw for fun-seeking summertime visitors looking to let loose.

Council continues battle over Parkhurst gravel pit By Andy Stonehouse Local leaders are hoping a new bylaw and some co-operation on the part of the Ministry of Energy and Mines will help prevent the construction of a new, highly visible gravel pit in

Summertime ski season ends Whistler's blazing late July temperatures led to a somewhat premature close to glacier skiing and snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain, after a very successful summer season.

Local fire hazard extremely high The hot summer night may seem like the ideal time for an evening around the barbecue or the fire pit, but Whistler residents and visitors are being asked to play it cool for the next few weeks.

Whiski Jack Resorts sold to Texas firm One of Whistler's largest and oldest time share management companies has been sold to a major American interest, although the transaction could mean some warm-weather opportunities for local owners.

Local "vision-thing" process clears first hurdle The first stage in establishing Whistler's official vision for the future has been completed, and organizers will now be moving on to a telephone survey to help refine the results.

Pemberton fire crews gear up for busy month Hot, dry weather expected to spark fires By Andy Stonehouse It's "hurry up and wait" time for the dozens of provincial forest fire fighters based out of Pemberton's fire protection base, as August brings it

Parks department still conscious of stream For those of you wondering where the water is in the Village North Park stream outside the BrewHouse, the municipal parks department would like to assure you everything is still flowing smoothly.

Catwalk on a hot tin roof By Oona Woods Monday's Top of the Town fashion review has been declared a success despite the lower than expected turn out.