Whistler

The people behind Calgary’s bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympics crossed over the line, according to the Canadian Olympic Association.

Intrawest completed its acquisition of Sandestin Resorts Inc. in Florida this week, at a price tag of approximately $130 million US. Intrawest announced the planned acquisition of the 2,400-acre resort on the Gulf of Mexico in May.

New corporal joins Whistler RCMP A 25-year veteran of the force has signed on as the newest officer with the Whistler RCMP detachment. Cpl. Mike Shannon will be taking over the posting left vacant by Cpl.

RCMP investigating possible fraud by reservation company The owners of a Whistler property reservation company who allegedly took dozens of property owners, renters and its own employees for a ride — and then promptly left town — are under investigat

Six mountain staff fired after Whistler blaze By Andy Stonehouse Six Whistler Mountain employees involved in a suspicious after-hours fire in the mountain's high alpine last week have been fired, following an internal investigation by the ski company

With 25 per cent more snow than usual and a 10 per cent increase in skier visits this past winter Crystal Mountain’s expansion plans will continue, with a second high-speed six-passenger chair being installed this summer.

Nightclubbers warned of possible date-rape druggings Whistler's party people, especially young women, are being warned to keep a close eye on their drinks while making the rounds after two locals reported possible druggings to the RCMP. Cpl.

WRA not prepared to sit back, searches for new staff By Andy Stonehouse After a long run as the primary gateway for visitors looking for information on North America's top ski resort, the Whistler Resort Association's reservation phone lines have bee

Citizen Smythe Debbie Smythe was announced Whistler's Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on July 15. Although she is currently on holiday in Europe, reports have made it back that she is delighted with this honour.

New buses scheduled for Whistler Transit system By Andy Stonehouse Whistler's efforts to boost the popularity of public transit have been a resounding success, in light of statistics that show the local bus system to be one of the best-used in the pr