Whistler

Week of April 22

Pemberton council's exasperation was clear this week as it wrangled with issues related to the Sunstone Ridge development planned for the Pemberton Hillside.

An invasive fish native to the southern United States is making its presence felt in Pemberton waters.

At least five male black bears are active in the Whistler valley. Despite the valley's mild winter, a higher than normal snowpack occurs above mid-mountain where the bulk of bears hibernate, delaying emergence of males one-two weeks.

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The municipality will shell out $50,000 more this year towards maintaining the Telus Conference Centre than was originally planned, following a unanimous vote by council on Tuesday night.

In last week's story "Whistler embarks on OCP update," the reporter incorrectly stated that Whistler 2020 Apres in Action will take place on May 1.

Most likely to pass additional seven per cent tax on to consumers

Renowned professor and zoologist Ian McTaggart-Cowan passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 99, leaving behind a legacy of scientific work that is the foundation for birders and zoologists across the province.

Council says resort proponents not in touch with community