Whistler

COATS FOR KIDS Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavillion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-Use It Centre.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html . Call 604-902-1772 for details.

What: whistler-blackcomb The mountains are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MEETINGS What: AWARE AGM This annual general meeting features guest speaker William Rees from UBC who coined the term “eco-footprint”. The meeting also includes the election for AWARE’s 2007-08 directors. When: Thursday March 27, 6:30 p.m.

What: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for someone to lead our team of volunteers in Whistler and Pemberton. For info, please call 1-888-229-8288. When: Ongoing Where: www.cancer.

Tourism Squamish has big plans to grow the industry

The search for a Japanese snowboarder missing since last Thursday has been scaled back. It will continue today but will rely on dog team searches and local personnel.

The victorious, the vanquished and the vexed

Own the Podium closer to 2010 goal

Icy road conditions the morning of Thursday, March 20 led to two separate car crashes within 15 minutes on the Sea to Sky Highway. At 7:57 a.m.