Whistler

Talking to kids about their body and their rights is one of the best ways to protect them against sexual assault. And you can start talking to them as soon as they are born.

Bear Researcher As the onset of spring struggles between near freezing nights, showery days and sunny afternoon break-ups, black bears in Whistler push back into their seasonal mode of early grazing at low elevation (< 800-metres) green-up.

One of the initial questions posed at the first seniors housing task force meeting got right to the heart of the matter of building a retirement community in the resort.

But school tax increase will mean 11 per cent jump in total tax bill, on average Municipal property taxes are increasing at the rate of inflation, 2.

With a promise of no outdoor patio speakers or hot tub near neighbouring homes, developers of the Nita Lake Lodge are hoping to ease some of the public’s concern about noise coming from their proposed development.

A new taxi company, called Whistler Resort Cabs, is applying to the Motor Carrier Commission for a licence to operate in the resort. Michael Hutchinson asked council on Monday night for support of his company.

This letter was addressed to Finance Minister Gary Collins. Re: Provincial residential Property Taxes in Whistler Thank you for you reply of 8 April to my last letter to you of 2 February on this matter.

Sowbugs — bugs, boats, and ballast The creepy crawly critters that chose to spend the winter under my woodpile got a real bonus this year.

The Whistler Naturalists need a logo, something that will look good on letterhead, T-shirts and a Web site, and sums up the group’s activities.

Some parents think high school students wander around in a trance and make strange decisions at the best of times. Wait until you see them hypnotized.