Whistler

SPECIAL EVENTS WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL>> The second annual film festival showcases films in the categories of adventure, culture, and mountains.

With no where else to go George and Medwyn Cook spent a chilly night camped out on the side of the road this week with all of their worldly possessions tucked under a tarp behind them.

Two Squamish men will be sentenced this month after pleading guilty to their involvement in the brutal death of Robert McIntosh, who was murdered five years ago.

Deconstruction complete featuring waste diversion from landfill This is the first in a series of columns focusing on the Whistler Conference Centre renovation project. The year-long renovation began in October 2002.

Cabinet could discuss future of the park as soon as Dec.

At the weigh-in, both competitors came in at a robust 208 pounds. There’s no word on how much Fairmont Chateau chefs Shane Robilliard and Mike Morgan weighed after running almost 60 kilometres and eating four McDonald’s Big Macs and change.

Marketplace store workers are taking away valuable parking spaces from their paying customers, according to parking operator Jim Watts.

Campaigning for the sixth council seat has already begun now that 11 candidates have officially opted to give it another shot.

Services, training for employees no longer fits into HRDC plans The loss of $78,000 in funding from the federal government will not stop Whistler’s Chamber of Commerce from going ahead with plans to open a new welcome centre for employees.

Whistler and Vancouver’s bid book for the 2010 Games went to the printer this week. The 420-page bound book covers 18 themes and answers 199 questions on everything from health care to venue construction.