Whistler

In a story published last week concerning a head-on collision north of Alpine Meadows, it was incorrectly reported that the injured boy was in the car with his mother.

Name: Hugh O'Reilly Campaign slogan: none Age: 47 Occupation: Businessman. Volunteerism:1) FCM/NRC The National Guide to Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure —member.

A number of council candidates who had campaign signs stolen last week were relieved when they turned up at Whistler Secondary School.

Name: Amar Varma Campaign slogan: Affordability Age: 46 Occupation: Accountant Volunteerism: Whistler-Blackcomb Mountain Safety Volunteer 2001-02 Skier Other hobbies: Hiking, Canoeing, Sailing Web site: www.listen.

We would like to clarify the facts regarding the municipal debt to correct any misconceptions your readers may have after reading a letter to the editor in last week’s issue entitled Boom, Bust and Taxes.

• Indemnification: The RMOW is fully covered by the Province of B.C. against the costs of the Olympics. There will be no increased property taxes for the games and if there is a surplus B.C. will get 60 per cent for amateur sport.

Fewer Whistler couples getting married, having children Statistics Canada released its latest report this week based on the 2001 census on Families and Dwelling Statistics.

The Canadian Avalanche Association may have weathered their financial crisis last year but the organization is still facing a deficit of almost $30,000 to run its 2002/03 operations. The board of directors set a Nov.

Municipal candidates will have the chance to speak to the people of Whistler at an informal get-together Oct. 29 hosted by the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association and Pique Newsmagazine.

Council moves ahead with endorsement despite on-going calls for community vote.