Whistler

Tracking Cassie By Michael Allen, Black Bear Researcher A dark shape moved through the fog and across the road in front of me. I peered through the lightly falling snow to make out an adult-size bear. Two raccoon-size shapes darted behind it.

October looks good for hotels Predictions rosy for room nights sold By Chris Woodall Whistler's hotels are predicting a whopping 21 per cent increase in room nights sold this October over the number sold in 1996, a Whistler Resort Association month-e

Christmas cards created by kids Myrtle Philip elementary school's art program will get a much-needed funding boost when it sells packages of Christmas cards created by its students. Each greeting card package features art from 16 students.

Look n' see is council agenda for provincial meeting Union of B.C. Municipalities conference is Oct.

Plaza Bistro packed for turkey event They went to three sittings and still they packed them in at the Plaza Bistro's second annual Thanksgiving charity event to raise money and goods for the Whistler Food Bank, Monday, Oct. 13.

Student spud pickers pitch in Bud the Spud would be proud By Chris Woodall Pemberton’s potato farmers got a small but gratefully accepted helping hand from area high school students, Oct. 10, who helped harvest this year's extra-muddy crop.

Bus is pipeline to the Bigs Grizzly, Canucks games offered There's no need to wait for training camp to come to Whistler, a new tour bus service will take you to Canucks or Grizzlies games in Vancouver. Allsport Tours starts Nov.

Pemberton Valley residents will go to the polls Saturday, Oct. 18 to vote on bylaws affecting the Pemberton Public Library and the Pemberton Community Centre.

Women will lead next running boom Running for advice after the 10km One Run race By Chris Woodall The running boom of the 1970s and early 1980s has gone, but there's another one looming, says Runners World senior editor Bob Wischnia.

The Whistler Mountain Ski Club’s annual Ski and Snowboard Swap will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in the Whistler Conference Centre. Skis, boots and snowboards will be accepted for the swap. Used clothing and unmounted bindings will not be accepted.