Whistler

Construction forecast: continuing blizzard of activity By Chris Woodall Despite dumps of snow, construction workers swarm over scaffold and roof as projects steadily morph into recognizable structures.

Province bets on gaming review Mayor Hugh stands firm: "No thanks" By Chris Woodall Don't worry, says the provincial government: appointing a senior official to review opportunities for gambling casinos in B.C.

The best gift you can give … is you Big Brothers/Sisters wish list By Chris Woodall The only thing some kids want for Christmas is two front teeth, but Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Whistler and Pemberton have another spin on that old song.

The next Ice Age may be coming A few years ago, after Whistler had thumped Vail in the magazine ratings for another year, representatives from Vail came to town to look around.

Domestic sponsors satisfied The cancellation of last weekend’s World Cup races disappointed the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and their fans, but domestic sponsors were satisfied with what they got out of the surrounding festival.

Thief cracks job centre A computer containing all their employment files was stolen from the Whistler Chamber of Commerce employment centre this week. The thief(s) broke in through a window sometime before 6 a.m.

Whistler’s new council was sworn in by Madam Justice Janice Dillon Monday night and Mayor Hugh O’Reilly then outlined the challenges facing the council in the next three years.

Council committee appointments Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission, Councillor Ted Milner Advisory Planning Commission, Councillor Stephanie Sloan Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment, Councillor Ken Melamed Chamber of Commer

Festival starts at 5 p.m. tonight There may be records set on the hill this weekend, but the first record festival organizers hope to establish is a Guinness Book of World Records mark for the largest mountainside torch light parade Friday night.

The Whistler Valley Housing Society, under new president Drew Stotesbury, hopes to clarify its role with council and the 12 proposals received under the affordable resident housing call in the next two weeks.