Whistler

Blackcomb Foundation raises $60,000 for local charities Five local charities will benefit from the $60,000 raised by the Blackcomb Foundation at the BC Tel Mobility Winter Classic, Feb. 17-18.

The Alpine Club of Whistler is trying to get organized for their annual spring gear swap. All persons interested in helping get the event off the ground this spring are invited to a meeting Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.

By Carin Aiff If a six-hour horseback ride into the wilderness gives you nothing but blisters, maybe a return trip by helicopter will give you the missing kick.

Fill haunting Alpha Lake residents Fill used to create a housing development on the east side of Alpha Lake may be coming back to haunt lakeshore residents.

Another fish story The ice is soon to disappear on Whistler lakes and local anglers are gearing up for another fishing season.

Burn baby, burn busted Function Junctions' biggest wiener roast has been called off. A live burn was scheduled for Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

Calling all two-year-olds Up to one-third of children under the age of two in the Sea to Sky Corridor are inadequately vaccinated and that has local Public Health Nurses worried.

A meeting like no other If a bunch of people get together in one room, discuss issues, take notes and votes, then come up with some kind of direction — that would be a meeting. Last week in Whistler there was a meeting with a difference.

School district funding increases $24 million funding announcement recognizes growth of district The Ministry of Education has recognized that the Howe Sound School District is one of the fastest growing school districts in the province.

Free Hepatitis B vaccinations available Whistler's SAFE is hosting a free Hepatitis B vaccination clinic Tuesday for people under 21.