Whistler

School board changes policy without input When school board trustees for the Howe Sound School district went on a retreat to Brew Creek Lodge before Christmas they sat down and re-evaluated the district's mission statement and objectives.

The price of freedom of information was set at Monday's council meeting. Under the Freedom of Information, Protection of Privacy Act the municipality had to set a schedule of maximum fees for the retrieval of information.

Looking for Weasels The Warsteiner World Downhill is coming to Whistler Mountain Feb. 20-26, which means the Weasel Worker recruiting campaign in underway. The Weasel Workers are a select group of volunteers who prepare the downhill course.

Traditional school proposed A traditional school educational movement in B.C. has found its way onto the table of the Howe Sound School Board.

Teachers preparing for arduous contract talks Bargaining teacher contracts on a province-wide basis has local school board officials and teachers bracing for a long and arduous round of negotiations.

As the clock ticks down on what may be Whistler's first strike — complete with picket lines — Whistler Mayor Ted Nebbeling says the resort is being held hostage by unions.

Library officially open tomorrow The Whistler Public Library is having a grand opening at its new Main Street digs Saturday evening.

Freestyle proposal draws a crowd The most contentious public hearing since the Green Lakes Golf Course did not produce a decision on the freestyle/gymnastics proposal, but it showed there is considerable confusion and opposition to developments consi

It's for the birds Whistler bird enthusiasts carried on a Christmas tradition almost a century old, participating in the annual Christmas bird count Jan. 2.

GBS closes shop Employees at Garibaldi Building Supplies in Whistler arrived to work on Tuesday morning to find the shop permanently closed.