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shift supervisor – Store# 04617, CRYSTAL LODGE in Whistler, BC

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Drug research turns to artificial intelligence in COVID-19 fight

biv.com – Variational AI Inc.’s bread and butter rests in novel drug discovery, specifically using artificial intelligence (AI) to compress the years-long preclinical process to perhaps a single year. But in t…

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Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

hyssteakhouse.com – Call us for same-day Mother’s Day takeout. Takeout Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm Order Hy’s at Home – Take Out View Cooking Instructions 4308 Main Street Whistler, British Columbia V8E 1A9

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Employment lawyers on returning to work during and after the pandemic

TORONTO — As provinces begin the slow process of reopening their economies and people start returning to the workplace, questions abound about the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in the aftermath of COVID-19. The Canadian Press asked two employment lawyers, Adam Savaglio, a partner at Scarfone Hawkins LLP, and Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to answer some of those questions.…

These are a few of the creatures that reside on the floor of the Howe Sound (VIDEO)

Follow along with Bowen Island resident Bob Turner as he explores the shore

With in-class learning still suspended for the time being, a school principal from Bowen Island was thinking about how he could help promote outdoor learning to students during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, Scott Slater approached Bob Turner, a longtime Bowen Island resident and recently retired geological scientist who’s spent years advocating for the region’s waters, in early April with an idea.…

Drug research turns to artificial intelligence in COVID-19 fight

Tech company locks down government funding to repurpose drugs for virus treatment

Variational AI Inc.’s bread and butter rests in novel drug discovery, specifically using artificial intelligence (AI) to compress the years-long preclinical process to perhaps a single year. But in the midst of a pandemic, even a year might be too long to find a treatment for COVID-19, according to CEO Handol Kim.…

Armchair travelling

Escape while staying safely at home through the eyes of others or on your screens

I remember my favourite aunt telling me years ago that she travelled along with me from the comfort of her armchair when she read letters I wrote to her from far away. We all need those letters now, especially Whistlerites, who take pride in being adventuresome.…

Whistler event organizers scrambling to adapt during pandemic

Directors of cancelled contests looking to satisfy registrants while planning for the future

As more events drop off the 2020 calendar, Whistler’s race directors are crunching the numbers and trying to find an acceptable compromise for registrants. In some situations, races have been cancelled and refunds have been sorted, while others are holding out some hope of safely running sometime before the summer is through.…

Bill Bailiff’s records of Alta Lake

Living in a place with such a beautiful landscape, where people spend a lot of time enjoying activities outdoors, environmental concerns are always relevant. One of the first Whistler residents to voice concern for the environment was Bill Bailiff back in the 1950s.…

Home renos in the middle of a pandemic

Whether you’re looking for a DIY refresh or help from the pros, here’s some home-improvement advice

under normal circumstances, warmer weather and sunny spring days are motivation enough to tackle those renovation projects you’ve been putting off all winter long. But this year, it’s understandable if more time spent within the four walls of your home—and a lack of reasons to leave them—has you itching to make a few upgrades.…

VIDEO: Whistler man raising funds, awareness for mental health

Josh Moore is completing a duathlon a day in May

Josh Moore had long dreamed of running a major mental-health fundraising campaign but hadn’t had the time. However, the Brickworks Hospitality Group operations manager is off work during the COVID-19 pandemic and is using that time to fulfill that goal through the 31 Duathlons Against Depression campaign.…

Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

It started on Wednesday evening. I noticed my throat was a little sore, so I popped a Tylenol.…

Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to re-open: poll

Despite the overwhelming support, many residents said they feel the re-opening plan is moving too quickly

Four in five British Columbians support the province’s recently unveiled plan to gradually open B.C. through a phased in approach.…

No easy fix for long-term care home problems highlighted by COVID-19

OTTAWA — For years, those living and working in nursing and retirement homes across the country have struggled as overburdened caregivers tried to maintain a basic level of care and dignity for aging and ailing Canadians. It happened behind closed doors, said Carole Estabrooks, a professor in the faculty of nursing at the University of Alberta, with people typically only knowing the state of things if they or their loved ones moved into a long-term care facility.…

Interview & Video: Hannah Bergemann on Breaking Boundaries in Women’s Freeride for ‘Accomplice’

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