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Whistler Blackcomb to stay closed due to COVID-19 concerns

Vail Resorts will consider a re-opening in late April

Whistler Blackcomb and its retail and restaurants will remain closed for now announced Vail Resorts today, March 17. However, the company said it is considering reopening Whistler Blackcomb in late April/early May, dependent on the situation with COVID-19, as well as weather conditions.…

Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

‘Our short and long-term tourism viability is in serious jeopardy:’ Barrett Fisher, CEO Tourism Whistler

p>The province’s tourism industry is calling on senior governments to establish a fund to help its operators deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The Tourism Industry Association of B.C. is asking for immediate government intervention to prevent what it calls a “complete collapse” of the visitor economy.…

Supporting female photogs

Origin founder said systematic issues underlay gender disparity in Uprising slideshow contest

Of the 10 photographers who took part in the photography slideshow contest Uprising last month, only one was a woman. That gender imbalance was underlined by Danielle Kristmanson-creative director of Origin (the agency that organized the event)-during her speech to a crowd of more than 1,000 people who packed into the Chateau Fairmont Whistler ballroom Feb.22 for an evening of high-octane visual bliss.…

Pemberton taking COVID-19 in stride

Grocery store, medical clinic adapting to keep guests safe

When Nicola Jones’ five-year-old son lost a tooth last night, he wasn’t sure if he should expect the Tooth Fairy to provide him his well-deserved reward. Such is life in Pemberton after the municipal government confirmed on Saturday, March 14 that there were two confirmed cases of COVID-19 discovered in the community.…

Vancouver International Airport gears up for changes as Canada closes borders

Severe reduction in people entering Canada is expected

What happened: Airport procedures across Canada are set to change following the government’s announcement that it will close its borders to most foreign nationals starting March 18 at 9 a.m. Pacfic Daylight Time.…

Grouse and Seymour ski hills to close

All three North Shore mountains shut down as of Monday evening

Following the lead of Cypress Mountain Resort and Whistler Blackcomb, North Vancouver ski hills Grouse Mountain and Seymour Mountain have announced they are also closing in response to coronavirus concerns. “Our top priority at Grouse Mountain has always been the health and safety of our guests and employees and for this reason we will be suspending resort operations until further notice.…

B.C. preschools and daycares need guidance, financial help during pandemic: operators

Owners’ association questions province’s decision to keep daycares open and warns of losing spaces as razor-thin profit margins are obliterated

B.C. preschools and daycares remain open during spring break and lack substantial coronavirus pandemic guidance, says Amanda Worms, BC Child Care Owners Association spokesperson. “There is no guidance being given, absolutely none, other than tell the kids to wash your hands,” said Worms.…

How EI benefits for COVID-19 quarantines will work

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to Canada’s sick-leave benefits under employment insurance Wednesday, to respond to concerns about COVID-19. Here is a quick overview of how the program works and what these changes mean:…

Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears

WINNIPEG — Health officials and police are warning people about an email scam taking advantage of people worried about COVID-19 to steal money or sensitive information. Winnipeg police have sent a warning about a scam in which a person gets an email saying the recipient has been contaminated by the novel coronavirus.…

Whistler Sport Legacies properties closing down

Olympic Park, sliding centre, athletes’ village to close at end-of-day Monday, Mar 16

Whistler’s three Olympic legacy venues are set to shut down at the end of the day on Monday, March 16. Whistler Sport Legacies (WSL) announced in a release on Monday afternoon that the Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler Olympic Park and Whistler Athletes’ Centre will shut down to stem possible transmission of COVID-19.…

Whistler to close all non-essential municipal buildings and programs

Closures effective as of 5 p.m. on Monday

THE RESORT MUNICIPALITY of Whistler (RMOW) is closing all non-essential municipal buildings and programs due to the ongoing risk around the COVID-19 virus. The closures will take effect at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 16 and last until at least March 27.…

Canada closes borders in effort to contain spread of COVID-19

Entry into Canada will be denied to those who aren’t Canadians or permanent residents, with some exceptions

Canada is closing its borders and restricting travel to Canada to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that travel to the country will be restricted to Canadians, permanent residents and U.S. citizens, with some exceptions.…

Province questions outdoor enthusiasts’ parking plan for Rubble Creek trailhead

‘We were not given any other options,’ says UBC Varsity Outdoor Club organizer

Around 50 outdoor enthusiasts picked up shovels and ice axes on Saturday, March 7, in an effort to dig out a major section of Daisy Lake Road to create parking for people wanting to access the Rubble Creek trailhead. The province, however, wants the public to know that parking along the shoulder of the road, which begins about 26 kilometres south of Whistler, is prohibited, as the area in question lies within the Rubble Creek Landslide Zone.…

COVID-19 | Florida Department of Health

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Special Notice – Reduced Facility Usage for CSI Pacific

csipacific.ca – Born in Vancouver, Canada, Sean Hayes was a competitive ski racer in his early teens. He brought his love of sports to the streets, where he picked up a skateboard and landed his first sponsor at 16.…

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