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Wind warning for Squamish continues

Strong gusts expected Friday and Saturday

It will likely come as no surprise to Squamish residents who ventured outside Friday evening that there remains an Environment Canada wind warning in effect for Howe Sound. Strong winds that may cause damage are expected to continue tonight and through the weekend.…

More cases reported as COVID-19 sweeps through Canada

Ontario reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday as the global pandemic continued to sweep through the country. The province remains the epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak in Canada, accounting for 101 of the roughly 224 cases identified across the country.…

Whistler Blackcomb will continue operations

On-mountain food services to be reduced; Fire and Ice show cancelled

Whistler Blackcomb is staying open for business. “All of our North American resorts are open, and operating according to the most updated guidance and precautions from health officials, with attention to the cleanliness and environment of our facilities,” said a March 13 release from Vail Resorts, owner of Whistler Blackcomb (WB).…

The slow, avoidable decline of Tim Hortons

With big losses and its CEO stepping down, coffee chain needs to go back to its roots to regain Canadians’ trust

There is perhaps no brand more synonymous with Canada than Tim Hortons.
Through a straightforward, unfussy menu, a plethora of community initiatives, and a savvy marketing strategy that played on national pride and nostalgia, over the years, the brown-and-red brand nestled into Canucks’ consciousness in a way that few other companies could muster.…

If corporations have legal rights, why not rivers?

A popular sign at climate marches reads, “System Change, Not Climate Change.” What does system change look like?…

Teachers, province in mediation over new contract

With meetings planned through March, both sides optimistic

following six years of labour peace, teachers are back at the bargaining table with the province in an attempt to hammer out a new contract. “The teachers are in mediation with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, which is the bargaining agent for the ministry, and we’re hoping that there will be a resolve through that process,” said April Lowe, president of the Sea to Sky Teachers Association.…

Lil’wat artist’s painting in Audain Art Museum’s permanent collection

Levi Nelson’s Nations in an Urban Landscape purchased for $5,000

This week, Levi Nelson became the first Lil’wat Nation artist to have a piece in the Audain Art Museum’s permanent collection. His oil painting, Nations in an Urban Landscape, is only the second contemporary acquisition to be made under the auspices of Curtis Collins, executive director and chief curator of the museum.…

As COVID-19 cases rise in B.C., health officer reassures public

‘We’re not talking about shutting down society here,’ Henry says

THOUGH B.C. HAS 11 new cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, March 13, (bringing the provincial total to 64), provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is reassuring the public that B.C. is still safe. “We’re not talking about shutting down society here.…

Hungry? Help yourself

WCSS provides self-serve fridges at Whistler schools

STUDENTS AT all Whistler schools now have access to free self-serve fridges thanks to the Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS). “It’s awesome.…

Economists predict recession coming due to COVID-19 and plunge in oil prices

A recession is coming later year as the economy is derailed by the impact of COVID-19 and a plunge in oil prices, economists said Friday. Royal Bank of Canada forecasts the economy will grow at an annualized pace of 0.8 per cent in the first quarter, then contract in the second and third quarters of the year.…

O2E Brands Whistler Cup cancelled

Organizers turning attention to bringing the event back in 2021

The rash of cancellations in the sporting world because of coronavirus concerns has hit Whistler. On March 12, organizers announced that the O2E Brands Whistler Cup, the country’s premier festival for under-16 and under-14 ski racers, would be cancelled for 2020.…

Canadian Screen Awards brace for ‘disastrous’ financial impact after cancellation

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world also rocked Canada’s film and TV industry Thursday when organizers behind the Canadian Screen Awards cancelled this month’s star-studded event and braced for a “disastrous” financial fallout. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television said the cancellation affects the annual broadcast gala scheduled to air from Meridian Hall on CBC on March 29 as well as all Canadian Screen Week events in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.…

B.C. recommends against non-essential travel outside Canada, large gatherings

No new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island

B.C. health officials areadvising people to stop all non-essential travel outside of Canada, including to the U.S. Those who do travel outside the country will have to self-quarantine for 14 days on return. The province is also advising that all gatherings of more than 250 people be cancelled.…

As a precaution over COVID-19, Quest University shuts down

Students asked to move out of dorms, as university moves toward holding classes online

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Quest University is shutting down for the remainder of the academic year and moving towards holding classes online. The university said March 12, this is a “proactive” measure and arrives after the provincial health officer asked the public to take extraordinary means to stem the spread of the disease.…

Meet Whistler’s new top municipal staffer

virginia cullen to assume position april 20; furey to leave rmow in june

there’s a new top staffer at municipal hall. The Resort Municipality of Whistler announced on March 9 that Virginia Cullen is the municipality’s new chief administrative officer (CAO).…