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Too soon to say if ransomware attack did damage: IT experts

Muni says it is investigating and will put resources necessary into cybersecurity

In wake of ransomware attacks on the District of Squamish’s computer servers, IT experts are suggesting the municipality stay wary until a forensic analysis shows the full extent of the malware’s effects. The message arrives after the District said there is no evidence personal information was compromised.…

Higher pay parking rates sends right message

LETTER: For the week of March 5

Self-declared “transit-skeptic” councillor Ralph Forsyth declares, “the community really hates it” when the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) proposes parking fee increases. Do Whistler homeowners enjoy property tax increases?…

Federal government mulls cruise-ship industry shutdown because of virus

B.C.’s public health officer says the cruise-ship season should be put on hold as the COVID-19 virus moves around the globe, causing outbreaks on cruise ships. “It is my belief that we should be delaying our cruise season until we are in a safer place internationally,” Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a teleconference on Monday.…

Coronavirus: 7 new cases in B.C., total now 39

B.C. has reported 7 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the province’s total to 39. Two of the new cases are health care workers at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Tuesday.…

Ex-Burnaby teacher banned for ‘sexualized messages’ to students

A former Burnaby teacher will never teach in B.C. again after admitting to sending sexualized messages to Grade 7 and 8 students. Taylor Arthur Attrill resigned from the Burnaby school district in July 2018 after being suspended with pay that May for what were eventually deemed to be “serious boundary violations with students of a young age,” according to a Teacher Regulation Branch ruling released Tuesday.…

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the novel coronavirus and the illness dubbed COVID-19 (all times Eastern): 3:00 p.m.…

Plane carrying Canadians from Grand Princess cruise ship arrives in Canada

OTTAWA — A plane carrying Canadians who were on a cruise ship with a cluster of novel coronavirus cases arrived back in Canada this morning. The government-chartered aircraft landed at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, in Ontario, where the passengers will spend two-weeks in quarantine.…

For third-generation owners, historic Whistler cabin is worth more than money

Built in 1943, Alta Lake cabin is one of few remaining relics from resort’s pre-ski era

Greg Farley has lived in a lot of different places in his 65 years, but nowhere gives him the same feeling he gets whenever he returns to his family’s summer cottage on Alta Lake. “I’ve done a lot of different things in my life, and I go back there, and it feels like home,” said Greg.…

Downhill Derelicts event coming March 12

Sports briefs: Alexander hits World Cup top 10; WMSC members, grads shine at home

You don’t have to be a superspy to support a great cause this week. The Downhill Derelicts, a crew of American skiers who have come to Whistler every year since 2003, are holding a James Bond-themed fundraiser at Summit Sport this Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m.…

Freeland asks provinces, territories for COVID-19 readiness plans

COVID-19 Briefs: U.S. cruise ship Canadians return; Canada reaching out to Italy for lessons learned

The federal government is asking the provinces and territories for their plans to deal with COVID-19 ahead of a meeting on Friday between the premiers and the prime minister. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland wrote the provinces and territories asking them to inform the federal government of their state of readiness and any shortages they’re facing ahead of the first ministers meeting in Ottawa.…

Freeland asks provinces, territories for COVID-19 readiness plans

Squamish SAR rescue snowmobiler Sunday

Squamish Search and Rescue volunteers rescued an injured snowmobiler from Blanca Peak, in the Elaho Valley on Sunday afternoon. SAR’s BJ Chute told The Chief the call came in from the RCMP at about noon Sunday.…

Thank you to our local healthcare professionals

LETTER: For the week of March 5

After returning from a trip to Japan, I developed symptoms that raised some concern, as Hokkaido (my destination) had since declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. I cancelled work, stayed home and waited 24 hours before the B.C. nurse line advised me to call a clinic, and Whistler Medical Clinic directed me to talk to someone at the emergency room (ER).…

Agassiz Baldwin Community » Whistler Newsletter

agassiz.org – The Whistler, monthly newsletter of the Agassiz Neighborhood Council (ANC), keeps residents and Agassiz Baldwin Community program participants up to date on neighborhood news, programs, and events. I…

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RMOW names new CAO

Virginia Cullen to assume position April 20; Furey to leave RMOW in June

THE SEARCH is over, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has a new Chief Administrative Officer. Virginia Cullen, former chief operating officer of BGC Engineering, will assume the role on April 20, the RMOW announced on March 9.…