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Celebrate wetlands

It’s the dead of winter and the other three seasons are but a frozen memory here in Whistler. But since the folks who designate International Days of Everything pay no heed to hemispheric seasonality, you’re forgiven if you somehow missed marking down Feb. 2 in your when calendar as World Wetlands Day (though in the aftermath of the January-ending rainstorm that preceded it, you may well have been dealing with a de facto wetland in your own yard).…

Whistler’s Olympic anniversary celebrations to kick off Feb. 12

Dozens of events planned throughout the resort over coming weeks

Ten years on from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler is getting set to relive one of its defining moments. And with 33 tribute events planned for February and March in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Games, Whistler Village is once again set to come alive with Olympic and Paralympic spirit.…

B.C. meets Morocco for latest edition of Mile One’s Night Kitchen Icon Series

Dinner series highlights top-shelf B.C. ingredients prepared in variety of styles

When the Mile One Eating House team was coming up with a theme for the restaurant’s latest dinner series, it was decided that iconic British Columbian foods would be the main focus. Just don’t expect BC Rolls and Nanaimo bars to be the exclusive domain of the wide-ranging Night Kitchen Icon Series, which returns to the beloved Pemberton eatery this week.…

Reminiscing on a golden era of ski patrol

Former patrollers share stories at standing-room-only Whistler Museum event

When one thinks ski patrol, few eras seem as distinct (and frankly fun) as the 1970s and ’80s.…

‘Now is the time for tolerance’: B.C. coronavirus statement

A plea for tolerance in reacting to the coronavirus has been issued by the province’s top government health officials. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer issued ajoint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in British Columbia.…

‘We are feeling strong’

B.C. pipeline opponents brace for more possible arrests

SMITHERS, B.C.—Opponents of a natural gas pipeline said they were bracing for further police action Thursday following the arrest of six people near a work site in northern British Columbia. Speaking from the Unist’ot’en Healing Centre near Houston, Wet’suwet’en member Karla Tait said an RCMP aircraft circled the area at least 10 times Thursday after the pre-dawn arrests were made at another camp up the road.…

Coronavirus: Two more people tested positive in Vancouver Coastal Health region

Four people in the area are now confirmed as having the virus, which has killed 566 people, mostly in China

Two more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, bringing the provincial total to four. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday afternoon that the two new cases are connected to the woman in her 50s that was revealed Tuesday as being the second confirmed case in the province.…

Playing back Peak Season

Looking back on Whistler’s brief brush with MTV cameras, 10 years after reality show Peak Season brought Whistler to TV screens around the world

It was October 2009. Donald Trump was only a businessman-turned-reality star, Justin Trudeau was in his first term as a rookie MP, and Jersey Shore was still just a popular summer vacation spot for American East Coasters.…

Whistler’s Thompson wins at Megève

Sports briefs: Kingsbury crowned in Calgary; Kripps claims win at St. Moritz

Whistler ski-cross racer Marielle Thompson claimed her third FIS World Cup win and fifth podium of the season at Megève, France on Feb. 1.Thompson came in ahead of two Swedish racers, Crystal Globe leader Sandra Naeslund and Alexandra Edebo, for the victory. “I’m super stoked on the win today.…

Small Town Artillery make upbeat music with a message

Catch Vancouver rockers at The Point Artist-Run Centre on Feb. 16

The pivotal movement when Tom Van Deursen knew he had to forge his own path happened at the Skookum Festival in the middle of Stanley Park. Vernon, B.C. alt-rockers Daysormay were on stage when it suddenly hit him.…

ART in a heART brings two creative communities together

Squamish artists show off their work at The Gallery in Whistler from Feb. 2 to 23

Celebrating Valentine’s Day doesn’t always mean wine, chocolate, and candlelight dinners. The last two years, Visuals—Squamish Valley Artists has opted to explore the love of art for their February exhibit at the Maury Young Arts Centre.…

Lack of accessible transportation on Sea to Sky a ‘significant disappointment,’ non-profit says

Whistler council endorses proposal for new accessibility policy

While Whistler’s accessible accommodations and programs through the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program are world class, the lack of accessible transportation in the Sea to Sky corridor and within the resort represents a “significant disappointment” for those who need it, according to a disability non-profit. Chris McBride, executive director of the Spinal Cord Injury Organization of BC (SCIBC), highlighted the issue in a recent letter to Whistler council.…

Rolling Stones announce Vancouver stop on No Filter Tour

The Stones will rock Vancouver on May 12

Those big, red lips and tongue teasing the city a couple of days ago were right on the money: The Rolling Stones are heading out on tour and will make a stop in Vancouver. The Rolling Stones revealed plans for their 2020 No Filter North American tour Thursday, playing 15 cities.…

ICBC premiums to drop by about 20 per cent with new B.C. government legislation

That’s an average of $400 in savings per driver

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is moving to curtail lawyers and legal costs in the public auto insurance system by severely limiting injured people’s ability to sue at-fault drivers or the auto insurer after a crash. The government says legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that will lower premiums at the Insurance Corporation of B.C. by about 20 per cent, an average of $400 in savings per driver.…

Sick birds and gold statues

What’s worse? Having your movie released on Super Bowl weekend (Blake Lively’s The Rhythm Section last weekend), or having it dumped on Oscar weekend, like this week’s Margot Robbie ensemble flick Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)?…