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Sailboat with 20 litres of fuel sinks in Squamish’s Mamquam Blind Channel

Owner making plans to salvage the vessel: Coast Guard

A sailboat usually moored in the Mamquam Blind Channel won’t be setting sail into Howe Sound anytime soon. On Jan 4, the Coast Guard received a report of a sailing vessel in Mamquam Blind Channel that had blown ashore because of a recent storm, a spokesperson for the organization told The Chief.…

First coronavirus case found in B.C., arrived via Vancouver Airport

Man in his 40s arrived last week, in isolation at home: Officials refuse to confirm if he lives in Richmond

A man in his 40s, who arrived at Vancouver Airport last week from China, has been confirmed as the first coronavirus case in B.C. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, made the announcement Tuesday morning at a press conference, but refused to divulge what city the man lives in.…

Epic hot air?

LETTER: For the week of Jan. 3

As I celebrate my 10th winter in Whistler, I am thankful for all the amazing people who are now friends, the incredible natural playground at my doorstep, and the engagement opportunities to ensure the future of this beautiful community. Of course, access to the playground comes at a cost.…

Court authorizes $5-million loan to Squamish’s Quest University

The school has been granted an extension on its financial protection, which will last until the end of May

Quest University will be safe from bankruptcy or receivership for the next few months and will have money to operate through spring. On Jan. 27, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver, Quest was granted an extension of its financial protection and its $5-million loan was authorized.…

Raven’s first flight

Pemberton’s Raven Backcountry Festival kicks off Feb. 7

With its humble frontier roots and ever-evolving community, Pemberton has seen its share of shake ups over the years. Historically derided as Whistler’s northernmost suburb (complete with baby strollers and a daily procession of commuter traffic), one need only dig a little deeper to see what makes this town so special.…

SNC Lavalin picked as a consultant for Squamish diking project

One councillor raises questions about allegations against company

A company that’s made headlines for charges of fraud and corruption has been selected by the District of Squamish to design and inspect 200 metres of sea dike, as well as a new water access. The District will be giving SNC Lavalin $248,792 to be a consultant for the project, which will be built on Xwu’nekw Park, which is by the canoe shelter at the Mamquam Blind Channel.…

WAG still hoping for info on two cats abandoned in Bayshores snow bank

Also, volunteer needed to drive cats to vet appointment on Jan. 28

Whistler’s animal shelter is still hoping for information to emerge about a pair of cats that were crammed into an undersized crate and left in a snow bank last week. On Sunday, Jan. 19, a concerned citizen called Whistler Animals Galore (WAG) after he found the small crate “shoved into a snow bank” in Timber Ridge in the Bayshores neighbourhood.…

OPINION: Leaked memo outlines possible strike plan for B.C. teachers

Teachers and their employer have been bargaining for a year and have been in mediation for months

B.C. teachers have started making a tentative plan for escalating job action, in case mediation fails. A leaked, confidential memo outlining a possible strike plan by B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Teri Mooring was obtained by Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey.…

MLA Sonia Furstenau announces bid to become leader of B.C. Green Party

New style of leadership that listens to evidence and communities needed

First-term Cowichan Valley MLA Sonia Furstenau is the first into the race to succeed Andrew Weaver as leader of the B.C. Green Party. She made the announcement at a Monday morning news conference (Jan.27) accompanied by six people who endorsed her bid.…

Rising boomer demand puts niche travel firms on the map

Trend this century is toward individualized private tours and small-group excursions

With stock markets hitting record highs and retiring baby boomers fuelling the global tourism sector to record levels, entrepreneurs are finding that offering generic fixed-itinerary day tours on large buses seldom satisfies an ever-fussier customer base. Specialized tours have grown in significance since at least the turn of the century, with tour companies developing niches and offering experiences to specific demographics or particular interests.…

Village of Pemberton Council preview for Tuesday, Jan. 28

First Look: Signage move; vaping products resolution; fourth quarter results; student-built home project

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Village of Pemberton (VOP) regular council meeting. The meeting kicks off at 9:00 a.m. at Council Chambers (7400 Prospect Street).…

Ebola-infected woman crosses America’s open border and dies in a U.S. hospital… “human weapons” infected with Ebola are being sent into the USA

naturalnews.com – (Natural News) There’s still no formidable wall protecting America’s southern border from continued invasion, which means that “migrants” and “refugees” – let’s call these people what they really are…

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Museum 2019: Year in review

This was a highly successful year for Whistler Museum and Archives Society. The museum continues, with the help of the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers, to preserve, protect, and interpret Whistler’s history. …

The Fit Generation offers inspirational look at aging

Whistler ski instructors star in documentary making its Whistler debut on Friday, Jan. 31

When Elton Hubner set out to make a documentary about seniors who were staying fit well into their golden years, he wasn’t looking for extraordinary subjects. “I wanted to showcase people who have problems like anyone else does and show how they decided to overcome that,” he says.…

Whistlerites discuss the climate fight at both the local and global level

Dozens come out for Vital Café talk

Living in a ski town that both relies on and greatly impacts its surrounding environment, most Whistlerites care deeply about the effects of climate change. And there’s no question that sentiment has only grown stronger as the crisis has worsened and the discussion around our changing climate has intensified in wider society.…