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Squamish school project receives grant from Whistler Blackcomb Foundation

Don Ross Middle School receives $40,000 for playground

Squamish’s middle school was the biggest winner in a Whistler Blackcomb Foundation grant giveaway. The foundation has recently awarded over $250,000 in charitable grants to Sea to Sky non-profit organizations.…

WFF: Best Week for Movie Geeks

It was well over 20 years ago when a brash, young filmmaker named Quentin Tarantino complained that he couldn’t understand why the American public would happily watch a 3.5-hour football game but scoff at a three-hour movie. Well times have changed (partially in thanks to Tarantino’s skill at forcing extended narratives on us—Kill Bill was 4:20 told in two parts, Django Unchained, 2:40, The Hateful Eight, 3:07) but the major paradigm shift was streaming—quality, episodic stories to binge on is a new drug that will lure viewers to their massive televisions for hours (days) at a time.…

Hungry bear raids B.C. family’s freezer, takes all the Christmas cakes

Blame it on Mary Beary. It seems Campbell River has its own answer to the celebrity British baker of similar name, an expert who knows exactly what she likes.…

Doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries remain closed

Thirty days after notice of seizure, an update from 99 North and Grass Roots Medicinal

Thirty days after the Community Safety Unit closed the doors of two Squamish cannabis dispensaries, the businesses remain shut. Bryan Raiser, the owner of 99 North, said he is unable to give much of an update, but confirmed his business is still closed as of Dec. 6.…

Walking: One Step At A Time offers a deeper look at a simple act

Pique offers a selection of book reviews for the readers on your list this holiday season

As the first person to complete the so-called “Triple Pole Challenge” (North Pole, South Pole, Everest summit) by foot, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge is exceptionally well-suited to write about outdoor experiences. However, his book Walking: One Step At A Time strays from convention in the trope of adventure writing.…

New rugby league team coming to Whistler

Whistler Wolves set to debut in 2020

Whistler will be getting a brand-new rugby team in the summer of 2020, with some strong leadership off the bat to boot. The Whistler Wolves will take the field next year with former Whistler resident Blake Stewart at the helm as president and coach.…

Holding a mirror to the real overabundant species

To bring imperilled wildlife back from the brink, governments must establish recovery targets. This might seem straightforward and science-based but it is often influenced by social and economic factors.…

Sea to Sky builders up for multiple awards

RDC Fine Homes leading pack with six nominations in 2020 Georgie Awards

with a world-renowned, high-end real estate market, Whistler is no stranger to beautiful and sustainably designed homes. And, as usual, Whistler builders are well represented as finalists in the 28th annual Georgie Awards, with three Sea-to-Sky builders receiving a total of eight nominations for the March 14 awards ceremony.…

B.C.’s online camping reservation system revamped

Campers hoping to stay at B.C. parks will find a revamped online reservation system with new features on the Discover Camping website. Campers who can’t get a reservation for a favourite site because someone beat them to it, for example, can choose to be notified if that campsite becomes available at a specific time.…

Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to ‘injury hazard’

They may look like a merry trio, but officials are warning that a three-pack of bendable snowmen could cause you harm. The festive trio are sold across Canada at Costco and they were manufactured in Hong Kong by Grand Crea Manufactory Ltd. They are made of a plush material, stand approximately 50 centimetres tall, and their bodies and arms are moveable.…

Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro

The utility is urging customers to save on their electricity bill this Christmas Day

BC Hydro is reminding British Columbians to conserve power over the holidays after a report commissioned by the utility found the arrival of guests for Christmas dinner results in a 15% increase in electricity usage. Cooking appears to be the number one culprit for the uptick in peoples’ hydro bills.…

Whistler’s winter transit service starts on Saturday

Earlier start than usual thanks to a 500-service-hour expansion

Whistler’s winter transit service is set to start on Saturday, Dec. 7, a full eight days earlier than last year. The earlier start is thanks to a 500-service-hour expansion, which will also add eight additional trips for the route 10 Valley Express, which serves customers travelling between neighbourhoods north and south of Whistler Village.…

B.C. economy sheds 18,200 jobs in November

Unemployment in B.C. ticked up to five per cent but remains lowest across Canada

What happened: The Canadian economy lost 71,200 jobs in November. The decline was led by losses in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.…

State of the ART returns—to Creekside

Also in arts news: Treeline Aerial hosts two Christmas shows

State of the ART is returning with a new date and venue. The popular art show historically ran as part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival until Watermark Communications Inc. stepped down from organizing the annual event.…

Calgary luger wins Youth ‘A’ World Cup contest

Sports briefs: Freeriders qualify for World Juniors

Calgary’s Kailey Allan made an entrance on the FIL Youth ‘A’ World Cup season on Dec. 1.The 16-year-old came away with a win in the season-opening race at Igls, Austria, besting a pair of Germans, Jessica Degenhardt and Merle Frabel, to earn the victory. “It is awesome to win my first Youth A World Cup race,” Allan said in a release.…