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One third of police complaints not handled on time

Civilian complaint process would relieve police burdens

One third of complaints to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner (OPCC) are not completed within legislated timelines, a legislative review committee has found. The committee suggested, in its report released Nov. 25, that police training be bolstered with cultural competency training and that processes have supports to ensure complaints are dealt with in a “respectful and safe environment.”…

One month in, Weiler still finding his footing

One-on-one with Whistler’s new rookie MP

ONE MONTH AFTER Canada’s 43rd election campaign, Patrick Weiler—the 33-year-old rookie Liberal MP now representing the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding—is still finding his footing. Though he equated the torrent of information he’s consumed in the last month to being “kind of like drinking from a firehose,” much of the orientation and admin work is now in the rearview mirror.…

Whistler’s parks and rec fees set to go up

Council gives first readings to fees and charges amendment bylaw

Parks and rec fees are set to go up in Whistler. On Nov. 19, council gave first three readings to an amendment bylaw that includes fee schedules for Meadow Park Sports Centre (MPSC) admission and pass rates, Lost Lake Nordic Trails day ticket and pass rates, indoor facility rental rates and outdoor facility rates over a four-year period.…

Here is how TransLink says you can prepare for the ‘complete transit shutdown’

Starting on Wednesday, Nov. 27, residents of the Lower Mainland will have to will have to make alternative arrangements if they usually ride the bus to work. Unifor, the union representing bus operators and transit maintenance workers, announced last week that it will move forward with a “complete transit shutdown” commencing Wednesday.…

Survey gauges evolving Canadian views about treatment of animals

The perceptions of Canadians on animal welfare issues have gone through noticeable changes over the past two decades. In Vancouver, we experienced months – if not years – of discussions related to keeping cetaceans in captivity.…

Canadian universities failing to protect athletes from abusive coaches, students say

VANCOUVER — Meredith Goldhawk has loved hockey since she was four. But she says since a coach at the University of Windsor harassed and bullied her, she can’t even bring herself to play a pickup game with friends.…

Whistler Mountain Ski Club eager for 2019-20

Sports briefs: National Training Centre lands naming sponsor; Whistler Secondary rugby team wraps season

The mountains aren’t officially open for another couple of weeks, but the Whistler Mountain Ski Club (WMSC) is gearing up for the 2019-20 campaign. WMSC executive director Mark Tilston said the club recently enjoyed its kickoff weekend full of off-snow preparations to get skiers ready for the season.…

Lillooet Station Bridge to be replaced

$11.9-million project slated for completion in fall 2020

Work is underway to replace the Lillooet Station Bridge with a two-lane permanent structure. The $11.9-million bridge replacement project is expected to be complete in fall 2020.…

Whistler Mountain’s early operations

As we approach another opening day for Whistler Blackcomb, we’ve been looking back at the early days of operations on Whistler Mountain. Much of the information we have on these early years comes from oral history interviews, some lift company records, and Garibaldi’s Whistler News (GWN).…

Food & Beverage Server – Mallard Lounge in Whistler, BC

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‎Dog Whistler – The Original

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Liberta Japan Even if there is a hole, it closes! ? Water repellent & windproof & breathable! Windbreaker “Whistler” will be available for pre-order on November 25 at Crowdfunding Makuake! – Japan NEWS

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A hike to Portofino

Morning bread and wine are the preferred refreshment on this Italian Riviera excursion

It’s the breakfast of champions on the Italian Riviera. A chunk of focaccia bread washed down with a glass of white wine launches the day with flair for dock workers and tradesmen, as well as slightly hungover tourists.…

Smoothie operator: Hundo-P is a hidden gem in the heart of Village Square

Smoothie bar expands to seven days a week next month

Mike Whalen has got smoothies on the brain. “Basically everywhere I was travelling for the past three or four years, I was drinking smoothies,” he said.…

Mountain News: Court bans four off-leash dogs from K-Country

CANMORE, Alta.,—The courts are taking incidents involving people caught repeatedly with off-leash dogs seriously, banning pets from Alberta’s provincial parks in two recent cases, reported Cathy Ellis with the Rocky Mountain Outlook. Alberta Parks officials say that in Canmore provincial court earlier this month, a third-time offender with three dogs off-leash chasing marmots was fined $750 and had her dogs banned from Kananaskis Country for 12 months.…