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Canadian billionaires: Here are the 41 richest people in Canada in 2019

CEOWORLD Magazine has identified the richest people in Canada for its annual Canada Rich List Index, and the list includes 41 billionaires. According to the financial publication’s annual listing, 2019 saw the total wealth of the top 10 richest Canadians hit a new record high of $96.4 billion.…

Squamish RCMP tell public to ‘leave area of the Stawamus Chief’ due to ‘police incident’

Public asked not to post photos where police officers can be located

Squamish police are warning the public to “leave the area of the Stawamus Chief” and avoid the area due to “a police incident,” RCMP wrote in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon. The tweet, published at 12:19 p.m., also warned the public to expect a “noted police presence” in the area, and requested that those nearby refrain from posting photos where RCMP members can be located.…

Thousands of CN Railway workers have gone on strike

About 3,200 Canadian National Railway conductors, trainpersons and yard workers are on strike after the union and company failed to reach a deal by the midnight deadline. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union representing the employees, gave the required 72-hour strike notice on the weekend.…

Trans Mountain received $320M in government subsidies in first half 2019: report

VANCOUVER — The Trans Mountain pipeline received $320 million in subsidies from the Canadian and Alberta governments in the first half of 2019, says a new report by an economic institute that analyzes environmental issues. The money included $135.8 million in direct subsidies and $183.8 million in indirect subsidies that were not clearly disclosed to taxpayers, says the report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.…

Province amends closure of popular backcountry destination

Available routes to Keith’s Hut all cross ‘complex avalanche terrain’

Experienced backcountry skiers will be delighted to hear that the province has decided to open a vast swath of a popular touring destination. But experts warn that that the remaining routes to the area’s only hut are sketchy and require skill, training and knowledge.…

Village of Pemberton council preview for Tuesday, Nov. 19

First look: Sea to School District 48 property rezoning; verbal update on crosswalk upgrades; opposition to Benchlands developmen

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect at the Tuesday, Nov. 19 Village of Pemberton (VOP) regular council meeting. The meeting kicks off at 9 a.m. at Council Chambers (7400 Prospect Street).…

The beginnings of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway

If you’ve ever been out hiking near the train tracks on the western side of Whistler, you know how difficult the terrain can be. The cliffs, creeks, and rivers running through the valley make for beautiful scenery and photographs, but they can make travel very difficult.…

Council preview for Tuesday, Nov. 19

First look: WB staff housing; parks and rec fee increases on the agenda

HERE’S A QUICK LOOK at what to expect at Tuesday’s council meeting, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. at the Maury Young Arts Centre. WB STAFF HOUSING…

Squamish Constellation Festival announces return to the field this July

Earlybird tickets on sale Nov. 21

The Squamish Constellation Festival has announced its return to Hendrickson Field, July 24 to 26. “Excitement has been building for the 2020 festival since before the first one even wrapped,” said co-founder and CEO Tamara Stanners in a festival news release sent out Monday.…

B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds

Birds ingest lead when scavenging carcasses, expert says

VANCOUVER—Hunting season in British Columbia is having unintended toxic consequences for birds of prey and two local raptor experts say it’s time to get the lead out of ammunition to stop them from being poisoned. The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, or OWL, in Delta, B.C., is currently treating two eagles for lead poisoning and it can see up to 20 raptors each year, said long-time raptor caretaker Rob Hope.…

Indoor skydiving centre set to open next year in Richmond

iFly is being build next to the Bridgeport Canada Line station

Richmondites who want to experience what skydiving feels like without actually jumping out of a plane will be able to do so next year at an indoor skydiving centre. iFly is currently being built at 9151 Van Horn Way, next to the Bridgeport Canada Line station, and is expected to open next summer.…

New report spells out impact of tourism on Pemberton and Area C

Tourism Pemberton-commissioned report estimates some 325,000 people visited area last year

It’s long been thought that tourism makes up a significant chunk of Pemberton and Area C’s economy, but until now, there hasn’t been a definitive study to back that notion up. That’s changed now thanks to a recently released study from Pacific Analytics Inc., which studied statistics from 2018.…

Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course

cpotcourse.com – 6:00 Breakfast, registration & Exhibits open 7:00 Introduction & housekeeping 8:15 Lateral Condyle fractures 8:45 Medial epicondyle fractures 9:15 Humerus and clavicle fractures 14:30 Refreshment Bre…

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Tourism Whistler is predicting a slight downturn in international visitors this winter

biv.com – Tourism Whistler (TW) is predicting a “slight decline” in room-night bookings to the resort this winter due in part to a softening global economy that is impacting a handful of key international mark…

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Women and Non-Binary Directors Helmed 40 Percent of Whistler Film Festival’s 2019 Lineup

womenandhollywood.com – Forty percent of the titles screening at this year’s Whistler Film Festival (WFF) are directed by women and nonbinary individuals. Slated to take place December 4-8 in Whistler, British Columbia, thi…

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