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Election day is Oct. 21, but increasing numbers prefer to vote early

A steady stream of Victorians took advantage of being able to cast their federal election advance ballots over the holiday Thanksgiving weekend, joining Canadians across the country. Elections Canada said about two million voters cast their ballots in the first two days of advance voting, a 25 per cent increase from the same period in the 2015 federal election.…

Squamish equestrian becomes reserve champion

Riverlands’ Isabella Fietz takes the podium at Pacific Regional Dressage Championships in Langley

A local Squamish athlete — and her four-legged companion — put on an award-winning performance in one of the biggest equestrian events of the year. Isabella Fietz is the Rising Star Equitation Reserve Champion for British Columbia, Bronze Division after her showing Oct. 4 at the Pacific Regional Dressage Championships 2019 in Langley.…

B.C. reaches deal with legal aid lawyers for stable system

Access to justice with decently paid lawyers assured: attorney general

B.C. Attorney General David Eby said Oct. 15 that Victoria has reached a framework agreement with the province’s legal aid lawyers to provide stable access to justice for those unable to afford lawyers. While no money was put on the table Tuesday, the government said the agreement means more lawyers will be available to take on legal aid work and increase access to justice for marginalized people.…

The Whistler Conference Centre is getting a $3.5 million renovation

The project is anticipated to be complete by mid-March, says Tourism Whistler

The Whistler Conference Center will undergo a $3.5 million renovation this winter, Tourism Whistler announced today. “Recognizing group and conference business is a critical priority for the resort, our Board of Directors has approved this significant renovation to the Whistler Conference Centre to elevate it to a four-star facility,” said Tourism Whistler president and CEO Barrett Fisher in a release.…

Most of B.C. could be in for a drier, warmer winter this year

Two sources offer differing views on B.C. winter forecast

What does winter have in store for British Columbia this year?…

Action, not apathy is needed

LETTER: For the week of Oct. 10

I feel I must respond to the Oct. 3 Maxed Out article in Pique, “Whistler, enemy No. 1?” and hope his real purpose was to make us think about supporting climate action. Whistler is not the enemy.…

Researchers report back on multi-year Zero Ceiling study

Royal roads university study identified successes and challenges facing Whistler non-profit

on just her second week on the job at Zero Ceiling, co-executive director Chris Wrightson heard a knock on her door. It was a young man she had never met before.…

Here is what to do if you run into a cougar, black bear, or grizzly bear in B.C.

While there are a number of ways to avoid running into wild animals, staying out of the wilderness certainly isn’t the most ideal one. Where is the fun in that?…

Vancouver Island surfers riding Olympic-sized waves

Canada’s top surfers, including the Tofino pair of veteran Peter Devries and teen sensation Mathea Olin, continued pointing their boards in the direction of Tokyo 2020. Canada had a successful showing in the ISA World Surfing Games in Miyazaki, Japan.…

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh trying to capitalize on newfound momentum

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is campaigning in Vancouver today, trying to capitalize on the upswing his party has seen in the polls. Singh has spent the last two days campaigning in British Columbia to shore up votes in ridings that polls suggest are tight three- and four-way races in the lower mainland of his home province.…

New First Nations partnership wants in on LNG

Four First Nations sign an MOU on LNG, framing it as a climate change initiative

Four First Nations in northwest B.C. are planning to get in on the liquefied natural gas industry, and they are framing their effort as a climate change initiative. The Nisga’a, Haisla and two Coast Tsimshian bands — the Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla — have partnered in an initiative called the Northwest First Nations Collaborative Climate Change Initiative (FNCCI).…

Today is the last day for advance polling in Whistler

Election day a week away

Whistler voters have until 9 p.m. today to cast an advance ballot ahead of the Oct. 21 federal election. Check your voter information card or head to elections.ca to find your polling station.…

It all begins with breakfast

Go for a smaller meal-print with food concepts from the past

Yes, folks, the climate protests march on, and now the interesting part begins. Taking part in any protest or rally is not action—it’s a call to action.…

Arts Whistler Member Group Grants Applications – Arts Whistler

artswhistler.com – Funding is available to groups or organizations who are members of Arts Whistler with arts and culture projects comparable to the goals and mandate of Arts Whistler. Priority will be given to establi…

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Patient Care Technician Preceptor – PCT in Whistler, AL

careerarc.com – Job ID 19000I4U Available Openings 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervisi…

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