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‘Aggressive’ owl reportedly attacks runner on Whistler trail

COS says runner suffered minor injuries on Don’t Look Back trail

A local runner may have taken the advice of the “Don’t Look Back” trail near Function Junction a little too literally on Monday, Oct. 7, when they were reportedly attacked by an owl. The Conservation Officer Service (COS) received a report of an aggressive barred owl along the mountain biking trail on the west side of Sproatt Mountain.…

Andrew Weaver stepping down as leader of B.C. Green Party, won’t run for re-election

Andrew Weaver is stepping down as leader of the Green Party and will not run for re-election in 2021. “It is after a great deal of thought and reflection that I am announcing today that I will not be seeking another term as MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head,” Weaver said Monday.…

Riding back in time

As we rode away from the trailhead, the guide turned back to throw a cheerful bit of advice over her shoulder. “You might as well turn your phones to airplane mode now.…

Village of Pemberton Council preview for Tuesday, Oct. 8

First look: Council considers fuel-thinning project funding application; bylaw-enforcement amendment; zoning amendment for School District 48

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect at the Tuesday, Oct. 8 Village of Pemberton (VOP) regular council meeting. The meeting kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers (7400 Prospect Street).…

Syphilis infection in B.C. at highest rate in 30 years

Prevalence in women of particular concern

The rate of syphilis infection in British Columbia is the highest it’s been in 30 years and the provincial health officer is asking the public to get proactive about testing and treatment. Figures from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control show there were 919 new cases of syphilis reported in 2018, a 33 per cent jump from the year before and many of those infections occurred in gay and bisexual men.…

OPINION: We need to use ‘lateral thinking’ to solve housing problems

Evening with author Malcolm Gladwell inspires thoughts on Vancouver’s affordability crisis

Last week, I attended the Vancouver Writers Fest evening featuring Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Lisa Christiansen. I have been a big fan of Gladwell’s writing ever since his book The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” was published in 2000.…

Sea to Sky candidates spar on environment in West Van debate

Topics that ranged from what to do about climate change to the Trans Mountain pipeline

Three candidates representing widely differing views across the political spectrum squared off in an environmental debate in West Vancouver Thursday night, covering topics that ranged from what to do about climate change to the Trans Mountain pipeline. Three candidates took part in the event held at West Vancouver United Church and organized by the non-partisan group GreenPAC, which hosted 100 environmental debates on the same day across the country.…

BC Green leader Andrew Weaver steps aside

Weaver asks party to begin process to elect new leader

VICTORIA—B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver, who led the party to a historic election breakthrough two years ago, will not seek re-election in the next provincial election. Weaver reduced his work schedule as he recovered from labyrinthitis after he suddenly had symptoms typical of the condition last month, but in announcing his decision to not run again in 2021 he cited his aversion to becoming a career politician for stepping down.…

Whistler runner completes Berlin Marathon

Burch excels in second-ever marathon

In just her second-ever marathon, Whistler’s Lindsay Burch went up against international competition and placed 27th in her age group during the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sept. 29. Burch’s first full marathon came in New York two years ago.…

Council preview for Tuesday, Oct. 8

First look: Removal of TUPs for home-based studios; Alta Lake Road sewer; Q2 financials on the agenda

HERE’S A QUICK LOOK at what to expect at Tuesday’s council meeting, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the Maury Young Arts Centre. HOME-BASED STUDIOS…

Lil’wat Nation looks to take its farming to the next level

First Nation is keen to expand farming on its extensive lands

Lil’wat Nation is looking to step up its game when it comes to agricultural production, kick-starting an ambitious plan that will see it grow more of its own food and potentially even sell it to market. “From what I’ve learned from working in this community for the past three-and-a-half years, we are reawakening a lot of strong values,” said Lil’wat Nation chief administrative officer Ernest Armann.…

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Whistler BC Top Things To Do Any Time of the Year

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