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Election 43 in full swing

NDP name lawyer Judith Wilson as candidate

If you were happily oblivious to Canada’s federal election campaign to this point, the appearance of election signs along Highway 99 near Whistler Village must have removed any doubt: Election 43 is in full swing. The first signs to appear near Whistler belonged to Liberal candidate Patrick Weiler, who officially launched his campaign in West Vancouver on Sept. 6 with outgoing MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones.…

Council tackles housing projects from private developers

Three projects presented to council on Sept. 17, with varying outcomes

A four-hour council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17 was punctuated by three employee-housing projects from private developers: one authorized for further review, one given first and second readings and a third voted down by council in a split decision.…

Animal Responsibility Bylaw adopted

Bylaw adopted by Whistler council at Sept. 17 meeting

Whistler’s new Animal Responsibility Bylaw was officially adopted by council on Sept. 17, though questions from the community led to some clarifications before the vote. The bylaw was first tabled at the Sept. 3 meeting, and includes a host of new fines, including for chasing, threatening or biting ($250); leaving a dog in a hot car ($200) or tied unattended on public property ($100); failure to control a dog in an off-leash area ($75); failure to provide food and water, vet care, or protection from the heat or cold ($150); causing or permitting animal suffering ($250); and causing or permitting animal fighting ($400).…

B.C. Ferries unveils Horseshoe Bay plans

Due to a possible overload, drivers are asked to pull up as close as possible to get a look at possible changes at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. BC Ferries is considering a revamp of the terminal building as well as extensive blasting up the hillside to facilitate a second exit road at Horseshoe Bay.…

BC-wide campaign aims to get young voters to the polls

The BC Federation of Students’ “Our Time is Now” initiative aims to mobilize students and young people across the province to vote – potentially for the first time – on Oct. 21 “This election is going to be extremely close, and every vote will make a difference,” said Tanysha Klassen, Chairperson of the BC Federation of Students.…

Here’s a photo of Justin Trudeau in brownface he was hoping you wouldn’t see

In case you weren’t yet paying attention to the upcoming federal election taking place on October 21st, Time Magazine just dropped an absolute bomb that has somehow flown under the radar until today. It’s a photograph of prime minster Justin Trudeau wearing what Time calls “brownface”.…

Whistler’s Vallea Lumina is sticking around for the winter

Winter experience begins on Nov. 28

After two summers spent bringing visitors on a magical multimedia journey through Cougar Mountain’s forest, Vallea Lumina is expanding its offerings to the winter for the first time. The new winter experience, set to debut Nov. 28, will see the popular show’s lights, soundscapes and scenography—created by Montreal-based entertainment studio Moment Factory and powered by local activity provider The Adventure Group—adapted into a “winter wonderland,” Vallea Lumina announced on Wednesday, Sept. 18.…

Whistler racer just off podium at Big Bear

Sports briefs: Whistler Golf Club wins two PGA of BC Awards; Women’s Squash week event coming

Whistler’s Claire Buchar was narrowly off the podium at the Intense U.S. Open Downhill at California’s Big Bear Mountain Resort on Sept. 15. Taking fourth, Buchar finished roughly 2.8 seconds back of third-place finisher Camila Nogueira of Aspen, Colo. but was 12.5 seconds behind winner Jill Kintner of Bellingham, Wash. Coldstream, B.C.’s Vaea Verbeeck ended up in second.…

New Technical Safety BC report says Sea to Sky Gondola cable fell due to tension after cut

Report released Sept. 18 after Aug. 10 Squamish gondola collapse confirms cut was deliberate act

A new report released by Technical Safety BC determined the Sea to Sky Gondola was deliberately cut, and not due to defects or the design of the gondola.…

Brandywine Boogie returning for fifth year

Registration for trail run fundraiser closes Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10 p.m.

Get ready to get your boogie on this Saturday. No, we’re not talking about a Saturday night boogie down the Village Stroll-the Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium is bringing back its annual Brandywine Boogie trail run fundraiser for the fifth year.…

UPDATED: B.C. court sends Trans Mountain pipeline back for environmental approval

B.C. can’t stop pipeline expansion: minister of environment

B.C.’s environmental approval of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline must return to the provincial government for reconsideration as a result of changes in conditions that led to the approval certificate being granted, B.C.’s court of appeal ruled Sept. 17. And, said B.C Environment Minister George Heyman, Victoria will not use the two rulings to halt the pipeline despite campaign promises to “use every tool in our toolbox to stop the project from going ahead.”…

B.C. ending ‘racist and discriminatory’ birth alert system

B.C. will cease so-called birth alerts that have led to the seizures of infants as young as 90 minutes old from parents deemed to be a danger to their children, the minister of children and family development said Sept. 16. Katrine Conroy said the alerts have been primarily issued for marginalized women and, disproportionately, Indigenous women.…

B.C. government bans promoting cannabis in licensed establishments

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch issued the directive late on September 16

The B.C. government has banned advertising and anything else that could be construed as promoting cannabis in licensed establishments. That includes restaurants as well as bars, and it is in effect for events that have special permits.…

Whistler Blackcomb sees first snowfall of the season

So long, summer: First autumn snowfall captured by 7th Heaven’s mountain cams

Ski season is fast approaching. That is, if the mountain cams atop Blackcomb’s 7th Heaven summit are to be believed.…

B.C. court sends Trans Mountain pipeline back for environmental approval

Conditions of federal approval mean need for provincial reconsideration: B.C. Court of Appeal

B.C.’s environmental approval of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline must return to the provincial government for reconsideration as a result of changes in conditions that led to licence granting in the way of federal approval, B.C.’s court of appeal ruled Sept. 17. Justice Mary Saunders, writing the unanimous decision, said, “I would not quash the certificate but would remit the matter to the ministers to permit them to reconsider the certificate’s conditions.”…