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NDP names candidate for federal election

Lawyer Judith Wilson acclaimed in Sea to Sky

The NDP has named its candidate ahead of the Oct. 21 federal election: lawyer Judith Wilson. According to a press release, Wilson is a longtime New Democrat and a current resident of the Langdale area who practices family law.…

The 80-20 rule, camping edition

As it does for so many other things in life, I suspect you can apply the 80-20 rule to explain the garbage I keep finding where people have camped before me. While I try to limit the times I camp where others have, on a road trip it is inevitable. But I digress.…

Promises, promises: What the parties are pledging on the campaign trail Canadian press

Catch up with what’s been announced so far

Federal parties have spent weeks laying the foundations for their campaign and the promises they intend to make to address a suite of issues they believe are at the tops of voters’ minds. You’ve likely already heard references to what is to come: The cost of living is too high, so we’ll make it easier for you to manage your household budget; climate change needs to be addressed, and we’ll make sure that happens.…

Telluride to consider 2.5 per cent tax on short-term rentals

MOUNTAIN NEWS: For the week of Sept. 12

TELLURIDE, Colo. – Telluride voters in November will decide whether to institute a 2.5 per cent special tax on short-term rentals. This is in addition to normal lodging taxes.…

Stop BC Hydro impacts on steelhead and salmon

LETTER: For the week of Sept. 12

It’s time for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Province of B.C. to stop allowing BC Hydro to kill steelhead and salmon. DFO is letting the fox guard the hen house and instead of upholding the job of the regulator of Fisheries Act Authorizations, they let BC Hydro get away with killing large numbers of salmon and steelhead. …

Welcoming fall in Whistler

It may technically still be (and at times even feel) like summer, but for many people the beginning of September signals the beginning of fall. While many people will spend this weekend celebrating a certain beverage at the Whistler Village Beer Festival, in the 1980s, this weekend would have featured a celebration of the upcoming season with the Whistler Fall Festival.…

New report highlights need for affordable senior housing in Pemberton

Draft action plan to address affordable housing expected in October

A new report looking into the housing needs of Village of Pemberton (VOP) seniors calls for additional seniors housing, including independent, semi-independent, assisted living and long-term care options. “It basically puts numbers to the needs we knew we had,” said Mayor Mike Richman, following the Sept. 10 VOP regular council meeting.…

Fewer trees, higher costs blamed for devastating downturn in B.C. forestry

VANCOUVER — High log prices and dwindling timber supply are driving the crisis in British Columbia’s forestry industry that has devastated communities and kneecapped the provincial economy, observers say. Companies have announced shutdowns or curtailments in more than two dozen mills in the province, putting hundreds out of work and slashing economic growth predictions.…

Family and friends to honour B.C. man who died climbing Stawamus Chief

On Sept. 21, friends and family will gather at Pavilion Park in Squamish to honour Ken Anderson. At 33 years old, Anderson died on Aug. 4 after falling while climbing the Stawamus Chief.…

The Weather Network releases long-term fall 2019 forecast for B.C.

Not ready for summer to be over just yet? According to The Weather Network, summer may have ended early this year across parts of Canada.…

What happened to the brutal 2019 wildfire summer we expected?

Despite a very active lightning season, we dodged a wildfire bullet thanks to the rain, say meteorologist and BC Wildfire Service

The summer of 2019 defied predictions. The brutal wildfire season of smoky skies and campfire bans that characterized the summers of 2017 and 2018, and that the Sea to Sky corridor braced for, never materialized.…

RMOW looking to finalize Whistler’s parks plan with new survey

‘Outside Voice’ survey is second round of public engagement on local parks

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is asking the public to use their “Outside Voice” in a new survey that marks the second round of engagement on the future of Whistler’s parks. The municipality is asking for the community’s say once again as part of its plan to develop Whistler’s Parks Master Plan.…

Pharma giant to contribute entire company’s value to opioid crisis

B.C. attorney general says settlement funds should also come to Canada

Any bankruptcy settlement by synthetic opioid-making pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma should include funds for Canada, not just the United States, B.C.’s attorney general said Sept.16. Purdue, which made billions selling Oxycontin and other drugs, filed for protection Sunday.…

The North Shore’s pioneer skiers are hosting a final reunion

Tales of lore to be shared Wednesday, Sept. 18

“From wherever you live in Vancouver you’re bound to see this weird set of humps across the forest on the north side of your city,” mused Iola Knight, who as a young “Prairie chicken” moved to B.C. and effortlessly fell in love with its snow-capped mountains, dense forests and seemingly limitless opportunities for outdoor recreation. “I developed a very strong interest in mountains-in climbing, mountaineering, trekking, skiing,” Knight said from her home in Brunswick Beach near Lions Bay.…

Council preview for Tuesday, Sept. 17

First look: Private-developer employee-housing projects 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. PRIVATE DEVELOPER EMPLOYEE HOUSING…